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What does MAS stand for?

Mandibular Advancement Splint


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Samples in periodicals archive:
About the most common are the dental appliances that are prescribed by a dentist specializing in sleep apnea dentistry, called Mandibular Advancement Splints.
The mechanical devices include continuous Positive Airway Pressure, Variable Positive Airway Pressure, Automatic Positive Airway Pressure, and Mandibular advancement splint.
If the thought of going under the knife is utterly unappealing, you might want to consider seeing your dentist and getting fitted with a custom mandibular advancement splint that will push your jaw and tongue slightly forward.
The mandibular advancement splint (MAS), similar to a mouth guard used in sports, is a sleep apnea device that holds the lower jaw slightly down and forward to help prevent the tongue from blocking the airway.
Alternatively, I could have a mandibular advancement splint fitted - basically a dental plate worn at night to keep the airway clear.
The mandibular advancement splint, for example, can cost upwards of $3,000.
You''ll need to see your doctor or dentist, who can custom make a mandibular advancement splint for you to wear to bed at night.
Peter L'Estrange was in a room down the corridor turning out mandibular advancement splints, which sounded frightening but turned out not to be.

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