| 摘要 |
<p>An intraoral mandibular advancement device (1 ) to treat problems associated with sleep disorders in a user having an obstructed airway. The device (1 ) has a main body (2) for attachment to the user's mouth and a central portion. The device (1 ) further includes a protrusive element (6) distending from the central portion of the main body (2) such that when worn by the user the element (6) causes mandibular advancement sufficient to expand the oropharangeal space and reduce the obstruction. A retainer (1 ) extends from the main body (2) for retention of the device (1 ) in the user's mouth when worn during the user's sleep state. The main body (2) is either complimentary with the user's palate and lingual surfaces of the maxillary teeth, rests against the palate and lingual surface of the user's anterior mandibular teeth when the device (1 ) is inserted in the user's mouth, or customized to rest against two, four or six of the user's front teeth (14,16,18). A method for diagnosis and delivery of the device (1 ) is also shown.</p> |
