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| 20080289638 | Mouthpiece with soft low-friction overlay - A mouthpiece made of a relatively rigid thermoplastic substrate having a shape generally complementary to the wearer's dental arch; a layer of compliant, slippery material overlaid on the outer surface of the mouthpiece. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080289639 | MOUTHGUARD - A mouthguard has a flexible frame, and has bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. The bite tabs extending from the rear surface of the frame for engaging the wearer's teeth. A narrow split may be provided between the anterior bite tabs that allows the bite tabs to maintain their flexibility. The flexible frame lays against the outer surface of the teeth and extends into the buccal folds superiorly and interiorly of the cheek where the muscles hold it in place. Grooves may be positioned lengthwise along the frame above and below the bite tabs for purposes of flexibility and to allow the muscles of the check to press the upper and lower extensions of the frame close to the bone for better retention and comfort. The teeth engage the bite tabs, thus preventing the teeth from clashing together and protecting the temporomanibular joint (TMJ). One or more air holes may be provided in the front portion of the mouthguard permitting easy breathing. The mouthguard is retained by the muscles of the lips and cheeks, causes no gag reflex, and is simple, comfortable and protective. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090020130 | ORAL APPLIANCE FOR MAINTAINING STABILITY OF ONE OR MORE ASPECTS OF A USER'S MASTICATORY SYSTEM - In one embodiment, an oral appliance includes a first arch adapted to receive at least some of a user's teeth and a second arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's teeth. The first arch includes an anterior substantially planar region. The second arch includes an anterior bearing point that contacts the anterior substantially planar region of the first arch when the user bites down with the oral appliance inserted in the user's mouth and the user's temporomandibular joint in its proper natural position. In a more particular embodiment, the oral appliance may be used to help maintain stability of one or more aspects of the user's masticatory system, including at least helping to maintain proper positioning of the user's temporomandibular joint. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090038624 | Custom-formable mouth guard and method of fabrication - A mouth guard composed of a polymer consisting essentially of polycaprolactone exhibits a low softening point, enabling it to be easily custom-fitted by the user or a health professional. The material is provided in the form of a generally U-shaped, unformed sheet of material, enabling the material to be heated with hot water or microwave energy and custom-fitted to the dentition of a user. The mouth guard may be perforated and may include a no-stick layer and/or a flavoring agent. A plurality of mouth guards may be provided in different sizes for children and adults and different shapes for different sports. In the preferred embodiments the mouth guard has a periphery including a plurality of lobes and cusps to enhance fitting. A method of fabricating an improved mouth guard according to the invention is also disclosed. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090050161 | Combination Bite Block, Tongue Depressor/Retractor And Airway - A combination bite block, tongue depressor/retractor and airway for establishing and maintaining an open airway while preventing emergence clenching and the resulting dental and soft tissue damage associated with emergence clenching in procedures where anesthesia and/or sedation are used, or when the patient is not in control of their own airway, regardless of the cause. The inventive subject matter includes a tongue depressor/retractor component in both right and left conformations; and a bite block component. The bite block component is a wedge shaped, compressible component that is inserted between the upper and lower molars on either the right or left side of the mouth. The tongue depressor component is comprised by a flat portion of that is inserted into the side of the bite block, and an optional curved portion that retracts the tongue off of the posterior pharynx when in place. | 02-26-2009 |
| 20090159089 | LOW PROFILE MOUTHGUARD - A dental appliance for prevention of Bruxism includes a U-shaped buccal strap having opposing right and left aft end portions. A right bite pad assembly is slidingly connected to and completely encloses the right aft end portion of the buccal strap. A left bite pad assembly is slidingly connected to and completely encloses the left aft end portion of the buccal strap. The right bite pad assembly comprises a right upper bite surface member for contacting right upper molars of a wearer and a right lower bite surface member for contacting right lower molars of the wearer. The left bite pad assembly comprises a left upper bite surface member for contacting left upper molars of a wearer and a left lower bite surface member for contacting left lower molars of the wearer. A right channel extends through the right upper bite surface member and the right lower bite surface member. A left channel extends through the left upper bite surface member and the left lower bite surface member. The right channel receives the right aft end portion of the buccal strap, and the left channel receives the left aft end portion of the buccal strap. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20090165805 | Mouth Guard - A mouth guard comprises, in one embodiment, a pair of bite pads joined by a connecting portion, each bite pad having an upper bite surface and a lower bite surface, one bite surface being movable relative to the other bite surface to allow relative movement of a user's teeth and jaws to decrease the impact of bruxism and diminish symptoms associated with temporomandibular disorders and the like. In another embodiment, a single wire is formed into a mouth guard comprising a pair of bite pads joined by a connection portion. | 07-02-2009 |
| 20090241971 | Oral Appliance for Maintaining Stability of One or More Aspects of a User's Masticatory System - According to one embodiment, an oral appliance for maintaining stability of one or more aspects of a user's masticatory system includes a first arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's teeth and a second arch adapted to receive at least some of the user's teeth. The first arch includes an anterior substantially planar region located proximate a midline of the first arch. The second arch includes an anterior bearing platform located proximate a midline of the second arch, elongated in an anterior-posterior direction, and operable to contact the anterior substantially planar region of the first arch when the user bites down with the oral appliance inserted in the user's mouth and the user's temporomandibular joint in its proper natural position to help maintain stability of one or more aspects of the user's masticatory system. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090260634 | Combination chin protector and mouth guard - The combination chin protector and mouth guard provides a device for protecting both the user's teeth and chin. The device is particularly adapted for use in combination with a motorcycle or motocross helmet, for example. The combination chin protector and mouth guard includes a chin protector having opposed front and rear faces, and a mouth guard, adapted for insertion into the mouth of the user, having a front face adapted for positioning against the lips of the user and at least one substantially U-shaped recess being formed in the mouth guard to receive and protect the user's teeth. A support having opposed upper and lower ends is further provided, with the upper end thereof being secured to the mouth guard, and the lower end thereof being secured to the chin protector in order to tether the mouth guard to the chin protector. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090277461 | ORAL APPLIANCE - An oral appliance with opposite channels for receiving the upper and lower dental arches is made from an edible material, in particular a gel. The appliance is integrally molded with protrusions that act as brush bristles to clean the teeth and stimulate the gums when manipulated in a chewing motion. The gel composition is water soluble and degrades in saliva. After chewing on the appliance for a time to clean the teeth, the product becomes masticated, broken up and ingested. The appliance can incorporate a breath freshener or an active dental composition, or can be flavored or can incorporate a food supplement or pharmaceutical, in which case the appliance is intended to be chewed up and eaten after serving its tooth cleaning function. Dentifrice reservoirs, air passageways and lateral braces for manipulation by the tongue can be provided. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090308403 | ORAL APPLIANCES WITH MAJOR CONNECTORS AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE - Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have a major connector interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100006109 | VENTILATING MOUTHGUARD DEVICE, KIT AND METHOD OF USING SAME - A ventilating mouthguard device, kit and method of using same is presented for use in providing a user an auxiliary boost of air while wearing the mouthguard. The ventilating mouthguard device includes a base plate, an on/off switch, a power supply and a fan. The base plate has an air passageway traversing all the way thought the base plate so that outside air can easily channeled into the mouth of the user. The on/off switch is electrically coupled to the power supply and to the fan. The fan is positioned so that it is in fluid communications within the air passageway in order to push air into the mouth of the user. The kit includes the unconnected components of the ventilating mouthguard device. The method includes the steps of applying, coupling, covering, curing, mixing, mounting, obtaining, preparing, removing, selecting, and turning. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100006110 | MEDICAL BITE BLOCK AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A bite block is to be positioned between opposing upper and tower teeth in a patient's mouth. The bite block includes an elongate member having a top and a bottom. First and second sidewalls are coupled to the elongate member on opposite sides thereof. Each sidewall extends above and below the top and bottom of the elongate member to define upper and lower teeth spaced apart transverse notches defined in an upper surface thereof. In addition, the second sidewall has a second set of spaced apart receiving channels. The first sidewall has a first set of transverse notches defined in an upper surface thereof. The first sidewall may also have a third set of spaced apart transverse notches defined in a lower surface thereof. In addition, the second sidewall may also have a fourth set of spaced apart transverse notches defined in a lower surface thereof. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100024833 | MOUTHGUARD - A “boil and bite” mouthguard including projections to improve moulding of the mouthguard to the user's teeth is described. The mouthguard also includes a base-wall configuration that acts to minimise thinning of the base during moulding and use of the mouthguard. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100051038 | DENTAL BITE CONSTRUCTION FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCING MOUTH GUARDS - An improved performance enhancing mouth guards having transverse pins embedded in the right and left posterior occlusal base portion of the mouth guard, is disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100108078 | Mouth Guard - Mouth guards of varying designs. The mouth guard is generally moldable and has non-planar biting surfaces. In other embodiments, the mouth guard has base members or flanges that have means for retaining medicaments and the like. Other versions have thermochromic elements selected to allow color changes at desired temperatures. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100126515 | Antimicrobial dental appliances - The present invention provides for a dental appliance, mouthguard and/or divers mouthpiece using an anti-microbial composition that combines the use of an elastomeric polymer composition with micronized or submicron sized particles of metal or organo/inorgano metal complexes. In addition, the use of an anti-microbial composition for use with a diver's air delivery hose to prevent breathing of contaminated air is also described. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100147315 | Bruxism protective device - A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device which in upright orientation has top and bottom parts, including:
