CN113571151A

CN113571151A - Device and method for monitoring orofacial muscle training

Info

Publication number: CN113571151A
Application number: CN202110799109.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 黄雷; 周可拓
Original assignee: Wuxi Ea Medical Instruments Technologies Ltd
Current assignee: Wuxi Ea Medical Instruments Technologies Ltd
Priority date: 2017-09-05
Filing date: 2017-09-05
Publication date: 2021-10-29
Also published as: CN109420289A; WO2019047291A1

Abstract

An aspect of the application provides a device for monitoring orofacial muscle training, including body and sensor, the structure of body is so for it can be worn in orofacial portion, the sensor set up in on the body, the sensor is in the overall arrangement on the body is so, makes when the body is worn in orofacial portion, the sensor can the perception treat the motion of training orofacial muscle according to predetermined mode.

Description

Device and method for monitoring orofacial muscle training

Technical Field

The present application relates generally to devices and methods for monitoring orofacial muscle training.

Background

In orthodontic treatment, a doctor usually treats only the appearance (e.g., the position of teeth), and little attention is paid to the influence of muscles. However, studies have demonstrated that muscle has a key effect on the stability of orthodontic treatment and in some cases muscle problems are the cause of oral problems, neglecting which may result in either a failure to perform the correction or relapse after treatment.

Orofacial muscle function therapy (OMT) is a multidisciplinary comprehensive treatment method for evaluating, diagnosing, preventing and treating orofacial muscles and patients with abnormal functions thereof. The mechanism is that the nerve-muscle of the oromandibular face is re-educated to promote the normal development of the craniofacial structure and the coordination and stabilization of the oromandibular system function, and the oral cavity and maxillofacial therapeutic method is a therapeutic method focusing on the etiology. The treatment method requires the patient to carry out corresponding orofacial muscle function training actions, and a proper trainer can be selected for matching use.

In practical clinical applications, good patient compliance is critical to the success of treatment. Doctors must effectively stimulate the subjective motility of patients (especially teenagers and children) and understand the importance of training exercises so that the patients can be well matched in the treatment process. The lack of guidance, monitoring and assessment of treatment for orofacial muscle function can lead to a series of problems that affect the effectiveness of the treatment.

In view of the above, there is a need for an apparatus and a method for effectively monitoring the oral and facial muscle function training of a patient, so that others (e.g., doctors, parents, family members, etc.) can effectively supervise the oral and facial muscle function training of the patient and also urge the patient to complete the prescribed oral and facial muscle function training by himself/herself, thereby better matching and consolidating the orthodontic treatment.

Disclosure of Invention

An aspect of the application provides a device for monitoring orofacial muscle training, including body and sensor, the structure of body is so for it can be worn in orofacial portion, the sensor set up in on the body, the sensor is in the overall arrangement on the body is so, makes when the body is worn in orofacial portion, the sensor can the perception treat the motion of training orofacial muscle according to predetermined mode. In some embodiments, the "sensing the movement of the orofacial muscle to be trained in the predetermined manner" may be sensing a predetermined movement track of a part related to the orofacial muscle to be trained, or reaching a predetermined target position, and the like, wherein if the orofacial muscle to be trained moves in the predetermined manner, the related part is driven to move in the predetermined track or reach the predetermined target position. In summary, "sensing the movement of the orofacial muscle to be trained in a predetermined manner" may include all possible manifestations of "the movement of the orofacial muscle to be trained in a predetermined manner".

In some embodiments, the orofacial muscles may be oral and facial muscles.

In some embodiments, more specifically, the orofacial muscles may be oral and facial muscles that have an effect on dental treatment.

In some embodiments, the sensor may be one of: pressure sensors, strain sensors, pressure sensors, electromyography sensors, and any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the body is configured such that it is at least partially within the oral cavity when worn on the oral face.

In some embodiments, the body includes opposed lingual and buccal screens defining therebetween upper and lower channels for receiving maxillary and mandibular dentitions, respectively.

In some embodiments, the sensor is disposed on the lingual side of the labial-buccal screen.

In some embodiments, the device for monitoring orofacial muscle training further comprises a battery and a wireless communication device, the battery is arranged on the body, the battery is connected with the sensor and the wireless communication device to supply power to the sensor and the wireless communication device, and the wireless communication device is used for sending the information collected by the sensor outwards.

