BlueSom pro-standard oral appliance BluePro®

Patients in Europe can immediately receive an affordable, pro-quality oral appliance (OA) to alleviate symptoms of problem snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). BluePro® from BlueSom can be fitted quickly by trained dentists without the high cost and delay associated with the current choice of lab-made appliances.

Snoring is a common symptom of OSA, an upper airway disorder which if left untreated can not only disrupt sleep for the sufferer and sleep partner but can also lead to serious medical problems such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease.

The first-line treatment for severe OSA is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) which is often limited by poor patient adherence. Good quality custom-made OAs fitted by dentists, designed to keep the airway open during sleep, can be an effective alternative treatment for non-compliant CPAP patients. OAs are also used as a first-line treatment for non-apnoeic snoring and mild to moderate OSA. Unfortunately they are unaffordable for many patients and typically involve a delay of several weeks between diagnosis and treatment.
“BluePro addresses some unmet patient needs” said Iain Spray, Area Manager for BlueSom in UK. “Some patients are left without an effective treatment if they can’t afford an expensive oral appliance, or if they have to wait for one to be made. They may resort to buying low-quality self-fit devices sold to patients on the internet. BluePro is a more affordable device that can be fitted by a dentist immediately.”

BluePro® was designed in France by experts in oral appliance technology. It can be fitted immediately by heating in boiling water and taking a direct impression of the teeth. The customised mouthpieces are joined by a patented mechanism allowing accurate adjustments to advance the lower jaw and keep the patient’s airway open comfortably during sleep. Studies have shown that BluePro® effectively reduces symptoms of OSA and has a predicted usable life of 1 year.