Device for treating the temporomandibular joint

Details Device for treating the temporomandibular joint Device for treating the temporomandibular joint

2005-12-27

2005-12-27

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

C433S006000, C128S861000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06978786

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device for treating the temporomandibular joint. The device includes pads (5) for placing on the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth (Z) of the left-hand and right-hand sides of the mouth, wherein the pads are filled with fluid (F), and are connected to each other by means of a tube (7) for fluid exchange. To improve the wearing comfort, it is proposed according to the invention that each pad (5) has on one side of it a means (1, 3, 4, 8) for clamping on the posterior tooth (Z).

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