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The Panthera is my second apnea oral appliance. The first was a total waste of my time and money to the tune of almost 1K. However I learned a few things. First do your research before parting with your money for such an important health care item and secondly do not make the mistake of thinking all health care professionals have your best interest in mind.

The first acrylic appliance lasted seven months before both plastic side connectors broke making the appliance useless. The replacement cost for two of these connectors was 155.00. The dentist sets the price and there are NO Canadian suppliers. You are at the mercy of the Dentist. I found all this out AFTER the connectors broke. This particular appliance has an average life span of two years so if the connectors last an average of six months the cost of maintaining the appliance add up to $1500. 00 or more depending on what your dentist charges, not to mention the down time while the appliance is broken. The plastic connectors on this model are EXTREMELY time consuming and challenging to change. Each time took me hours. I swore after the first time I would NOT be buying another appliance like this once it was broken or worn out. There is no warranty. It arrived with one set of generic plastic connectors, that by the way are very easy to bend out of shape and WILL when you are trying to change them.

I just recently received the Panthera oral device and all I can say is this has been a completely different experience. It's worth the time to google and find a dentist who works with the Panthera company.

The moulding process was more involved than with the first appliance. Also measurements were taken so that the side connectors would be customized to my lower jaws range of forward motion. Also there is no way these connectors are going to break and the system for changing them out is well thought out and easy.

The Panthera is made from nylon and very strong. Also the fit is tight and allows no jaw movement once in. The first one I purchased had a LOT of play in it. I knew as soon as I tried the Panthera on for the first time that is was by far the ROLLS ROYCE of apnea oral appliances.

It comes with a tray of side connectors that again are customized to your jaws range of movement, a cleaning container, user manual, 3 year warranty, a storage container, cleaning brush.

The Panthera oral appliance has an average life span of five years.

So you can spend $1500. 00 or more over a span of two years for an inferior acrylic and plastic apnea appliance or drop $2200. 00 and get the best there is knowing you have a three year warranty and a life span of five years. I think the math speak for itself but regardless the Panthera is the way to go in my opinion.