Tongue therapy device

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1985-10-22

1986-09-02

Stouffer, Richard T.

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Truss

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128132R, A61F 556, A61F 1300

Patent

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046089748

ABSTRACT:
A tongue therapy device is disclosed for training the tongue to assume its proper posture on the palate and to prevent tongue thrust during swallowing. The device includes an element, such as a pin, for irritating the tongue upon contact. A protective element is provided which keeps the tongue off the irritating element unless the tongue moves beyond a given point. The protective element can be a resiliently yieldable cover for the pin. Alternatively, it can be a ramp sloped to resist forward movement of the tongue. Each device is compact enough to fit on the lingual side of a single tooth. It can be, therefore, mass-produced to fit substantially all individuals and can be installed relatively quickly and easily.

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patent: 3871370 (1975-03-01), McDonald
patent: 3884226 (1975-05-01), Tepper

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