Narval CC ResMed mandibular advancement brace test and review

The ResMed Narval CC mandibular advancement orthosis is a device, positioned in the mouth like a denture. This follows the shapes of the lower and upper teeth, thanks to 2 gutters. It is equipped with a device of connecting rods which make it possible to spread more or less the 2 gutters.

It is prescribed and supplied by an ENT doctor.

Why an oral orthosis?

It allows the mandible to be moved forward and thus frees the airways at the level of the mouth. Relaxation of muscle tissue in the pharynx causes snoring and eventually sleep apnea.

What indications for a ResMed Narval CC brace?

If you suffer from sleep disorders, you should consult an ENT sleep specialist . He will be able to do an analysis using a polygraph. This will detect your hourly rate of sleep apnea. If this is between 15 and 30 apneas per hour, the orthosis could be indicated. Beyond that, it will be an apnea treatment device (nasal masks, etc.).

However, if you snore and your apnea rate is correct, you can use the oral orthosis to reduce your snoring. Especially since your apneas can only decrease and therefore improve your deep sleep.

The process of obtaining

First of all, it will be necessary to obtain a prior agreement with social security. It is simply a paper with the prescription that your ENT will give you to send to your health insurance fund. It has 15 days to respond to you, after this time you can consider that your request for support has been accepted.

Then, you will have to ask your dentist for a certificate. This will indicate any contraindications to wearing a mandibular advancement orthosis. In particular, infectious focus, dental mobility, periodontal problems, ATM problems and he will also have to carry out the treatments if they are feasible before the impression is taken.

Then, the ENT doctor will take impressions of the lower and upper teeth. He will send it to the company RESMED for the realization of the Orthosis.

3 weeks later, you will test the orthosis in his office and adjust it with the rods delivered. Your doctor will tell you how to adjust them over time so that the snoring decreases.

Cost and reimbursement of the oral orthosis

The ResMed Narval CC orthosis costs €459 in 2021. To this must be added consultations and impression taking: approx. €350.

The coverage of social security (to be checked, as this may change at any time) is 60% with the possibility of a supplement from your mutual insurance company.

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