{"id":3828,"date":"2026-11-09T10:36:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T09:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-nguyen-van-duong.fr\/conseils\/mandibular-advancement-appliance\/"},"modified":"2026-11-09T10:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T09:53:20","slug":"mandibular-advancement-appliance","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/cabinet-dentaire-nguyen-van-duong.fr\/en\/conseils\/mandibular-advancement-appliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandibular Advancement Appliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The mandibular advancement device, or MAD, is one of the treatments for obstructive sleep apnea. Worn at night, it holds the lower jaw forward to allow air to pass through. It is prescribed by a sleep medicine specialist and custom-made in a laboratory. At the practice, Dr. Victor Zilioli, a dental surgeon, oversees the fitting and follow-up care.<\/p>\n\n

How does the appliance work?<\/h2>\n\n
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The orthotic device consists of two thin aligners, one for the upper teeth and one for the lower teeth. They are custom-made based on impressions of your teeth and connected to each other by connecting rods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you sleep, the connecting rods hold the lower jaw forward. This position helps open the airways and may help reduce apnea and snoring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The orthosis is worn every night, throughout the entire sleep period.<\/p>\n\n

In what situations is it recommended?<\/h2>\n\n

The device is only recommended after a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea, made by a doctor based on a sleep study. The doctor prescribes it based on the severity of the apnea and your overall health:<\/p>\n\n