Temporomandibular joint-myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome treatment apparatus and methodology
US4586509A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 6, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2004 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36014
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Temporomandibular joint-myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (TMJ-MPDS) treatment apparatus and methodology employs a transcutaneous electronic wave to suppress pain associated with TMJ-MPDS. A first positive contact electrode is placed at the pain site and a second positive contact electrode is placed at the contra-lateral temporomandibular joint; and a negative contact electrode is placed at the web of the ipsilateral hand. An electronic current wave comprising relatively high frequency pulses with a low frequency amplitude modulation is then applied between the first to the second electrodes.
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