ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPIC HINGE SYSTEM FOR RELATIVE POSITIONING OF THE UPPER AND LOWER JAW

摘要

In an embodiment a device adapted to limit relative positioning of a mandible and a maxilla of a user includes a housing and a telescoping member movable within the housing to change a length of the device. An attachment structure extending from the housing pivotably connects the housing to one of the mandible and the maxilla. An attachment structure extending from the telescoping member pivotably connects the telescoping member to the other of the mandible and the maxilla. A stop adjustably positionable in the housing selectively limits movement of the telescoping member within the housing.

主权项

1. A device adapted to limit relative positioning of a mandible and a maxilla of a user, comprising:
a housing including an inner channel; a first attachment structure extending from the housing for pivotably connecting the housing to one of the mandible and the maxilla; a telescoping member movable within the inner channel to change a length of the device; a second attachment structure extending from the telescoping member for pivotably connecting the telescoping member to the other of the mandible and the maxilla; and a stop adjustably positionable to selectively limit movement of the telescoping member within the inner channel.