Intraoral device with detachable mouth prop
US11589970B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such mouthpiece may include a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable.
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