Jaw Dropping

Hello All,

I was just wondering if anyone hadsthe follow issue I have.

I've been using the Mirage Quattro Full Face mask for over a year now.
I'm purely a nose-breather, and I do not breath through my mouth under any circumstances. Not even when I'm congested, and if I am I simply add more pressure.

Point is, I'm using the fullface mask, and I'm waking up with my jaw dropped! I believe this is getting in the way of therapy. I started using a chin strap and noticed my numbers were cut in half!

Now I want to go back to using a nasal mask and a chin strap. Because I feel like no matter how hard I try, I can't get a good seal with the Fullface mask.
Yes I can get NO LEAKS on the FullFace mask, But that doesn't mean the cushion is properly inflating... there are a pair of flapss under the silicone part that touches the face to help the mask balloon properly. If I switch over to the Eson nasal mask, I won't have to worry about the mask not filling up properly because I won't have to accomadate any flaps like with the FullFace mask...

I'm hoping this puts my troubles to rest! I just want to finally benefit from CPAP on most days!

Any suggestions or experiences with Jaw Dropping with Fullface masks and remedies and or mask suggestions?

Buddhist Sage wrote:Hello All,

I was just wondering if anyone hadsthe follow issue I have.

I've been using the Mirage Quattro Full Face mask for over a year now.
I'm purely a nose-breather, and I do not breath through my mouth under any circumstances. Not even when I'm congested, and if I am I simply add more pressure.

Point is, I'm using the fullface mask, and I'm waking up with my jaw dropped! I believe this is getting in the way of therapy. I started using a chin strap and noticed my numbers were cut in half!

Now I want to go back to using a nasal mask and a chin strap. Because I feel like no matter how hard I try, I can't get a good seal with the Fullface mask.
Yes I can get NO LEAKS on the FullFace mask, But that doesn't mean the cushion is properly inflating... there are a pair of flapss under the silicone part that touches the face to help the mask balloon properly. If I switch over to the Eson nasal mask, I won't have to worry about the mask not filling up properly because I won't have to accomadate any flaps like with the FullFace mask...

I'm hoping this puts my troubles to rest! I just want to finally benefit from CPAP on most days!

Any suggestions or experiences with Jaw Dropping with Fullface masks and remedies and or mask suggestions?

The Quattro series are actually very well designed to deal well with 'jaw drop' leaks -- far better than some other FF masks. The key is good fitting and setting of the straps, and also regular replacement of the cushions. That may help you a lot. Check their online videos for guidance.

Otherwise, the best FF mask I have used for jaw drop is the Hans Rudolph V2. It has a chin cup to keep the mouth closed. It fits tight, but is an excellent mask once fitted properly, and is extremely durable. It is all silicone and has a very long effective life span. I strongly recommend a try.

Another model, the PR FullLife has a chin strap that also helps the mask deal with jaw drop. Not as great as the others but if it works for you it's worth a try.

I would try these things before resorting to separate straps, etc.

Good luck!