Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Mouthguards
Dr Andrew Gikas
Mandibular Advancement Splints -
Oral appliances for the treatment of:
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Snoring
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Teeth grinding
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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
The Melbourne Dental Clinic
Comprehensive and general dentistry
Mandibular advancement splints
Oral Appliance Services
Mandibular Advancement Splints are dental devices that are worn at night while you sleep. They hold the lower jaw in a forward position to help maintain an open airway. They come in many shapes, sizes and indeed materials. The type that suits anyone can vary. We offer a full range of oral appliances including temporary, custom fitted and even appliances used for research or teaching purposes.
*A referral is needed from your medical physician to be eligible for oral appliance therapy.
Custom made appliances
The best designs and clinical standards in fit, comfort and overall usage outcomes.
Temporary or trial devices
May be suitable for short term use in some people.
Public pricing and research opportunities
Special public pricing for the Alfred, The Royal Melbourne and the Austin Hospitals may be available.
*Please ask your referrer
Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM)
Dr Andrew Gikas is a registered dentist and an expert with extensive experience and a long term special interest in oral appliance therapy for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.
As well as private dental practice in Melbourne, Andrew is engaged in public DSM practice at the Alfred Hospital. As well as engaged in teaching, research and private practice at The University of Melbourne Teaching Health Clinics (MDC) where he is the Clinic Director and dental practitioner.
Melbourne Dental Clinic
Alfred Hospital, Dental Unit
Prahran, South Yarra
Phillip Block, Level 2, 55 Commercial Rd. Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Please email enquiries only to dental@alfred.org.au .There is in no phone message service available.
Oakleigh Dentist
1550 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh VIC 3166, Australia