ORAL MOTION PRESERVATION DEVICE

摘要

A device for the treatment of bruxism may include an articulation plate worn on one of the upper or lower jaw and a bite plate worn on the other of the upper or lower jaw, coupled by posts extending from one of the bite plate or articulation plate into housings in the other of the bite plate or articulation plate. First articulating components on one of the bite plate or articulation plate may engage second articulating components on the other of the bite plate or articulation plate to allow for 360 degree articulating motion. Removable bite pads between the bite plate and the teeth received in the bite plate, and/or between the articulation plate and the teeth received in the articulation plate may provide cushioning and impact absorption, and may be removed and replaced to promote good oral hygiene and avoid excessive wear.

主权项

1. An oral device, comprising:
a first plate defining a first channel configured to receive teeth of one of an upper jaw or a lower jaw; a second plate defining a second channel configured to receive teeth of the other of the upper jaw or the lower jaw; a coupling device configured to couple the first plate and the second plate; an articulating coupler configured to allow for articulation between the first plate and the second plate coupled by the coupling device; and a plurality of bite pads configured to be removably coupled in at least one of the first channel defined in the first plate or the second channel defined in the second plate.