In some embodiments, the device for monitoring orofacial muscle training further includes a battery disposed on the body, the battery being connected to the sensor for supplying power thereto, and a storage device connected to the sensor for storing information collected by the sensor.

Yet another aspect of the present application provides a method of monitoring orofacial muscle training, comprising: the computer acquires data acquired by the sensor in orofacial muscle training; judging whether the orofacial muscle training is qualified or not based on the data and a preset standard to obtain a first judgment result; and outputting the first judgment result.

In some embodiments, the orofacial muscles may be oral and facial muscles.

In some embodiments, further, the orofacial muscles may be oral and facial muscles that have an effect on dental treatment.

In some embodiments, the sensor is disposed on a body, the body is configured such that it can be worn on the orofacial portion, and the sensor is disposed on the body such that when the body is worn on the orofacial portion, the sensor can sense movement of the orofacial muscle to be trained in a predetermined manner.

In some embodiments, the first determination result is output in one of the following ways: images, sounds, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the computer acquires the data in real time as the sensor collects the data.

In some embodiments, the method of monitoring orofacial muscle training further comprises: a picture is generated based on the data that simulates the motion of the corresponding portion of the orofacial surface.

In some embodiments, the method of monitoring orofacial muscle training further comprises: judging which part of the orofacial muscle training is unqualified based on the data to obtain a second judgment result; and outputting the second judgment result.

In some embodiments, the second determination result is output in one of the following ways: images, sounds, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the method of monitoring orofacial muscle training further comprises: and selecting the orofacial muscle training and the preset standard corresponding to the orofacial muscle training from a plurality of orofacial muscle training types according to a user instruction. In other words, the method of monitoring orofacial muscle training may be compatible with a variety of different orofacial muscle training. The data content received by the computer and the predetermined criteria for determining whether orofacial muscle training is acceptable may differ for different orofacial muscle training. Therefore, when the method for monitoring the orofacial muscle training starts to operate, the user can select the corresponding orofacial muscle training, and the computer can adopt the corresponding data processing mode and the preset standard for judging whether the orofacial muscle training is qualified or not according to the selection of the user.

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The above and other features of the present application will be further explained with reference to the accompanying drawings and detailed description thereof. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only several exemplary embodiments in accordance with the disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts, unless otherwise specified.

FIG. 1A schematically illustrates an apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 1B schematically illustrates a shell-like body of the device for monitoring orofacial muscle training shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 1C schematically illustrates the flying piece of the device for monitoring orofacial muscle training shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of a system for monitoring orofacial muscle training in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a schematic flow chart of a orofacial muscle training monitoring method in one embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 4 schematically illustrates an apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training in yet another embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 5A schematically illustrates an apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training in yet another embodiment of the present application; and

fig. 5B schematically illustrates the device for monitoring orofacial muscle training shown in fig. 5A.

Detailed Description

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification. The exemplary embodiments mentioned in the description and the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Those skilled in the art, having benefit of this disclosure, will appreciate that many other embodiments can be devised which do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present application. It should be understood that the aspects of the present application, as described and illustrated herein, may be arranged, substituted, combined, separated, and designed in a wide variety of different configurations, all of which are within the scope of the present application.

In view of the key role and non-negligible influence of orofacial muscle training in orthodontics, the inventor of the present application has developed a device and a method for monitoring orofacial muscle training through a great deal of research, so that others (such as doctors, parents, family members, etc.) can effectively supervise orofacial muscle function training of patients, and the patients can also be urged to complete the prescribed orofacial muscle function training, thereby better matching and consolidating orthodontic treatment. It can be understood that the monitoring device and the method for training the orofacial muscles are not only suitable for orthodontic treatment, but also suitable for other conditions needing training the orofacial muscles.

Orofacial muscles include muscles of the mouth and face. Further, the orofacial muscles may be muscles having an effect on dental treatment. Still further, the orofacial muscles may be muscles that have an effect on orthodontics.

For orthodontics, orofacial muscle training is based on neuroplasticity (the brain has the ability to adapt with physiological or pathological afferent signals), re-educates the neuro-muscular system, and finally plays a role in preventing, blocking and treating craniomaxillofacial deformity.