| 06-17-2010 |
| 20100163058 | Dental Shield Device - The invention comprises a device as a dental shield for use during intubation to protect teeth, comprising a plurality of tooth segments, each segment having a male connector and a female connector located on opposite sides for the purpose of attaching each segment to an adjacent segment, and each segment formed from a rigid material defining a tooth-shaped channel containing a deformable material bound to the tooth surface such that a number of tooth segments are assemblable into the dental shield device. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100186755 | TOOTH PROTECTOR - A tooth protector device is disclosed for attachment to the top of a glass bottle to provide protection against injury, including chipping of teeth that can occur during drinking from a glass bottle. A tooth protector according to the present invention comprises a monolithic structure for insertion into the mouth of a glass bottle and comprises inner, outer and top portions. The inner portion and the outer portion are substantially concentric structures defining an annulus for engaging the mouth of the bottle, and the top portion joins the inner and outer portions and protects the consumer from the top edge of the bottle. The length of the outer portion is selected such that the bottom part of the consumer's mouth is protected from the bottle. When installed, a tooth protector according to the present invention cushions the teeth and mouth from any blunt force or impulse that can occur when a bottle is hit or blocked. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100186756 | MOUTH GUARD AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A mouth guard with a uniform shape adapts to occlusion shapes and fits closely to teeth at an occlusion position. The mouth guard is attached to a maxillary tooth row. The mouth guard is formed from a continuous pore high-polymer material to have a characteristic that includes a plateau region of a stress to a compression strain. The mouth guard utilizes the characteristic to fit closely to the tooth rows at the occlusion portion between upper and lower tooth rows, to apply even stress to the tooth rows contacting the occlusion portion. As this result, the mouth guard provides an excellently close-fitting degree and high safety owing to high impact absorption power. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100206314 | DENTAL APPLIANCE FOR MINIMIZING EFFECTS OF BRUXISM - A dental appliance for maintaining a separation between the occlusal plane surfaces of the posterior teeth in order to avoid or minimize the adverse effects of bruxism, especially while sleeping. The appliance comprises bitepad assemblies, side assemblies for adjustably receiving the bitepad assemblies, and a strap assembly for connecting the side assemblies. Bitepad cores are provided with solid projections and mechanical locks that enhance bonding with associated overmolds for improved durability. Side assembly flanges are divided to achieve independent flexibility and improved conformity for enhanced stability and comfort. A mesial area of the connecting strap assembly is thickened and rigidified to create a flare in the areas of the cuspid roots to minimize irritation and discomfort to the gum tissue. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20100212674 | Combination chin protector and mouth guard - The combination chin protector and mouth guard provides a device for protecting both the user's teeth and chin. The device is particularly adapted for use in combination with a motorcycle or motocross helmet, for example. The combination chin protector and mouth guard includes a chin protector having opposed front and rear faces, and a mouth guard, adapted for insertion into the mouth of the user, having a front face adapted for positioning against the lips of the user and at least one substantially U-shaped recess being formed in the mouth guard to receive and protect the user's teeth. A support having opposed upper and lower ends is further provided, the upper end thereof being attached to the mouth guard, and the lower end thereof being secured to the chin protector in order to tether the mouth guard to the chin protector. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100269836 | COMPOSITE ORAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE - Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100275930 | Two-color mouth guard and the method of making the same - A plastic athletic mouth guard with one wing section thereof having a first color and the other wing section thereof having a second color. The mouth guard is formed by a 2-shot injection molding process. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100288289 | AIRWAY DEVICE - An airway device for insertion into the trachea or bronchi of a human or animal, comprising an elongate flexible tube ( | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100288290 | TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT BALANCING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME - A TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ) balancing appliance and a method for using the same are provided, in which a first base portion accommodates incisor teeth, a second base portion is extended from a left side of the first base portion and accommodates left molar teeth, and a third base portion is extended from a right side of the first base portion and accommodates right molar teeth. The first base portion includes an upper part for accommodating upper incisor teeth and a lower part for accommodating lower incisor teeth and has a center for accommodating the upper and lower incisor teeth higher than the left and right sides. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100326451 | MOUTH GUARD - A mouth guard for a human adult which minimizes or eliminates teeth grinding. The mouth guard includes a tray having an arcuate trough opening at each end and dimensioned to receive at least the bicuspids of the human adult. The tray is constructed of a rigid plastic material. A dental impression material is disposed in the tray so that a portion of the impression material extends outwardly from each end of the tray by an amount sufficient to cover the canines or first bicuspids of the human adult when the tray is positioned over the bicuspids. | 12-30-2010 |
| 20110017221 | Methods and Apparatus for Reduction of Cortisol - Oral apparatus | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110030704 | Method and apparatus for protecting teeth, preventing the effects of bruxism and protecting oral structures from sports injuries - A comfortable multiple layer mouth protector is provided for strength and ease of fit to minimize if not completely and gradually eliminate bruxism, with spring biasing keeping the maxillary and mandibular mouth protector arches in place and apart, eliminating snoring and permitting easy breathing. In addition, this Mouth protector protects oral structures from sports injuries. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110067710 | NIGHT TIME DENTAL PROTECTOR - A dental appliance for preventing the grinding of teeth associated with bruxism and including a bite tray that includes opposing first and second posterior sections for positioning between upper and lower posterior teeth of the wearer and anterior section disposed between the first posterior section and the second posterior section. The anterior section of the bite tray can have an arcuate curvature and a bite surface adapted to reflect the prevalent shape of a glenoid fossa. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110067711 | NIGHT TIME DENTAL PROTECTOR - A dental appliance for preventing the teeth grinding associated with bruxism that includes a bite tray having opposing first and second posterior sections for positioning between upper and lower posterior teeth of the wearer and an anterior section disposed between the first and second posterior sections. The posterior sections can include a concave curvilinear surface, a convex curvilinear surface, and a tangential portion disposed between the concave curvilinear surface and the convex curvilinear surface that is adapted to reflect the curve of Wilson as found in a prevalent occlusal alignment. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110088703 | CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD - A custom mouthguard has a resilient U-shaped body with an anterior wall and a posterior wall. A post dam on the posterior wall forms a seal with palatal tissue to increase retention of the mouthguard in a wearer's mouth. The increased retention allows a wearer to speak and open mouth breath while wearing the mouthguard. The mouth guard also has an indexed region that serves to mutually stabilize maxillary teeth, mandibular teeth, mandible and TMJ components. Mouthguard methods and processes are also disclosed. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110094522 | DENTAL APPLIANCE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Described herein is a dental appliance including a right piece adapted for simultaneously covering a plurality of back teeth of a right side of a lower jaw and a plurality of back teeth of a right side of an upper jaw of a mouth, and a left piece independent of the right piece and adapted for simultaneously covering a plurality of back teeth of a left side of a lower jaw and a plurality of back teeth of a left side of an upper jaw, and methods of using the same. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110114100 | P3 Personal Power and Performance Mouthpiece - A dental mouthpiece clenched between the teeth and used to alleviate numerous dental and medical conditions as well as increase a user's performance. The mouthpiece improves facial tone and provides relief of temporomandibular joint pain and associated grinding of the teeth. The mouthpiece is less visible than prior art devices, even when the wearer opens his/her mouth, and does not cause discomfort. Furthermore, the mouthpiece allows for substantially unaffected speech, by the strategic placement of protuberances, so that the user may keep the mouthpiece in place and proceed about his or her business without providing any sound or visual cues to the presence of the mouthpiece. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110132380 | Mouth guard - A mouth guard comprising a top mouth piece for engaging the top teeth and a bottom mouth piece for engaging the bottom teeth. The mouth guard also comprises a central section having one or more ports for receiving an endotracheal tube, oral gastric tube, and/or oral suction tube. In a first preferred embodiment, a top portion of the central section is attached to the top mouth piece, and a bottom portion of the central section is attached to the bottom mouth piece. In a second preferred embodiment, the entire central section is attached to the bottom mouth piece. The top and bottom mouth pieces are capable of interlocking via male engaging members and female recesses. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110139162 | BRUXISM PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device, which in its upright orientation, includes: | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110139163 | VIBRATION APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING PARANASAL SINUSES - A vibration device includes a vibrating element positioned to stimulate the paranasal sinuses of a user when the user is wearing the device. The device includes a control assembly for powering the vibrating element, the control assembly including at least one battery, a control switch for varying the voltage supplied to the vibrating element, electrical wiring extending from the at least one battery to the control switch, and a printed circuit board including timing circuitry for controlling the vibration of the vibrating element and charging circuitry for charging a rechargeable battery, wherein the at least one battery, the electrical wiring, and the printed circuit board are mounted within a strap attached to the vibration device. A remote control receiver for varying the voltage supplied to the vibrating element and an antenna are also mounted within the strap. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110155146 | MOUTHPIECE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Mouthpiece retention systems and methods are shown and described. In one example, a mouthpiece includes a guard shaped to fit in a wearer's mouth and a magnet. In other examples, the mouthpiece includes a semi-rigid grip having a proximate end attached to the guard and a distal end securing the magnet. A method of releasably fastening the mouthpiece includes removing the mouthpiece from the wearer's mouth and positioning the magnet end of the mouthpiece on an athletic uniform to create a coupling position. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110180077 | Device and Methods for Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder - The present invention relates to a mouth guard and methods of use to aid in the treatment of bruxism and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder comprising an adjustable molded thermoplastic outer face plate, an inner face plate and irritation spines, the mouth guard containing a section for placement and fitting to a patient's upper and lower dentition, the molded thermoplastic mouth guard including tooth channels that, upon commencing of tooth grinding, initiate mild irritation to the gums or cheeks of a wearer by the irritation spines wherein, the wearer is alerted to the occurrence of tooth grinding, whether the wearer is sleeping or awake, whereupon the wearer ceases the tooth grinding thereby preventing development of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and tooth wear. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110209713 | TOOTH COVER DEVICE FOR USE DURING ORAL SEX - A tooth cover for covering a sexual partner's teeth when a male's erect penis is inserted into the mouth of the sexual partner during oral sex. The tooth cover has a flexible tooth cover body. There is a bottom surface that attaches to the sexual partners teeth and a top surface. The top surface provides a comfortable surface to receive the male's erect penis. A stick substance is connected to the bottom surface and is used to attach the bottom surface to the sexual partner's teeth. In a preferred embodiment, nodules are positioned on the top surface to provide a textured surface to better stimulate the male's erect penis. Also, in a preferred embodiment, the sticky substance is flavored to help mask any unpleasant taste of the male's erect penis. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110209714 | METHODS OF PREPARING CUSTOMIZED MOUTHPIECES FOR ENHANCING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE - A spacing member can be positioned between teeth of the athlete to obtain a desired position between the upper and lower jaw. At least one bite registration can be recorded while the lower jaw is in the desired position. The desired position can range from the physiological resting position, to a performance position, in which the lower jaw is positioned anteriorly in relation to the physiological resting position. The mouthpiece can be formed to include a pair of bite portions configured to substantially space apart and position the jaws generally according to the desired position, and a connecting portion can connect the bite portions within the mouth. The connecting portion may extend labially along the anterior teeth and associated gum region of the lower jaw, and may be sized and shaped to substantially lie out of the way so as to not impede speech of the athlete. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110209715 | Combination Bite Block, Tongue Depressor/Retractor And Airway - A combination bite block, tongue elevator/retractor and airway for establishing and maintaining an open airway while preventing emergence clenching and the resulting dental and soft tissue damage associated with emergence clenching in procedures where anesthesia and/or sedation are used, or when the patient is not in control of their own airway, regardless of the cause. The inventive subject matter includes a tongue elevator/retractor component in both right and left conformations; and a bite block component. The bite block component is a wedge shaped, compressible component that is inserted between the upper and lower molars on either the right or left side of the mouth. The tongue elevator component is comprised by a flat portion of that is inserted into the side of the bite block, and an optional curved portion that retracts the tongue off of the posterior pharynx when in place. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110220127 | Endotracheal Tube Holder - An endotracheal tube holder is provided. The endotracheal tube holder includes an adjustable securing clamp, an adjusting unit, a bite block, and a securing strap. The adjustable securing clamp includes a first clamping unit having a first clamping portion, and a second clamping unit having a second clamping portion. The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are oppositely and correspondingly aligned for holding an endotracheal tube. The adjusting unit includes an elastic member, coupled between the first clamping unit and the second clamping unit. The bite block is configured at one side of the first clamping portion and includes an endotracheal tube accommodation portion. The endotracheal tube accommodation portion covers over the endotracheal tube for providing a protection to the endotracheal tube. The securing strap includes two ends respectively coupled to two lateral sides of the first clamping unit. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20110297165 | MOUTH GUARD - The mouth guard has an outer cover, an inner cover and a label. The outer cover is U-shaped and pliable and transparent and has a top surface and a mounting groove formed in the top surface. The inner cover is U-shaped and pliable and transparent and has a size smaller than that of the outer cover and mounted in the mounting groove of the outer cover and has a top surface and a teeth groove formed in the top surface of the inner cover. The label is mounted between and covered by the outer cover and the inner cover. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20120000472 | ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARD AND BREATHING TRAINER - An athletic mouth guard and breathing trainer having arcuate buccal wall, an arcuate lingual wall spaced apart from the arcuate buccal wall, a tooth bed disposed between the arcuate lingual wall and arcuate buccal wall, a valve box including an air passage with an opening in the front portion of the arcuate buccal wall, and a one-way valve disposed in the valve box opening. The valve has an open position and a closed position and can be opened with an exhalation through the valve insert opening, though not with an inhalation, such that after exhalation the valve returns to a closed position, thus encouraging the user to inhale through the nose and to engage in circular breathing. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120017922 | MOUTHGUARD HAVING BREATHING CAVITIES AND BREATHING HOLES INCORPORATED INTO THE BODY OF THE MOUTHGUARD - The present invention is an improved mouthguard which has incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing holes which extend through an exterior sidewall, an interior sidewall and/or through a bottom transverse wall in the body of the mouthguard. The mouthguard can also have incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing cavities extending from an upper surface of an exterior and/or interior sidewall into a portion of the sidewall to form one or more air passages. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120024299 | Dental thermo-forming material - A thermo-forming foil or plate made of a thermoplastic elastomer for the production of dental splints. To integrate reinforcements for various applications into individual areas of the splint, the thermo-forming foil or plate is made of segments comprised of different materials and lying side by side in the plane of the thermo-forming foil or plate, these materials having different Shore hardness. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120037168 | Dental device for weight control - A dental device for weight control is disclosed which comprises a body having an upper side and a lower side, a protrusion extending from the lower side for extending into an oral cavity to reduce a volume of the oral cavity, a front edge positioned between the upper side and the lower side contoured to fit against teeth, and a back edge positioned between the upper side and the lower side, the back edge for bearing against a roof of a mouth. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120055489 | MOUTH TRAY - A mouth tray includes a wire-like element onto which two bite elements are attached. The element is formed of two U-shaped bows, the arms of which are connected to each other. The bite elements are each attached on the arm-side transitions between the two bows. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120067356 | Dental Protection Device and Method - An apparatus and method for protecting teeth. The apparatus preferably is sold as a kit preferably comprises a generic flexible tray, a securing element such as adhesive, and a quick setting dental impression material. The apparatus preferably enables the rapid and simple taking of dental impressions. The apparatus preferably can rapidly be assembled and used by someone who is not a dental professional and is thus particularly suitable for use by hospital personnel prior to a surgery. The apparatus can protect the patient's teeth and surgical instruments which are inserted into the mouth during surgery. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120085354 | MOUTHGUARD WITH LINEAR STORAGE CONFIGURATION - A mouthguard has an initial, substantially linear configuration and may be worn in a variety of applications including to protect a person's teeth when the person is engaged in a sports activity such as football, lacrosse, and other contact sports, as well as for concussion protection, user performance enhancement and so forth. The mouthguard includes a first end trough region generally shaped to cooperatively enclose one or more teeth on a first side of a mouth, a second end trough region generally shaped to cooperatively enclose one or more teeth on a second side of the mouth and a connection region spanning between the first end trough region and the second trough region. The connection may include a shaping element for reversibly forming a second, generally non-linear configuration. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120085355 | MOUTHGUARD - A “boil and bite” mouthguard including projections to improve moulding of the mouthguard to the user's teeth is described. The mouthguard also includes a base-wall configuration that acts to minimise thinning of the base during moulding and use of the mouthguard. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120090625 | MOUTH GUARD - A mouth guard comprising an arcuate body member positionable between the teeth of a user. The body member includes an incisor portion for confronting the incisors of the user and a pair of molar portions for confronting the molars of the user. Each said molar portion includes a hollow region. The hollow region may extend through its respective molar portion. Alternatively, the hollow region is contained within the body member and may also be air tight. The hollow region could also be a blind cavity. A resilient member, such as a spring or foam material, may be disposed within the hollow region. A bladder may be disposed in the hollow region, such as an air bladder or a bladder containing gel. A resilient member, such as a spring or foam material, may be disposed within the bladder. The bladder may be formed of a translucent or transparent material. | 04-19-2012 |
