Dental mouthpiece
US11826217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 8, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C17/092
- 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 a mouthpiece may comprise a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In an embodiment, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. The main body portion has an anterior wall inside the curve and a posterior wall outside the curve, and an at least one connector connecting the anterior wall and the posterior wall. The main body portion has an anterior intervening wall and the posterior intervening wall in between the anterior and posterior walls. The anterior intervening wall and the posterior intervening walls have alternating crests and troughs.
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