Intra-Oral Detector and System for Modification of Undesired Behaviors and Methods Thereof

摘要

Methods, devices and systems are disclosed for use in detecting a number of substances that may be present, whether constantly or intermittently, in the oral cavity and indicative of specific undesirable and/or unhealthy behaviors. Disclosed devices including detectors that indicate the presence of targeted substances qualitatively or quantitatively, may be secured temporarily, semi-permanently or permanently in the oral cavity employing known dental materials and techniques. The disclosed methods and devices enable constant passive monitoring and therefore may aid in the cessation via a number of positive and negative feedback mechanisms, as well as providing additional diagnostic information to healthcare providers.

主权项

1. An apparatus for detecting substances within a patient's oral cavity as markers for undesired behaviors, comprising:
a platform configured to be secured within the oral cavity of a patient; and at least one passive detector unit disposed on the platform and adapted to be disposed in the oral cavity, said detector unit capable of detecting one or more substances indicative of the undesirable behavior.