Dentistry – Orthodontics – By mouthpiece-type retainer
Patent
1997-03-13
1998-05-19
Lucchesi, Nicholas D.
Dentistry
Orthodontics
By mouthpiece-type retainer
128860, A61C 300
Patent
active
057528225
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for relieving upper airway disorders and related problems is shown and described. A tongue positioning extension is provided on a dental orthotic, the extension being positioned under a user's tongue on either side of the user's mouth. The extension is configured to elevate a tongue of the user, the tongue resting on an upper surface of the extension. The extension has a sufficient depth to prevent the tongue from moving below the extension, but is sufficiently narrow to prevent the extension from impinging on the tissues of the floor of the mouth. An upper surface of the extension is convex and polished, and edges of the extension are rounded, to allow the tongue to move easily and comfortably to the upper surface. By elevating the tongue in this manner, restriction of the upper respiratory passages is relieved, resulting in a variety of benefits to the user.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3871370 (1975-03-01), McDonald
patent: 4715368 (1987-12-01), George
patent: 4718662 (1988-01-01), North
patent: 4784605 (1988-11-01), Bergersen
patent: 5092346 (1992-03-01), Hays et al.
patent: 5117816 (1992-06-01), Shapiro et al.
patent: 5513656 (1996-05-01), Boyd, Sr.
LandOfFree
Apparatus for relieving upper airway disorders and related probl does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Apparatus for relieving upper airway disorders and related probl, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Apparatus for relieving upper airway disorders and related probl will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1847528