Referring to fig. 1A, there is schematically shown an apparatus 200 for monitoring orofacial muscle training worn on maxillary dentition 100, which may be used for monitoring N-point training and lingual frenulum extension training, according to an embodiment of the present application.

Please refer to the clinical diagnosis and treatment manual for oral and facial muscle function therapy (hereinafter, referred to as "diagnosis and treatment manual"), chapter seven, section two (p59), published by smith in 2016 of the people's health publishing house, wherein N-point training is to keep the mouth slightly open and the lip muscle not moving at the position of the tip of the tongue about 5mm after the upper incisor, i.e., the position of the tip of the tongue when the pronunciation of the english letter "N" is finished. Each training was maintained for 10 seconds, 5 times for 1 group, and 3 groups of training were performed daily. The training can help the patient to remember the correct tongue position and correct the habit of low tongue position.

Please refer to section seven of the third chapter of the manual for diagnosis and treatment, section two (p61), the tongue frenulum stretching exercise is that the tongue tip moves back and forth along the palate from the papilla of the incisors (i.e. from the incisors, the tongue rolls back as far as possible to the soft and hard palate boundary). Each training time is 5 seconds, 50 times are one group, and 2 groups of training are carried out every day. The training can stimulate the muscles at the base of the tongue and help the tongue of the patient to lift.

The device 200 for monitoring orofacial muscle training comprises a shell-shaped main body 201 and a suspending piece 203, wherein the suspending piece 203 is detachably mounted on the lingual side of the shell-shaped main body 201 corresponding to the upper incisors and extends towards the lingual side, and the two components form a body of the device 200 for monitoring orofacial muscle training.

Referring to fig. 1B and fig. 1C, fig. 1B schematically illustrates the shell-shaped main body 201, and fig. C schematically illustrates the suspension member 203.

The shell-shaped body 201 is formed in an integrated shell shape, and forms a cavity for accommodating the dentition so as to be worn on the dentition. In one embodiment, the geometry of the cavity may substantially conform to the dentition. In yet another embodiment, the cavity has a geometry that repositions the dentition from the first region to a predetermined second configuration.

In one embodiment, shell-like body 201 may be fabricated in a hot-press film forming process. In yet another embodiment, shell-like body 201 may be fabricated with a digital model control device of shell-like body 201, such as a 3D printing device or a numerically controlled machine tool. The method of making the shell-like body is well known in the art and will not be described in detail herein.

The suspending part 203 is generally Y-shaped, and a buckle 2031 is provided at the middle part thereof to be engaged with a slot 2011 of the shell-shaped main body 201, and the bifurcated ends 2033 and 2035 of the suspending part 203 are engaged with

slots

2013 and 2015 of the shell-shaped main body 201, respectively, so as to fix the suspending part 203 to the shell-shaped main body 201.

Pressure sensors (not shown) can be packaged in the suspending pieces 203, so that when the tongue tip pushes the corresponding parts of the suspending pieces 203 against the palate during N-point training or tongue frenulum stretching training, the pressure sensors in the suspending pieces 203 can sense corresponding pressure, and monitoring of the N-point training is achieved.

In one embodiment, the pressure sensor encapsulated in the flying piece 203 can be a thin film strip pressure sensor, such as an A201 sensor provided by Flexiforcement, and an RP-L series thin film resistive pressure sensitive sensor provided by Shenzhen force sensing technology. In yet another embodiment, the pressure sensors encapsulated within the flying object 203 may be one or more single point pressure sensors distributed in a manner, such as the IMS series of single point sensors provided by the eismic technology. It will be appreciated from the teachings of the present application that a wide variety of sensors may be used, and that they are not limited to those listed above and will not be described further herein.

Referring to FIG. 2, a schematic block diagram of a system 20 for monitoring orofacial muscle training in one embodiment of the present application is shown.

The system 20 for monitoring orofacial muscle training includes an apparatus 200 for monitoring orofacial muscle training and a computer 205.

In one embodiment, the pendant 203 may enclose therein a pressure sensor 2037, a wireless communication device 2039, and a power source 2041, which may form a sensing device. The power source 2041 may provide power to the pressure sensor 2037 and the wireless communication device 2039. In one embodiment, the power source 2041 may be a wireless charging enabled power source for ease of use. The wireless communication device 2039 receives the pressure information collected by the pressure sensor 2037 and transmits the pressure information to the outside in a wireless manner (e.g., bluetooth or WiFi).