| 20120138072 | Custom fit appliance for Hygienic teeth and gum protection - A device for the protection of the upper and lower teeth and gums from debris and discoloring agents during the consumption of sustenance, enamel staining liquids or the inhalation of tobacco products. This appliance, one each for the upper and lower teeth and gums, is custom fit by way of exacting dental impressions via existing dental impression methods and will completely encase the teeth and gum area preventing any and all intrusions. This appliance is designed to be removable, reusable and nearly invisible to the naked eye. This appliance is constructed using a clear liquid Polymer that includes semi soft components for a comfortable fit over the gums and inside of the oral cavity and a rigid clear Polymer at the tooth line to facilitate normal eating habits. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120174932 | PROTECTIVE MOUTH GUARD - A protective mouth guard primarily for use in contact sports has a handle that is convenient to hold while taking the mouth guard in and out of the mouth and while holding it. Some embodiments have about a ¾″ by ¾″ area for two-fingered holding; some have a downward extending loop providing for one-fingered holding. Versions also have a loop for being retained on a helmet face guard in addition to a shaft portion that provides a place other than the in-mouth portion for grasping while performing the face guard retention action. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120192875 | MOUTHGUARD WITH HOLOGRAM - An athlete's mouthguard containing at least one hologram that has been selected for an ability to project or convey various attributes such as wellness, strength, flexibility, focus, endurance, and balance, or other traits to otherwise stabilize and harmonize the user's body. The hologram need not contain a recognizable team insignia or recognizable advertising logo, and indeed the hologram need not necessarily be visible to outsiders when the mouthguard is worn. | 08-02-2012 |
| 20120199141 | COMFORTABLE MOUTH GUARD - A comfortable mouth guard for upper teeth of a wearer which does not interfere with ability to speak or breath is described wherein at least 70% of the lingual side of the anterior teeth are uncovered. In some embodiments soft inserts increase the thickness of the posterior portions, and in some embodiments a hard insert provides increased protection of the anterior teeth. The hard insert can be used in mouth guards whether or not they include the comfort feature. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120255563 | UNIVERSAL ORAL APPLIANCE WITH A UNIVERSAL COUPLER - According to one embodiment, a universal oral appliance is provided. The universal oral appliance comprises an arched frame configured to be positioned proximate to the occlusal surface of a user's dental arch such that the arched frame extends beyond the cuspids of the user's dental arch when the arched frame is inserted in the user's mouth. The arched frame comprises a universal coupler configured to removably engage a dental attachment. The universal coupler comprises a substantially planar surface proximate to and extending across the midline of the arched frame. The universal coupler further comprises a first rail coupled to a first end of the substantially planar surface, and a second rail coupled to a second end of the substantially planar surface. The first rail, second rail, and substantially planar surface form a slot. | 10-11-2012 |
| 20120260924 | Mouthguard - An improved mouthguard is provided for use by individuals having orthodontic appliances, such as braces. The mouthguard comprises an outer guard portion and an inner subguard portion. The subguard provides a barrier between the outer guard and the user's braces, thereby allowing the outer guard to be custom fit to the user's mouth and teeth using methods known in the art. Additionally, the subguard is secured to the outer guard, producing a one-piece mouthguard, and allows the mouthguard to be removably secured to the user's braces, increasing the comfort and retention of the mouthguard within the user's mouth. The mouthguard effectively protects the users braces, as well as the user's teeth and mouth, from potential damage arising out impacts suffered by the user during sporting activities while improving the user's comfort and performance in sports by allowing the user to breathe and speak uninhibited during the sporting activity. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120266896 | BRUXISM PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device which in upright orientation has top and bottom parts, including: an elongated band having a generally U-shape defining a closed front end part and legs extending rearward and adapted to be positioned around the outer surfaces of a person's upper gums and teeth, and two generally planar resiliently deformable bite pads oriented generally horizontally, each extending from one of the feet of the band medially toward the other. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120266897 | BRUXISM PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device which in upright orientation has top and bottom parts, including: an elongated band having a generally U-shape defining a closed front end part and legs extending rearward and adapted to be positioned around the outer surfaces of a person's upper gums and teeth, and two generally planar resiliently deformable bite pads oriented generally horizontally, each extending from one of the feet of the band medially toward the other. | 10-25-2012 |
| 20120272972 | BRUXISM PROTECTIVE DEVICE - A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device which in upright orientation has top and bottom parts, including: an elongated band having a generally U-shape defining a closed front end part and legs extending rearward and adapted to be positioned around the outer surfaces of a person's upper gums and teeth, and two generally planar resiliently deformable bite pads oriented generally horizontally, each extending from one of the feet of the band medially toward the other. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120279506 | MOUTHGUARD WITH IMPACT GAP - A mouthguard includes an integrally molded tray having upper and lower portions joined by a hinge along an inner portion of the tray that defines an open-sided channel gap between the upper and lower tray portions. Shock forces tending to deflect the lower portion of the tray toward the upper portion are countered by a moment resistance of the hinge as the channel gap between the upper and lower tray portions closes. Additional energy absorption is provided by a cushion liner attached to an inner surface of the tray that prevents contact between the upper and lower tray portions, as well as an air cell defined by an occlusal pad attached to the lower tray portion. Embodiments include a detachable tether that is received within a tether mount incorporated within the mouthguard. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120305008 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCTION OF LACTATE - Oral apparatus and methods to inhibit the increase of lactate levels during physical and/or mental exertion are disclosed. The oral apparatus include at least a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad and the second bite pad are each configured to be positioned between at least two of the molars of a user. The bite pads are generally configured to direct the posterior of the lower mandible downward and/or forward in response to a clenching force exerted by a user. When worn during physical and/or mental exertion, the oral apparatus can reduce the accumulation of lactate normally generated by the physical and/or mental exertion without the oral apparatus. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120312309 | MOUTHGUARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREFOR - An improved mouthguard provides shock absorption for the jaw, teeth, and head to reduce the risk of injury when a user encounters a blow to the jaw. The improved mouthguard may comprise a generally U-shaped body having upwardly extending flanges which surround the arch of a user's teeth. An anterior section of the U-shaped body may have padding integrated therein to protect the front teeth. Posterior sections of the U-shaped body may have a thickened portion having one or more adjacent perforations or openings to increase shock absorption. The improved mouthguard may also have an inner layer of material configured to form impressions of the user's teeth to provide a custom fitting mouthguard. The inner layer and U-shaped body may be formed with a similar or the same curing process such that the inner layer and U-shaped body are permanently bonded together as the inner layer sets. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130025607 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SALIVA REPLENISHMENT AND CONTROL - Disclosed is a system for providing artificial saliva. The system can include the mouthpiece, a portable supply unit, and a stationary supply unit. The portable supply unit can be adapted to be carried by a user. The portable supply unit can include a first fluid system, a first interface module, and a first control module. The first fluid system can be adapted to fluidly couple to the mouthpiece. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130074850 | MOUTHPIECE INSECT SHIELD - A mouthpiece is disclosed. The mouthpiece may include a screen to prevent airborne foreign objects from entering a user's mouth. The mouthpiece may include a bite guard and a shield disposed to cover around the lips. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130074851 | DENTAL APPLIANCE - A dental appliance is disclosed herein. The dental appliance, in various aspects, includes arms disposed about occlusal pad to secure the dental appliance in a removable fashion to the teeth of the user. The occlusal pad is formed from an occlusal pad material transformable between a pliable state and a non-pliable state, in various aspects. Associated methods of use are also disclosed herein. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130081640 | INTERCHANGEABLE MOUTHGUARD COMPONENT SYSTEM - Embodiments relate to an interchangeable mouthguard component system. The system includes a mouthguard base with a receiving recess positioned within at least a front surface of the base, a securely attachable mouthguard component positioned to fit within the recess, one or more attaching posts positioned on one of the recess or component and one or more holes positioned opposite the posts on either the recess or component. The mouthguard component, when attached, is positioned sufficient to maintain a substantially flush front surface of the base. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130098375 | Device for mitigation of temporomandibular joint disorder - A device for mitigation of temporomandibular joint disorder with lingual tooth surface contact surface, hard palate conformity, anterior pad, and pad wings. | 04-25-2013 |
