Introduction Continuous or bi-level positive airway pressure (nCPAP/biPAP) Mandibular advancement devices (MADs) Surgical procedures Other procedures 3 8 5 6 7 The definition of mandibular advancement devices in the treatment of SRBD A system of laboratory fabricated custom-made adjustable splints manufactured for the individual patient and adjusted to fit the upper and lower jaws. These splints position the lower jaw, tongue, and additional structures more anteriorly, and increase the occlusal vertical dimension, resulting in an opening of the pharynx lumen, which reduces resistance in the airway and mechanically keeps the airway open during sleep. Guidelines and indication recommendations from professional sleep-medicine societies 1 2 4 9 Primary snoring Upper airway resistance syndrome 2 In cases of SRBD with an approximate AHI of over 25/h, MADs can be used as an alternative after a previous therapeutic trial with nCPAP. Regardless of SRBD severity in patients with CPAP failure and CPAP noncompliance. A special dental, oral, and functional diagnosis is necessary to check the dental requirements for long-term use before prescribing MADs. The procedure should take into account the various interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary treatment flows, particularly the preliminary medical diagnosis and the subsequent medical follow-ups. This service should be delivered by dentists who have specialized training in the field of sleep medicine. http://www.dgzs.de