DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BRUXISM

摘要

Bruxism, which is a human medical condition characterized by clenching of the jaw and/or grinding of teeth, leads to conditions such as severe tooth wear and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder. Described herein is a biofeedback device that utilizes the human physiological reflex to open the mouth when the nasal airway is obstructed. The device and method blocks the nasal airway while clenching, but allows nasal respiration while not clenching. Clenching of the jaw and breathing through the mouth cannot happen simultaneously while unconscious.

主权项

1. A device for the treatment of bruxism comprising:
a mouthpiece including a sensor for sensing a mechanical or clenching pressure, the sensor configured to emit a signal upon reaching a pressure threshold; and a nasal airway obstruction member operatively connected to the mouthpiece, the nasal airway obstruction member capable of obstructing nasal respiration upon receiving the signal from the sensor.