| 20130104912 | Bite Block Device | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130104913 | Mouth Guard with Breathing and Drinking Aperture | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130146066 | Stabilizer Mouthguard - A mouthguard includes lateral cheek compaction domes which compressibly fill the space between the inside of the cheek and the rear teeth when worn. The domes are ellipsoid in shape and provide elasticity which allows the muscles of the cheek to comfortably grip the mouthguard. The internal aspects of the cheek compress the domes against the outer tooth and gum surfaces to hold the mouthguard in place even when the teeth are not biting on the bite plate section. This holds the mouthguard in place as the jaws move when speaking or during deep breathing. | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130146067 | DENTAL SPLINT MADE OF TWO PLASTICS WITH DIFFERENT DEGREES OF HARDNESS - The invention relates to a dental splint ( | 06-13-2013 |
| 20130167846 | Aerobic mouthguard adapted to permit larger oral osmosis while diffusing larger oral shock - An aerobic mouthguard having a plurality of treads intermittent to one of a plurality of recesses forming an oral footprint and or an opposite oral footprint for larger oral shock diffusion and larger oral osmotic equilibrium. Each oral footprint may comprise a plurality of ducts and v-cuts that taper toward their posterior end for retaining larger oral fluids. The aerobic mouthguard can comprise a single rigid footprint for stress related contact sports or a double elastic footprint for stress-free dental therapy and treatment. A tab defining a lip footprint can be forwardly part of the aerobic mouthguard, and a tether or a drool cup having one or more drool pads can be forwardly part of the tab for larger oral osmotic equilibrium to prevent tooth loss. | 07-04-2013 |
| 20130199545 | Mouth Guard - A mouth guard having a “C” shape is provided with a forward portion and a pair of rearwardly extending arms. The mouth guard includes a body that provides flanges as well as a base. Rear shields are embedded in the base portions of the arms, and the shields are preferably of a corrugated configuration so as to have ridges separated by troughs. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130213412 | Mouthpiece for Athletic Performance Enhancement - A bio-facilitation mouthpiece correlates a custom made mouthpiece with nervous system channeling to facilitate optimal physiologic activity. The mouthpiece may be a single, unitary part made from a flexible, resilient material, and the mouthpiece includes a base member, and a right and left flange member coupled to the base member. The base member is adapted to receive portions of a user's upper and lower teeth, and the base member includes an elongated right lateral engagement portion, an elongated left lateral engagement portion, and an arch-shaped forward portion disposed between the right and left lateral engagement portions. The base member additionally includes a skirt portion downwardly extending from the forward portion and the right and left lateral engagement portions. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130239978 | DENTAL DEVICE - A dental device which comprises both an upper part fitted to the upper jaw of a wearer and a lower part fitted to the lower jaw of the wearer, wherein the upper part includes an upper magnet, the lower part includes a lower magnet, and the magnets are arranged so as to establish a magnetic repulsion between the magnets which opposes the closing of the jaw, thereby opposing direct contact between the upper part and the lower part. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130291874 | AWE JAW MOUTH PIECE/DEVICE - A dental guard has a first portion which is molded or shaped to conform to the teeth of either one of the upper or lower jaw, a second portion which is a resilient material having passages therethrough to permit passage of air, and a third portion adapted for contact with the other one of the upper or lower jaw. The dental guard provides enhanced TMJ stability, protects teeth, allows air flow for breathing, protects the airway from foreign objects, and allows compression in case of impact or necessity of swallowing. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130291875 | Method and Apparatus for Holding Mouth Guards - A mouth guard holder assembly having a central body member, constructed of terrycloth fabric or other material having suitable flexibility, absorbency, aesthetic and other characteristics, forms a resilient expandable loop to snugly fit around a user's bicep, forearm or wrist. A harness or strap is affixed to the central body member, but is capable of being partially separated from the central body member. Thereafter, a mouth guard can be quickly and securely stored in space formed between the strap and central body member during periods when the mouth guard is not inserted within a user's mouth. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130298916 | Method and Oral Appliance for Improving Air Intake and Reducing Bruxism - Provided is a soft flexible oral appliance having protuberances that mimic naturally occurring dental Tori. An upper, palatial appliance and a lower, mandibular appliance may be used in conjunction or separately to alleviate a variety of disorders, improve facial tone, and increase physical performance. The appliances are lightweight, thin, and do not prohibit normal speech patterns when in use. Small protuberances are strategically molded along key surfaces of each appliance to stimulate nerves in the tongue and affect forward protrusion. Forward positioning of the tongue dilates the airways of the throat improving breathing while the use is sleeping, playing sports, or talking. It also reduces bruxing, or grinding of the teeth. A method is further provided, for adding protuberances to other types of oral appliances, thereby conferring some of the benefits listed above on appliances originally intended for other dental uses. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130298917 | AIR-PERMEABLE ADAPTABLE MOUTHGUARD HAVING CLAMPED JAWS - A mouthguard able to be shaped in the mouth, has an adaptable structure consisting of an adaptable material, and a skeleton, at least partially covered by the adaptable structure, consisting of a non-adaptable material. The mouthguard also has a removable pallet consisting of a non-adaptable material and comprising a first region intended to butt against the skeleton, the region of the pallet being dimensioned such that, during the adaption phase of the mouthguard, the combined presence of the pallet and of the skeleton ensures both ventilation space and the presence of sufficient material at the incisor-canine area. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140014118 | Orthodotically Correcting and Grinding Protector Pacifier - This occlusal grinding protective device and orthodontic aligner is intended for intraoral use in children ages 1 to 6 years old, who exhibit symptoms of teeth grinding and in those who exhibit teeth changes due to prolonged tongue thrusting, thumb sucking, and deformation due to prolonged pacifier use. The appliance separates the upper teeth from the lower teeth and keeps the user from further destruction of their teeth due to grinding. It has facial guide planes attached to the grinding plate. These so called lip bumpers will maintain teeth and jaws in ideal occlusal relationship. In children who suffer from misalignment (teeth or skeletal) and are grinding, the lip bumpers will serve to orthodontically guide the teeth into ideal class I occlusions, whereby still protecting teeth from damage due to grinding. Its suggested wear time is at night during sleep. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140014119 | THERAPEUTIC AND PROTECTIVE DENTAL DEVICE USEFUL AS AN INTRA-ORAL DELIVERY SYSTEM - A dental device has a U-shaped carrier with at least one channel for embracing an arch of teeth. There are recessed insets in the channel. Discrete inserts carrying a beneficial agent can fit into the insets and release the agent gradually. The device may be used in a therapeutic application and as an athletic mouthguard. Temporary blanks may be initially fitted in the insets, while a portion of the mouthguard is softened before an arch of teeth is pressed into the channel to make a custom impression. The inserts possess different physical properties than the carrier and may be positioned and shaped to mechanically buffer teeth of the arch from mechanical shocks as well as release beneficial agents. The inserts may be replaced or refreshed to maintain the beneficial agent. A dental device having a core carrying a beneficial agent inside a liquid-permeable shell functions as an infant's teething device. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140026896 | COMPOSITE ORAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE - Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bite pad can include a second spacer that are configured to maintain the spacing of the occlusal surfaces of opposing teeth of a user during clenching or upon an impact to the jaw. Methods for the manufacture of composite oral appliances are also disclosed. The methods include forming a composite oral appliance over a model of a user's mouth. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140060549 | Pre-fabricated anterior guidance package kit for patients having bruxism/clenching habit with or without various malocclusions - A pre-fabricated, pre-programmed or custom-made guidance package is provided. The Anterior Guidance Package (AGP) of the current invention is comprised of one maxillary guidance component and one mandibular guidance component. These components are attached to a maxillary retention piece and a mandibular retention piece, respectively when the mandible is in centric relation, to provide superior anterior guidance for the mandible. The AGP also provides immediate relief of centric occlusion/centric relation discrepancy (posterior interferences) when used as a night guard. In contrast to all other bruxism/TMJ splints, the components of the AGP according to current invention can provide a wide range of features for broad application, three dimensional patterning, steepness of inclination and many other considerations dependent upon the purpose being expressed. The primary purpose is to provide a superior anterior guidance equipped night guard for the amelioration of the damage and pain caused by bruxism. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140069441 | MOUTHPIECE FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT - A bio-facilitation mouthpiece correlates a custom made mouthpiece with nervous system channeling to facilitate optimal physiologic activity. The mouthpiece may be a single, unitary part made from a flexible, resilient material, and the mouthpiece includes a base member, and a right and left flange member coupled to the base member. The base member is adapted to receive portions of a user's upper and lower teeth, and the base member includes an elongated right lateral engagement portion, an elongated left lateral engagement portion, and an arch-shaped forward portion disposed between the right and left lateral engagement portions. The base member additionally includes a skirt portion downwardly extending from the forward portion and the right and left lateral engagement portions. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140083435 | Mouthguard - The present invention is a mouthguard that includes a mouthpiece portion which is made to fit inside the user's mouth and provides a protective connection with the user's teeth. A relatively short member is integrally formed with the front of the mouthpiece. This member provides clear visibility to the referee or official that the user is wearing a protective mouthguard, even with the user's mouth closed. This member also includes an opening at the front end for attachment with a helmet, face mask, headgear, or the like. The user can selectively attach the present invention as needed. The present invention provides better safety and hygiene. