Sleep Apnea Dentistry in Albania – MAD Oral Appliances at Elonix Clinic

Dental Solutions for Sleep Apnea and Snoring

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects up to 25% of middle-aged adults and is strongly associated with daytime fatigue, hypertension and cardiovascular risk. Elonix Clinic's sleep dentistry program offers an evidence-based alternative to CPAP for patients with mild-to-moderate OSA and chronic snoring: the custom-made mandibular advancement device (MAD).

Ideal Candidates for Oral Appliance Therapy

• Adults with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (AHI 5-30)
• Chronic snorers whose partners cannot sleep
• Patients who cannot tolerate CPAP masks
• Frequent business travellers needing a portable solution
• Patients awaiting ENT surgery who need interim relief

Diagnosis and Appliance Fabrication

Diagnosis begins with a home sleep test (WatchPAT or similar) to record oxygen desaturation and the apnea-hypopnea index. If OSA is confirmed, we take digital impressions of both arches and record a protrusive bite at 70% of maximum jaw advancement. Our lab mills a titration-adjustable MAD in 7 working days. Final fitting, titration instructions and a second home sleep test verify effectiveness within one month.

Fees and Device Options

Long-Term Management

A correctly fitted MAD reduces snoring in over 90% of patients and eliminates mild OSA in around 70%. Elonix Clinic provides annual review visits (also via remote video consultation), side-effect monitoring for TMJ discomfort and a 3-year device warranty. Patients on CPAP can use a MAD as a secondary device for travel or short-term tolerance issues.

Frequently Asked Questions