Posted in Dental News. Tags: complete dentures, dentures, endosseous implants, mandibular protrusion, PennWell Dental Group, snore reduction, snore reduction appliance.

Ordinarily, an oral snore-reduction appliance will typically only stay in place if the user has at least six to 10 natural teeth — which can pose a problem for complete denture wearers or other individuals who have lost their teeth. However, a recent report entitled “A Removable Snore Reduction Appliance for Mandibular Edentulous Patient” describes how a device may be attached with the assistance of two implants which were already in place.

When secured in a protrusive, but comfortable manner, a greater airway space was created and the user (and her husband) reported more restful sleep.

Read more about the device at PennWell Dental Group.