The computer 205 includes a wireless communication device 2051 that is capable of receiving signals transmitted by the wireless communication device 2039. The computer 205 may be equipped with a computer program for monitoring orofacial muscle training, and the computer program, when executed, can control the computer 205 to process the signal received by the wireless communication device 2051 to obtain the orofacial muscle training situation, and display the situation to the user through the human-computer interaction interface.

The computer 205 may be any suitable computer, such as a personal computer, a smart phone, a tablet computer, and so forth.

In yet another embodiment, the hangar 203 may further include a storage device (not shown) for storing the pressure information collected by the pressure sensor 2037. After the orofacial muscle training is completed, the device 200 for monitoring orofacial muscle training is removed from the oral cavity, and the data stored in the memory device is transmitted to the computer 205 by wire or wirelessly. The data is then processed by the computer 205 to obtain orofacial muscle training and presented to the user via the human-machine interface.

In yet another embodiment, in use, the pendant 203 can be connected to the computer 205 via a cable (e.g., a USB cable, an IEEE 1394 cable, a Lightning cable, etc.). In this manner, a built-in power supply may not be required within hangars 203 and the collected data may be transmitted to computer 205 in real-time.

In one embodiment, a computer program for monitoring orofacial muscle training, when executed, can control the computer 205 to perform an orofacial muscle training monitoring method. Please refer to fig. 3, which is a schematic flowchart of a orofacial muscle training monitoring method 300 according to an embodiment of the present application.

In 301, data collected during orofacial muscle training by an apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training is acquired.

As described above, the computer may receive the data collected during the orofacial muscle training from the apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training in real time, or may receive the data collected during the orofacial muscle training, which is stored in the apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training, from the apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training after the orofacial muscle training is finished.

Here, the orofacial muscle training monitoring method 300 will be described by taking N-point training as an example.

For N-point training, a single point pressure sensor may be packaged in place on the Y-shaped body of the pendant 203 so that when the tongue pushes the pendant 203 against the palate in the correct position, the sensor packaged in the pendant 203 can detect the pressure exerted by the tongue.

In one embodiment, for a single point pressure sensor, the primitives collected during training may include sensor identification, force value, and sample time.

At 303, it is determined whether orofacial muscle training is acceptable based on the collected data and a predetermined criterion.

For N-point training, one qualifying N-point training may be specified to be 10 seconds after the apical tip is 5mm behind the upper incisor. In one embodiment, a force threshold may be set, such as 1N. If the force values obtained by continuously sampling the sensors within 10 seconds are all larger than 1N, one qualified N-point training can be considered to be completed. It is understood that the criterion for determining whether the training of the orofacial muscles is qualified or not may be formulated according to specific situations and requirements, for example, if a certain proportion (for example, 90%) of force values obtained by continuous sampling within 10 seconds is greater than 1N, then it is considered that a qualified N-point training is completed.

According to the "handbook of diagnosis and treatment", 1 group was given 5 times for N-point training, and 3 groups of training were required each day. In one embodiment, the computer 205 may determine whether a sufficient number of exercises have been completed for the day based on the data collected by the sensing device 203.

In 305, the result of the determination is output.

In one embodiment, the computer 205 may control an output device to output the result of the determination. The output device may be a display, a speaker, a printer, etc., and any combination thereof.

In one embodiment, the computer program may control the computer 205 to provide a human-machine interface through which a user can control the operation of the computer program and the computer 205 can provide relevant information to the user.

In one embodiment, the computer program may be used to monitor different orofacial muscle exercises. It can be known under the inspiration of this application that to different orofacial muscle trains, probably need adopt different devices that are used for monitoring orofacial muscle train, the data of gathering during the control and the standard of judging whether training is qualified also probably are different. In one embodiment, the computer program may include a plurality of modules to respectively correspond to different orofacial muscle exercises. One module may include its unique data processing means and corresponding judgment criteria for the adequacy of orofacial muscle training. Through the human-computer interaction interface, a user can select the orofacial muscle training type to be monitored when the computer program is run.