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140109919 | Intraoral Discluding Appliance - An intraoral discluding appliance for the prevention of trauma and temporomandibular joint syndrome. The device is a small intraoral device that is custom made for each individual patient. The device includes two discluding elements over the cuspid areas known as cuspid pads. The device is inserted in the mouth and retained against the upper or lower anterior teeth. Typically, the device will be retained on the upper anterior teeth but occasionally mandible placement is necessary. As the mouth is closed, the discluding elements contact the opposing cuspids and prevent the posterior teeth from touching. This effectively reduces parafunctional temporal muscle activity, eliminates trauma, and prevents bruxism. The device is removable and may be worn full time, but is typically removed at least during meals and for cleaning. Additionally, the device may be worn only part time, for example it may be used as a bedtime appliance. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140116449 | Mouth Guard Retainer - A mouth guard retention apparatus comprising an elongated elastic retention member configured to be attached to an exterior surface of a helmet, whereby a mouth guard retention space is defined thereby, the elastic retention member being further configured to apply a predetermined engagement force to a mouth guard when disposed in the mouth guard retention space that securely retains said mouth guard against the helmet during temporary periods of non-use without permanently deforming said mouth guard. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140166024 | MOUTHGUARD FOR THE DELIVERY OF ACTIVE INGREDIENTS - A mouthguard for delivering active ingredients to a user is provided. The mouthguard can include a U-shaped structure having an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall and outer wall connected to each other by a base defining a channel configured to receive upper teeth of a user, an active ingredient delivery area including a chamber having an inlet opening, the active ingredient delivery area including a perforated region including at least one aperture extending from an external surface to the chamber. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140174456 | Mouthguard Magnetic Retention System - A magnetic mouthguard retention system affords athletes a unique way to fasten or attach an athletic mouthguard for easy and convenient retrieval. It encompasses the use of a magnetic force which is uniquely located in the palatal aspect of the mouthguard, along with a separate docking station which has the unique property of being both magnetic and elastic. Primarily, the docking station is placed on athletic accessories including, but not limited to, facemasks, wristbands, headbands, armbands, or other sports equipment and apparel. | 06-26-2014 |
| 20140190491 | Device and Methods for Treatment of Bruxism and TMJ Disorder - The present invention relates to a device and method of treating temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and bruxism by placement in the mouth of an individual with a dental mouth guard to produce a minor irritation of the palate of a person suffering from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) and bruxism through one or more irritation teeth or spines that mildly irritate the palate of a wearer when tooth grinding or maxillary pressure occurs. The mouth guard includes an irritation plate and a tooth molding for placement and fitting to a patient's upper dentition. The irritation plate employs irritation spikes whereupon commencing of tooth grinding initiate minor irritation to the palate of a wearer wherein, the wearer is alerted to the occurrence of tooth grinding, whether the wearer is sleeping or awake. The irritation plate also employs use of two “wings” that engage the wearer's teeth upon commencement of tooth grinding. | 07-10-2014 |
| 20140196725 | MOUTHGUARD ASSEMBLY - A mouthguard assembly is provided. The mouthguard assembly includes a generally curved mouthguard for insertion into a user's mouth having an outer portion and inner portion, a channel formed within the outer or inner portion of the mouthguard, and an attachment means housed within the channel. The user can extend the attachment means out of the channel to temporarily attach the mouthguard assembly to clothing or apparatus of the user for storage of the mouthguard when it is not used. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140196726 | INTEGRAL MOUTHGUARD OXYGEN MASK - A single use, disposable, oxygen mask having an integral mouthguard/bite-block, and an oxygen intake port having a right angle is placed centrally on a side of the mask along with a right angle port to facilitate an endoscopic procedure. A patient biting down on the bite-block portion of the mouthguard keeps the mask in place. The mask has a concave shaped body that fits over and around the nose and mouth of the patient. An exhaler side port is provided on an opposite side of the mask. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140216470 | INTERMANDIBULAR/MAXILLARY VENTILATION DEVICE - An improved ventilation device that can be inserted into the mouth of a patient to provide an airway through the oral pharyngeal cavity includes: (a) a mouthpiece having an interior portion that is bounded by top and bottom surfaces, outer and inner semi-elliptically-shaped perimeter surfaces and two end surfaces, wherein: (a1) each of these end surfaces is oriented approximately parallel to the minor axes of the perimeter surfaces, (a2) the outer perimeter surface has a front portion proximate the point where it is intersected by its major axis, (b) top and bottom recesses in the mouthpiece's respective top and bottom surfaces that each are configured to accommodate a patient's respective upper and lower teeth, and (c) an airflow passageway through the mouthpiece's interior portion. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140216471 | INTRA-ORAL APPLIANCE AND METHODS OF USING SAME - The present invention provides a system and method for correcting facial features and oral function in a subject. Also provided are a plurality of intra-oral appliances, which make up the system. The intra-oral appliances each include an appliance body configured for engaging one or more of the gingival-buccal area, the gingivolabial area, and the vestibular area of the subject's mouth, and include one or more extensions for at least partly defining the cavity in the vestibule of the subject's mouth. The appliance bodies may also include one or more dentures disposed therein and/or one or more hearing assist devices embedded therein. | 08-07-2014 |
| 20140238414 | AGP night guard - for a bruxism patient with or without a severe malocclusion - A special night guard, named as “AGP night guard”, comprising a “special retention piece and AGP (Anterior Guidance Package), is provided. The “AGP night guard comprises of; 1) one AGP and 2) two special retention pieces having an anteriorly protruded shelf to receive the maxillary guidance component of the AGP and/or mandibular guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class II malocclusion patient an AGP night guard uses: 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive mandibular guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply maxillary guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class III malocclusion patient, the AGP night guard uses; 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive maxillary guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply mandibular guidance component of the AGP. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140238415 | AGP night guard - for a bruxism patient with or without a severe malocclusion - A special night guard, named as “AGP night guard”, comprising a “special retention piece and AGP (Anterior Guidance Package), is provided. The “AGP night guard comprises of; 1) one AGP and 2) two special retention pieces having an anteriorly protruded shelf to receive the maxillary guidance component of the AGP and/or mandibular guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class II malocclusion patient an AGP night guard uses: 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive mandibular guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply maxillary guidance component of the AGP. For severe Class III malocclusion patient, the AGP night guard uses; 1) one AGP, 2) one special retention piece of the current application to receive maxillary guidance component of the AGP and 3) one regular retention piece to apply mandibular guidance component of the AGP. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140238416 | MOUTHGUARD AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A mouthguard includes a mouthguard body and a film structure. The mouthguard body includes a front part, a rear part and a bottom part. A trench is defined by the front part, the rear part and the bottom part collaboratively. The film structure includes a first surface and a second surface. A marked pattern is printed on the second surface. The second surface of the film structure is attached on an outer surface of the front part of the mouthguard body while the mouthguard body is produced by an injection molding process, so that ink or pigment of the marked pattern is confined between the mouthguard body and the film structure without being exposed to outside. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140238417 | THERAPEUTIC MOUTHGUARD SYSTEM - A therapeutic mouthguard system including a delivery component is configured to provide a therapeutic agent to the wearer of a mouthguard. In some instances, the delivery component includes a flavor material to encourage its continued use. The mouthguard includes a chamber formed within the mouthguard that is configured to accommodate the delivery component. In some instances, the wearer can replace the delivery component as it loses it therapeutic agent or flavor material. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140246028 | PROTECTIVE MOUTH GUARD - A protective mouth guard primarily for use in contact sports has a handle that is convenient to hold while taking the mouth guard in and out of the mouth and while holding it. Some embodiments have about a ¾″ by ¾″ area for two-fingered holding; some have a downward extending loop providing for one-fingered holding. Versions also have a loop for being retained on a helmet face guard in addition to a shaft portion that provides a place other than the in-mouth portion for grasping while performing the face guard retention action. | 09-04-2014 |
| 20140251348 | Method for Making and Using a Comfort Guard for Orthodontic Treatments - A comforting mouth guard is disclosed for use after indirect bonding of orthodontic brackets onto teeth of a patient and installation of orthodontic wires between the brackets. The mouth guard includes an indirect bonding tray having a wall of soft material and molded-in channels defined in the soft material of the wall so that the tray is reinsertable over the orthodontic wires and brackets after bonding to the teeth of the patient to provide a conformal fit to the teeth, brackets and wires and to lock in place over the brackets and wires. | 09-11-2014 |
