INTRA-ORAL DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING THE MUSCULUS UVULAE AND UVULA

摘要

An intra-oral device for manipulating the musculus uvulae and uvula is provided comprised of a support member attached to a dental splint having a means to regulate the musculus uvulae and uvula by use of an adjustment bend and about parallel and rear configuration, a method manipulating the tissue of the musculus uvulae and the uvula to bring about relief for snoring, sleep apnea and other similar or related disorders to improve a patient's health by maintaining unblocked air passage from the oropharynx to the nasopharynx.

主权项

1. An intra-oral device comprising a support member coupled to a dental splint, the support member comprising:
a first structure extending outward from the dental split, a second structure extending outward from the first structure and upward toward a roof of a user's mouth, a third structure extending from the second structure toward a rear of the user's mouth, the third structure terminating in an upwardly curved configuration, and a sling attached to the third structure.