Orthopedic pacifier

Details Orthopedic pacifier Orthopedic pacifier

1990-12-24

1992-07-28

Pellegrino, Stephen C.

Surgery

Instruments

Oral pacifier

606234, 606235, D24194, D24195, D24196, D24197, 215 111, 215 112, 215 113, 215 114, 215 115, 215 116, A61J 1100

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051337401

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic pacifier, which is useful to inhibit or correct a receding lower jaw condition for improved placement of the upper and lower alveolar ridges of an infant's mouth, includes a shield to border the lips, a resiliently deformable bulbous body and a bridge connecting the base end of the body to the shield. The bridge extends between the upper and lower alveolar ridges from the base end to the shield and positions the body with its free end located posteriorly in the mouth. The body has a palatal conforming upper portion, and a lower portion defining an inclined section extending from the base end to the free end to engage the posterior side of the lower alveolar ridge to guide the lower jaw forward to foster its potential to grow into normal position relative to the upper jaw. A depression in the free end guides tongue placement to direct its forces toward the palate to improve control for swallowing.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3130725 (1964-04-01), Griesinger
patent: 3875940 (1975-04-01), Beuther
patent: 4765497 (1988-08-01), Hsu

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