| 20140261460 | ORAL POSITIONING DEVICE FOR POSITIONING BREATHING TUBE - An oral positioning device for positioning a breathing tube includes a first teeth guard having a first groove, and a first seat extends from the first teeth guard. The first seat has a first notch. An engaging member has two pivots and a second seat which is engaged with the first seat. The second seat has a second notch which is cooperated with the first notch to form a positioning hole which the breathing tube extends. A second teeth guard has a second groove and two pivotal holes with which the two pivots are pivotably engaged. The first and second seats position the breathing tube in the patient's mouth. The first and second teeth guards protect the patient's teeth from being damaged by of the laryngoscope when opening the patient's mouth. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261461 | MOUTH GUARD - An improved mouth guard for use in contact sports comprises a substantially curved portion for protecting the teeth of a user, the curved portion including an inner wall and an outer wall, the inner wall including a palate member extending therefrom defining a cutaway portion adapted to engage a structural member of a face mask, face shield or article of clothing for convenient storage. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261462 | Endotracheal Tube Holding Device with Bite Block - A device for holding an endotracheal tube has a slide track configured to fit adjacent a lip on a patient's face. The track has a face contacting side, an exposed side, and a pair of opposite ends. A tube holder is coupled to and slidable along the track. A positioning mechanism is releasably lockable to allow selective lateral repositioning of the tube holder and an endotracheal tube held thereby along the track and to retain the tube holder at a selected position along the track without removing the device from the patient or an endotracheal tube from the device. A bite block is carried by the tube holder and slidable therewith along the track. The bite block has a tubular wall with a central opening along a length of the bite block and a pair of opposite open ends. The bite block is positioned spaced vertically from the track and has a portion extending rearward beyond the face contacting side of the track. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261463 | Endotrachael Tube Holding Device with Bite Block - A bite block for an endotracheal tube has a tubular wall with a pair of opposed ends, a central opening along a length of the bite block between the pair of opposed ends, an interior wall surface, and an accessory line channel positioned between the interior wall surface and an endotracheal tube extending through the central opening. The accessory line channel is formed by a wall segment that is recessed into the interior wall surface, the wall segment being thinner than a thickness of the tubular wall adjacent the wall segment. The bite block can be part of or attachable to an endotracheal tube holding device attachable to a patient. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140261464 | Performance Enhancing Bite Regulator and Method of Custom Fitting Same - A bite regulator has a front band with left and right ends and left and right molar sections extending rearward respectively from the left and right ends of the front band. The left and right molar sections each have an interocclusal region with a contoured top surface and a contoured bottom surface. The contoured top and bottom surfaces are each configured to match a specific contour of the wearer's top and bottom teeth, respectively, and are aligned relative to one another to correctly position the wearer's jaw. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283848 | ORAL APPLIANCE SYSTEM - An oral appliance system for a human mouth comprises at least one maxillary appliance and at least one mandibular appliance that can be removably anchored to teeth of a maxilla and mandible, respectively. Respective biasing members are carried by the at least one maxillary appliance and the at least one mandibular appliance. When the at least one mandibular appliance is anchored to the human mandible and the at least one maxillary appliance is anchored to the human maxilla of a common jaw, the respective biasing members act between the at least one maxillary appliance and the at least one mandibular appliance to urge the at least one mandibular appliance inferiorly and anteriorly away from the at least one maxillary appliance with a force between about 250 grams at contact and about 1200 grams at contact. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140290669 | Custom Mouthguard - An apparatus and a method are provided for a custom mouthguard to protect a user's teeth from damage due to incident forces. The mouthguard comprises a hard plastic tray portion which is custom fitted to the user's upper teeth, a soft plastic layer molded over the hard plastic tray, a force distributing layer adhered across a front portion of the soft plastic layer, and an outer compressive portion comprising a portion of the soft plastic layer molded over the force distributing layer. A force incident at the front of the custom mouthguard is partially absorbed by the outer compressive portion and partially transferred to the force distribution layer. The force distribution layer disperses the remaining force throughout the custom mouthguard. Any remaining portion of the force which is transferred to the user's teeth and nearby bone structures is insufficient to loosen or displace the user's teeth. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140345626 | MOUTHGUARD AND LIPGUARD ASSEMBLY - A protective assembly having a mouthguard adapted to protect a user's teeth, a lipguard for protecting the user's lips releasably connectable to the mouthguard, and a tether strap releasably connectable to the lipguard and having an additional portion connectable to a point of the user's equipment, for example a facemask of a helmet. The mouthguard can have a standard form or be manufactured as a custom-fitted molding. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140345627 | HELMET MOISTURE CONTROL SYSTEM - The helmet moisture control system prevents or greatly reduces moisture accumulation in the volume between the face of a helmet wearer and the transparent face shield when wearing a closed face helmet. The system includes a mouth guard having a breathing passage therethrough connected to a central body having separate inhalation and exhalation tubes extending therefrom. A flapper valve in the central body closes the exhalation tube when the wearer inhales, and closes the inhalation tube when the wearer exhales. Exhaled air and accompanying moisture are prevented from entering the volume between the helmet wearer's face and the helmet face shield so long as the wearer breathes orally, thereby greatly assisting in preventing fogging of the interior of the face shield. A moisture condensation trap and drain are provided at the lower portion of the central body. A filter may be provided at the inlet end of the inhalation tube. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140345628 | TEETH SEPARATING SYSTEM - A left base component and a right base component with each base component having upper and lower surfaces. Each base component has an exterior edge, a central front point, laterally spaced rear points and an interior edge. Each base component has a rectangular central extent and arcuate forward extents and a semicircular rearward extent. The system also includes a support component in an arcuate configuration positionable in a generally vertical orientation. The support component has inner and outer faces. The support component has upper and lower edges. The upper edge is perpendicular to and integrally formed with the base component at the exterior periphery. The support component has terminal ends located adjacent to central regions of the rectangular central extents. The support component has an arcuate forward section between the base components. The lower surface of the base components is spaced from the upper surface of the forward section by an elevational space. | 11-27-2014 |
| 20140360511 | CONCUSSION RETARDING ORTHOTIC AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE ORTHOTIC - A maxillary, mandibular, or dual concussion orthotic that substantially reduces concussion resulting from forces applied to the lower jaw, and a method of producing the orthotic. The orthotic device produced according to the method described herein is objectively measured and produced to physiological parameters for an individual user. The orthotic is constructed so that the mandibular teeth are firmly indexed into the orthotic to hold the mandible in a specific position relative to the maxilla. The upper and lower jaws are positioned by the orthotic to act as a unit, and cooperate with the orthotic to effectively dissipate concussive forces and provide spacing of the temporomandibular joint, resulting in the decompression of the joint to mitigate transmission of concussive forces from the condyles of the mandible to the temporal bones of the skull. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20140366892 | Mouthguard Configured for Attachment to a Chin Strap - A mouth guard configured for attachment to a portion of a chin strap assembly. Rather than attaching to the facemask, the invention is configured to attach to a portion of the chin strap and preferably to attach to the molded chin cup that is now part of most chin strap assemblies. The mouth guard includes a stem extending forward from the portion intended to be clenched between the teeth. This stem is used to attach the mouth guard to a portion of the chin strap assembly. Preferably, the connection is made in two stages. First, the stem is attached to a separate lip guard. Second, the lip guard is attached to the chin cup (a portion of the chin strap assembly). | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140366893 | FOOD OBSTRUCTING DENTAL DEVICE - A food obstructing dental device comprising a palate cover, where the palate cover is positioned toward a palate within a user's mouth, and where the palate cover includes an edge shaped to follow an arch behind the user's teeth; and a pair of teeth attachments attached to a lateral portion of the palate cover, where the pair of teeth attachments fasten around a pair of molars with the user's mouth to secure the palate cover within the mouth, wherein when the palate cover is attached with the pair of teeth attachments a portion of the volume of the user's mouth is obstructed. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20140373852 | DENTAL APPLIANCE - A dental appliance may have a pair of treatment portions and a pair of retaining surfaces that hold the treatment portions within the patient's mouth. With the treatment portions properly positioned, when the patient's mouth is in the maximum inter-cuspation position: (1) the upper canine teeth contact the upper surfaces of the treatment portions; (2) the lower teeth contact the lower surfaces of the treatment portions; and (3) no upper tooth physically contacts a lower tooth. As a result, bruxism and/or other ailments can be effectively treated. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150007831 | Oral Appliance and Tray - An oral appliance and accompanying tray is provided, where the oral appliance is fitted to the posterior teeth of the upper jaw and a connecting portion extends between the left and right sides of the mouth, with the connecting portion custom-fitted to contact the palate at or near the palatal nerve to reduce appetite. The present tray has a compressible member configured to closely form the connecting portion to the palatal arch. Further, the tray has flexible ends that are configured to bend up towards the gums and guide the oral appliance to fit the buccal side of the teeth. The tray may include a series of protrusions on the occlusal landing areas to prevent the user from biting through the oral appliance. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150040915 | STABILIZING MOUTHPIECE WITH LATERAL SHIFT GUARDS - A stabilizing mouthpiece includes features that reduce or prevent displacement of the mouthpiece either laterally or forward and backward when the mouthpiece is in use. In one implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include one or more lateral shift guards that rest adjacent to inner or outer surfaces of a user's molars, incisors, or cuspids. In another implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include elongated ridges or biased grips that resist posterior-to-anterior movement of the mouthpiece. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150040916 | STABILIZING MOUTHPIECE WITH LOWER STABILIZING RIDGE - A stabilizing mouthpiece includes features that reduce or prevent displacement of the mouthpiece either laterally or forward and backward when the mouthpiece is in use. In one implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include one or more lateral shift guards that rest adjacent to inner or outer surfaces of a user's molars, incisors, or cuspids. In another implementation, the stabilizing mouthpiece may include elongated ridges or biased grips that resist posterior-to-anterior movement of the mouthpiece. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150053211 | Cleaning and safe mouth guard solution - An aqueous oral spray designed to treat mouth guards against bacterial infection comprising:
