The Narval CC™ uses technology that has been developed and refined for a decade, with the help of multi-disciplinary medical teams. The unique innovation is the jaw relationship, which minimises the physiological joint-stress and limits the risk of dental side-effects. Instead of pushing the mandible forward, it is retained in a forward position. This mechanism design allows the use of semi-rigid plastic materials, which enable greater flexibility and comfort for the patient.
The unique CAD/CAM technology delivers a highly adjustable (15 mm) bi-bloc, custom-made design, which gives the patient more time to adapt to wearing the device in a passive non-protruded position. Once they have become used it, the device can be gradually adjusted to increase the effect. This technology is protected by international patents.
CADCAM
In March 2009 Laboratoires Narval introduced the first custom device, made by Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM). With an investment in R&D of over one million euros, the CAM, using selective laser sintering of a biocompatible polymer, guarantees consistent, industrial-strength manufacturing.
ResMed acquired Laboratoires Narval on the 1st October 2009, in order to offer a more complete portfolio of treatment for sleep disordered breathing.