Apparatus for treating bruxism

Details Apparatus for treating bruxism Apparatus for treating bruxism

1988-08-25

1991-02-26

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128782, A61B 5103

Patent

active

049954040

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure is directed to apparatuses for the treatment of bruxism, utilizing aversive conditioning. The apparatus provides biting surfaces and is fittable within a user's mouth. When the user bites on the biting surfaces, an electric shock is delivered. In another embodiment, an alarm is provided for arousing or alerting the user. The apparatus can determine the number of bruxing events and/or the biting force of the user. Strain gage and pressure sensing resistor (PSR) using embodiments are also disclosed.

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