SomnoDent Avant (often referred to simply as the SomnoMed Avant) is a custom-made oral appliance designed to treat mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring by repositioning your jaw during sleep to keep your airway open. It’s part of the SomnoDent family of devices made by SomnoMed, a well-known manufacturer of dental sleep medicine devices.

What It Is

• It’s a mandibular advancement device (MAD) — a mouthpiece that you wear during sleep.
• The device holds your lower jaw slightly forward so your airway stays open and breathing is easier. Reducing snoring and helping to manage mild to moderate OSA.

Key Features

• Custom-fitted: Made to match the exact shape of your teeth and jaws using digital scans or impressions your dentist takes.
• Milled design: It’s one of SomnoMed’s first milled oral devices — meaning it’s precisely carved from high-quality acrylic for durability and strength.
• Comfort liner: A soft B-flex Comfort Liner cradles and supports the teeth, making it more comfortable and stable than many other oral appliances.
• Slim and lightweight: Designed to be thinner and feel less bulky in the mouth, which can improve comfort and compliance.
• Central straps or elastic bands: Some versions use a strap-based system that helps keep your mouth closed and maintain the proper jaw position throughout the night.

How It Helps

• Reduces snoring: By keeping the airway open, it minimizes the turbulent airflow that causes snoring.
• Improves sleep apnea symptoms: Effective for many individuals with mild to moderate OSA who cannot tolerate or prefer not to use CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure).
• Comfort and compliance: Many patients report improved comfort compared with bulky CPAP masks, which can lead to better consistent use.

In short, the SomnoDent Avant is a digitally designed, custom-made, comfortable oral appliance often used as a CPAP alternative.