An intraoral mandibular advancement device to treat sleep disorders in a
user having an obstructed airway includes a maxillary appliance with a
main body for removable attachment to the maxillary teeth; a protrusive
element distending from the central portion of the main body; and
retention means extending from the main body for retention of the device
on the maxillary teeth during sleep. A mandibular appliance removably
attaches to the mandibular anterior teeth and includes a lingual spacer
that extends posteriorly from the mandibular anterior teeth. The anterior
aspect of the protrusive element of the maxillary appliance contacts the
posterior edge of the lingual space and thereby causes mandibular
advancement.