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| 20150059769 | TOOTH IMPACT GUARD - A tooth impact protection guard incorporates a posterior portion with a labial margin substantially at a contour of an alveolar ridge. The posterior portion extends over an occlusal surface of each posterior tooth and covers the lingual cusps to a posterior lingual margin at the cemento-enamel junction. An anterior portion has a contiguous labial margin with the posterior portion at a contour of the attached alveolar ridge. The anterior portion terminates in an anterior lingual margin substantially adjacent an incisal edge of each anterior tooth with an overlap of between 2 and 5 mm. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150059770 | TOOLS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INTERMAXILLARY FIXATION - Novel tools, accessories and methods for fixing a patient's upper and lower jaws together with flexible straps are disclosed. The tools are intended to either allow placement of a flexible strap to bind items to the teeth, or for using a flexible strap to fasten the upper and lower jaw into place, among other purposes. These accessories include a washer with a ratchet head for mounting on a bone screw, a bone screw with integrated ratchet head, dental blocks for use with the bone screws and washers, a flexible strap provided with a dissection tip for forcing the strap through tissue, and combinations thereof, and tools for inserting flexible straps through the gums, among other tools and accessories. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150068538 | Oral Airway and Intubation Assisting Device - An oral airway and intubation assisting device that protects a patient's teeth and includes a wedge adapted to redirect force from the patient's incisor teeth to the patient's maxilla, a block adapted to hold the patient's mouth open, and an airway guide adapted to prevent the tongue from closing the throat and maintain a clear passage for air. Additionally, the device may include a tube retainer adapted to secure the intubation tube against movement. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150075542 | SET OF OCCLUSAL SPLINTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A set of occlusal splints includes a maxillary splint engageable over a maxillary superior dental arch of a mouth; and a mandibular splint engageable over a mandibular dental arch of the mouth. Each one of the maxillary splint and the mandibular splint is substantially U-shaped with an anterior section and two posterior sections extending from opposite ends of the anterior section. Each one of the maxillary splint and the mandibular splint has an inner wall surface defining a cavity shaped and configured to encase teeth of the corresponding one of the dental arches and an opposed outer wall surface, the outer wall surface having a contact surface at the anterior section. The maxillary and mandibular splints are operable in a contact configuration, wherein the contact surfaces of the maxillary and mandibular splints are abutted one against the other, and wherein an occlusal face of the posterior sections are spaced apart from one another. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150083139 | MOUTH GUARD WITH BREATHING AND DRINKING APERTURE - A mouth guard includes a pair of spaced-apart molar receiving members with an inner wall extending therebetween. The inner wall is configured for insertion between a user's lips and teeth. An outer wall is configured to confront an exterior surface of the user's lips. A conduit extends between the inner and outer walls and includes a passage formed therethrough. The passage extends through the inner wall between the molar receiving members and extends through the outer wall whereby a user may breathe or drink through the passage. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150136147 | Pre-fabricated Anterior Guidance Package Kit for patients having bruxism/clenching habit with or without various malocclusions-II - A pre-fabricated, pre-programmed or custom-made guidance package is provided. The Anterior Guidance Package (AGP) of current invention is comprised of one maxillary guidance component and one mandibular guidance component produced in many shapes and sizes. Those components are attached to a maxillary retention piece and a mandibular retention piece, respectively when the mandible is at a point defined by an operator to provide ideal anterior guidance for the mandible, or to provide specialized guidance for a damaged stomatognathic system. In contrast to all current bruxism or Tempor-mandibular disorders (TMD) appliances, the AGP according to current invention provides a wide range of features and options including three-dimensional control, superior mechanical advantage and preferable vertical dimension at rest. The primary purpose is to provide a superior anterior guidance night guard including relief of centric occlusion/centric relation discrepancy for the amelioration of the damage and pain caused by bruxism. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150305918 | BRUXISM TREATMENT DEVICE - An intraoral device is disclosed. The device includes a curved portion configured to extend along a user's teeth, and first and second back portions connected to the curved portion. In addition, the device includes a plurality of projections extending from each of the first and second back portions, where the projections are positioned such that, when in the user's mouth, the projections are between upper and lower teeth of the user. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150327956 | DENTAL APPLIANCE TO PREVENT MASTICATION - A device to prevent the mastication of food, consisting of top and bottom retainer elements which are attached to the top and bottom teeth so that they cannot be easily removed, and food barriers extending between the top and bottom retainer elements which prevent food from reaching the chewing surfaces of the teeth, said food barriers allowing the jaws to be fully opened and closed. | 11-19-2015 |
| 20150366700 | ORAL APPLIANCE - There is provided an oral appliance including: a body having a shape corresponding to a teeth arrangement; an upper teeth recess formed in an upper portion of the body to allow teeth included in the teeth arrangement of an upper jaw to be inserted therein; and a lower teeth recess formed in a lower portion of the body to allow teeth included in the teeth arrangement of a lower jaw to be inserted therein and allowing the lower jaw to move forward by a predetermined distance. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20150367090 | Nasal Administration - A delivery device for and method of providing for delivery of substance to the central nervous system (CNS) of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a nosepiece unit for insertion into a nasal airway of a subject and comprising an outlet unit which includes a nozzle for delivering substance into the nasal airway of the subject; and a substance supply unit which is operable to deliver a dose of substance to the nozzle; wherein the delivery device is configured such that at least 30% of the dose as initially deposited in the nasal airway is deposited in an upper posterior region of the nasal airway, thereby providing a CNS concentration of the substance, and hence CNS effect, which is significantly greater than that which would be predicted from a counterpart blood plasma concentration of the substance. | 12-24-2015 |
| 20160001160 | AWE JAW MOUTH GUARD - A dental guard has a first portion which is molded or shaped to conform to the teeth of either one of the upper or lower jaw, a second portion which is a resilient material having passages therethrough to permit passage of air, and a third portion adapted for contact with the other one of the upper or lower jaw. The dental guard provides enhanced TMJ stability, protects teeth, allows air flow for breathing, protects the airway from foreign objects, and allows compression in case of impact or necessity of swallowing. | 01-07-2016 |
| 20160022380 | WIRED-MOUTH-PROTECTION MEDICAL DEVICE - A wired-mouth-protection medical device comprises at least one flexible material pad that defines a pair of opposed faces and is configured to be positioned between and in operative resting contact with teeth and gums of a surgical patient and surgical hardware attached to the teeth and/or gums. In this way, the pad wraps about a front of top and bottom sets of the teeth and gums in a “wired mouth” state of the patient and acts as a barrier between at least one surgical wound of the teeth and/or gums and the surgical hardware. The pad defines further an air hole that is configured to allow the patient to breathe through the pad. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160030232 | DENTAL RETAINER SYSTEM - Systems and methods for securing a person's upper jaw in place relative to the lower jaw. Included are dental mounts affixed to teeth on the upper and lower jaw as well as a support affixed between the mounts to hold the jaw in place. Some embodiments include an extended support having a substantially U-shaped portion for protecting teeth from injury. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160045361 | Teeth Separating System - Left and right base components each have upper and lower surfaces in a generally horizontal orientation, an exterior edge, a forward point, a rearward point, and an interior edge. Each base component has a generally oval central extent, a forward extent, and a semicircular rearward extent. A support component in an arcuate configuration is positionable in a generally vertical orientation. The support component has inner and outer faces and upper and lower edges. The upper edge is perpendicular to and integrally formed with the base components at the exterior edge. The support component has terminal ends located adjacent to the base components. The support component has an arcuate forward section between the base components. The lower surface of the base components is spaced from the upper surface of the forward section by an elevational space. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160095741 | BRUXISM GUARD WITH MANDIBLE COMPENSATION MECHANISM - A bruxism guard is described. The bruxism guard includes a first U shaped tray having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface including a trough with a dental insert positioned therein, wherein the dental insert substantially conforms to a full arch of a subject's teeth, and a second U shaped tray having a top surface and a bottom surface, the top surface including a trough with a dental insert positioned therein, wherein the dental insert substantially conforms to a only a partial arch of the subject's teeth, wherein the bottom surfaces of the first and second trays oppose each other when positioned within the subject's mouth. Also described is a bruxism guard having a removable T-Bar that permits the bruxism guard to be interlocked in at least four different configurations. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160143770 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE TREATMENT OF BRUXISM - 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. | 05-26-2016 |
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