Device for preventing bruxism
US5553626A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/563
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An anti bruxism device for stopping or at least diminishing bruxism comprises a splint adapted to be secured to a tooth of a user, and a biofeedback system mounted on the splint. The biofeedback system includes a detector for detecting bruxism, and a stimulation device for stimulating the user responsive to detection of bruxism by the detector. The stimulation produced by the stimulation device causes the user to stop bruxating. Bruxism is a function that could damage teeth and molars, and may affect the neuro-muscular system in a negative way, and could cause, for example, headaches.
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