In one embodiment, where the computer 205 is capable of receiving data collected by the sensors in real time, the computer program may control the computer 205 to generate a simulated frame of motion of the corresponding portion of the patient based on the received data, and may indicate to the patient deficiencies in the training, such as which actions did not work well or are of insufficient strength, etc., in the frame based on the received data. This can improve the interest of orofacial muscle training and help correct orofacial muscle training.

In one embodiment, for tongue frenulum stretch training, a pressure sensor that collects data at multiple points may be used, for example, multiple collection points may be distributed substantially evenly along a straight line on the flying piece 203. In one embodiment, a threshold of 0.5N may be set, and only when the force at the acquisition site is greater than 0.5N, is it recorded. If the corresponding collection points on the hangars 203 are recorded to be sequentially subjected to a force greater than 0.5N, then a qualified tongue frenulum extension training can be manually completed.

Referring to fig. 4, an apparatus 400 for monitoring orofacial muscle training in one embodiment of the present application is schematically illustrated.

The device 400 for monitoring orofacial muscle training comprises a body 401, wherein the body 401 is basically the same as the training device in structure and comprises a tongue screen 403 and a lip and cheek screen 405 which are clamped to form a lower groove 407 and an upper groove 409 for accommodating mandibular dentition and maxillary dentition respectively. Device 400 for monitoring orofacial muscle training further includes two single

point pressure sensors

411a and 411b, located in upper channel 409 on the lingual side of labial cheek screen 405 corresponding to the two upper incisors.

In one embodiment, the trainer can separate the upper and lower teeth to promote alveolar process growth and development towards the buccal side; when swallowing, the tongue is lifted at the higher part of the upper palate, light pressure is generated on two sides and is transmitted to the trainer, and then the pressure is transmitted to the supporting tissue of the teeth, so that the teeth are facilitated to move towards the buccal side, and the dental arch is enlarged.

In yet another embodiment, the trainer can guide the erupted permanent teeth to be better arranged through the arch tracks (the lower groove 407 and the upper groove 409) in the primary dentition stage and the early mixed dentition stage, so as to avoid the influence of abnormal pressure of the masseter muscle, the cheek muscle or the lip muscle and enable the teeth to erupt more freely.

The device 400 for monitoring orofacial muscle training can be used to monitor massaging upper lip training. Please refer to Dr. Oscar quick as A. The first edition of The training and The biological systems, chapter 2016 (p116), published by AMLCA in 2016, and The upper lip massage training is: close the lips, put the patient's index finger on the upper lip of the bottom of the nose, and slowly massage downwards to draw the lips. 1 group per day was required, 20 times per group, 15 seconds each time. The training can help the patient to open the wings of the nose.

The single

point pressure sensors

411a and 411b are capable of sensing pressure during the massaging upper lip training. In one embodiment, a threshold of 1N may be set, and if the single

point pressure sensors

411a and 411b sense a force greater than 1N simultaneously and last for 15 seconds, a qualified upper lip massage exercise is deemed to be completed.

It will be appreciated that, in the context of the present application, the arrangement of the sensors on the body 401 may vary depending on the particular application and different requirements. For example, a single point pressure sensor may be provided for each tooth, or a segmented sensor may be provided at a corresponding position according to requirements, or a strip-shaped strain sensor may be provided on the lingual side of the labial and buccal screen 405 in the upper groove 409, covering the entire length of the upper groove 409, which is not listed here.

Referring to fig. 5A and 5B, an apparatus 500 for monitoring orofacial muscle training in one embodiment of the present application is schematically illustrated.

The device 500 for monitoring orofacial muscle training includes a lip stop 501, a grip 503, and a pull ring 505. Wherein, the clamping portion 503 and the pulling ring 505 are respectively located at two sides of the lip stop 501, the clamping portion 503 is substantially flat, and a pressure sensing device (not shown) is encapsulated therein. The device 500 for monitoring orofacial muscle training can be used for monitoring lip puckering training, when in training, the clamping part 503 is clamped between the upper lip and the lower lip, and the lip stop 501 is positioned outside the oral cavity and clings to the lips. Pull ring 505 is used for the user to take device 500 for monitoring orofacial muscle training for ease of donning and doffing.

Please refer to section seven of the third chapter of the handbook of diagnosis and treatment (p64), the lip closing training is to close the lips so as not to expose the lipstick as much as possible. Requiring 1 training set per day, 25 per set, 5 seconds each. Sipping is training aiming at muscles of the upper lip and the lower lip, can stimulate orbicularis oris muscles and contract mental muscles, and contributes to forming a habit of lip closure.

