• Studies have shown that approximately 40% of the population of industrialized countries snore and that this increases to 60% in men above the age of 60
• The silensor makes use of the fact that the pharyngeal space is enlarged when the lower jaw is displaced in an anterior direction
• It consists of two separate clear splints made in either hard or soft materials which fit over the upper and lower arches
• The splints are connected by two lateral rotating connectors which gently pull the lower jaw forward
• Any further opening of the mouth increases the anterior displacement of the lower jaw