Measurement device for quantifying the severity of bruxism

Details Measurement device for quantifying the severity of bruxism Measurement device for quantifying the severity of bruxism

1998-01-13

1999-06-15

Wilson, John J.

Dentistry

Apparatus

Having means to record or indicate jaw movement or position...

433215, 128848, A61C 1904

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059115769

ABSTRACT:
A bruxism monitoring device comprising a thin shell formed to the shape of and elastically retained to one or more teeth, said shell further comprising: a plurality of layers having mutually distinguishable colors, each color distinguishable from the colors of adjacent layers; and a material thickness that is greater anteriorly than posteriorly. The outer layer of the shell, when worn away by grinding action, reveals an inner layer. The regions of wear may be analyzed to determine the extent of the bruxing activity.

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