In one embodiment, a threshold of 1N may be set, and as long as the grip 503 is subjected to a force greater than 1N for 5 seconds, an acceptable sipping training may be artificially completed.

While the apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training in the above embodiments is at least partially worn within the mouth, it will be appreciated in the context of the present application that in some cases the apparatus for monitoring orofacial muscle training may also be worn on the face.

Under the development of this application, can understand, the shape, structure, the mounting means of the device for monitoring orofacial muscle training are various, can design according to specific training and the type of sensor etc..

It will be appreciated by the teachings of the present application that, in addition to pressure sensors, any other suitable sensors may be used to collect orofacial muscle training data, such as pressure sensors, electromyographic sensors, strain sensors, and the like. The electromyographic sensor is a sensor which can sense action potential waveforms of muscle fiber cells and convert the action potential waveforms into usable output signals. A strain sensor is a sensor that generates a slight resilient deformation under the action of pressure or motion and converts it into a usable output signal (e.g., strain rate).

It is clear from the teachings of the present application that in addition to active sensors (requiring external power to operate), passive sensors may also be employed. The non-contact sensing energy acquisition and non-contact data output can be realized. For example, the energy and output signal may be obtained by coupling external radio frequency electromagnetic waves through a device having frequency selective characteristics. Such as Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) wireless sensors, piezoelectric sensors, SAW-RFID, etc.

It will be appreciated in light of the present disclosure that the apparatus, system, and method for monitoring orofacial muscle training of the present application are applicable not only to orofacial muscle training in the dental context, but also to orofacial muscle training for any other purpose.

While various aspects and embodiments of the disclosure are disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to be limiting. The scope and spirit of the application are to be determined only by the claims appended hereto.

Likewise, the various diagrams may illustrate an exemplary architecture or other configuration of the disclosed methods and systems that is useful for understanding the features and functionality that may be included in the disclosed methods and systems. The claimed subject matter is not limited to the exemplary architectures or configurations shown, but rather, the desired features can be implemented using a variety of alternative architectures and configurations. In addition, to the extent that flow diagrams, functional descriptions, and method claims do not follow, the order in which the blocks are presented should not be limited to the various embodiments which perform the recited functions in the same order, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, the terms and phrases used herein, and variations thereof, are to be construed as open-ended as opposed to limiting. In some instances, the presence of an extensible term or phrases such as "one or more," "at least," "but not limited to," or other similar terms should not be construed as intended or required to imply a narrowing in instances where such extensible terms may not be present.

Claims

1. A method of monitoring orofacial muscle training, comprising:

the computer acquires data acquired by the sensor in orofacial muscle training;

judging whether the orofacial muscles to be trained finish the movement in a preset mode or not based on the data to obtain a first judgment result; and

and outputting the first judgment result.

2. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, wherein the orofacial muscles are oral and facial muscles.

3. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 2, wherein the orofacial muscles are oral and facial muscles that have an effect on dental treatment.

4. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, wherein the sensor is one of: pressure sensors, strain sensors, pressure sensors, electromyography sensors, and any combination thereof.

5. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, wherein the sensor is disposed on a body configured to be worn on the orofacial portion, the sensor being disposed on the body such that when the body is worn on the orofacial portion, the sensor senses movement of the orofacial muscle to be trained in a predetermined manner.

6. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, wherein the first determination is output in one of the following ways: images, sounds, and combinations thereof.

7. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, wherein the computer obtains the data in real time as the sensor collects the data.

8. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 7, further comprising: a picture is generated based on the data that simulates the motion of the corresponding portion of the orofacial surface.

9. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, further comprising: judging which part of the orofacial muscle training is unqualified based on the data to obtain a second judgment result; and outputting the second judgment result.

10. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 9, wherein the second determination is output in one of the following ways: images, sounds, and combinations thereof.

11. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, further comprising: and selecting the orofacial muscle training and the preset motion mode of the orofacial muscle to be trained corresponding to the orofacial muscle training from a plurality of orofacial muscle training types according to a user instruction.

12. The method of monitoring orofacial muscle training of claim 1, wherein the data includes sensor identification, force values, and sample times.