| | Mandibular Advancement Device Comparison Table |
 Feature |
Tomed SomnoGuard SP Soft
 |
Tomed SomnoGuard AP
 |
Tomed SomnoGuard & SomnoGuard DB
 |
| Fit |
Very secure tight fit on the teeth |
Very secure tight fit on the teeth |
Moderately secure suction fit on the teeth |
| Ease of fitting |
Very easy |
Very easy |
Quite easy |
| Fitting by dentist required? |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Moulding time before first use |
10 minutes |
10 minutes |
25 minutes |
| Maximum mouldings possible |
10 |
10 |
3 |
| Use without moulding |
NO |
NO |
NO |
| Can be moulded (remoulded) for extra comfort? |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Advancement adjustable? |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Method of advancement |
Plastic connectors |
Screw |
Remould |
| Degree of advancement |
0 - 10mm |
0 - 10mm with an accuracy of 0.5mm |
0 - 5mm |
| Lateral jaw movement possible? |
YES |
YES |
NO |
| Longevity (subject to normal use) |
12 - 18 months |
12 - 18 months |
Approx 1 year |
| Mouth breathing possible? |
YES |
YES |
A small amount |
| Clear nasal airways required? |
NO |
NO |
YES |
| Size (related to dental tray sizes) |
Fits small medium and large mouths but not extra small or extra large |
Fits small medium and large mouths but not extra small or extra large |
Fits small medium and large mouths but not extra small or extra large |
Class I Malocclusion. Suitable for crooked, crowded or turned teeth?
 |
Possibly. Ask your dentist |
Possibly. Ask your dentist |
NO |
Class II Malocclusion. Suitable for overjet, retrognathia?
 |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Class II Malocclusion. Suitable for overbite, deep bite?
 |
YES |
YES |
SomnoGuard - NO
SomnoGuard DB - YES because it has a thick molar area to allow for long front teeth |
Class III Malocclusion. Suitable for underbite (lower teeth stick out past the upper teeth)
 |
YES |
YES |
Possibly. Ask your dentist |
| Suitable with some missing teeth? |
YES |
YES |
Possibly. Ask your dentist |
| Suitable with dentures worn at night? |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Fitting video on www.britishsnoring.co.uk |
NOT YET |
YES |
NO |
| Recommended by UK ENT consultants |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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