DE202009011964U1 - Snore rail with balloon - Google Patents

Abstract

Tooth rail for tightening the suprahyoid muscles consist of:
1. Lower jaw rail with suspension devices and guide cylinder for two balloon catheters, which are filled with water or air with the aid of a syringe.
2. Upper and lower jaw splint with suspension devices and guide cylinder for two balloon catheters, which are filled with water or air with the aid of a syringe.
3. fixed balloon catheter, which lead to an expansion of the pharyngeal space and thus to a better air circulation in the direction of the lungs.

Description

Description:

dental splint with balloon device to tighten the suprahyoid muscles by fixed on both sides of the rail balloon catheter, which to an extension of the pharyngeal space and thus to a better one Lead air circulation towards the lungs.

Claims:

Mandibular splint or bilateral upper and lower jaw splint consisting of: lower jaw splint or Lower jaw prosthesis or upper and lower jaw splint with device for attaching two latex or silicone balloon catheters Fill 5-10 ml of water or 5-10 cc of air.

description

The The present invention is intended to provide a further intraoral therapy for Snorers and patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Furthermore, it should improve air circulation lead to the lungs.

• A) Zungenretainer 1982 Cartwrigt R. D. und C. Samnelson – the tonque device – 248 Jama 19821705-709
• B) Zungenextensor 1997 Winkels et al Pneumologie 51 1 9971802-803

Intraoral therapy devices for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea were first introduced in 1982 as a therapy option. Currently known intraoral therapy devices that affect the position of the tongue and the tongue margin:

• A) tongue retainer 1982 Cartwrigt RD and C. Samnelson - the tonque device - 248 Jama 19821705-709
• B) Tongue Extensor 1997 Winkels et al. Pneumology 51 1 9971802-803

Therapy equipment, are also called rail, which in the upper or lower jaw or on both is fixed. The principle of action is a forward displacement of the lower jaw. For former than A) were called significant numbers of side effects, especially locoregional Nature described. As a result, it was a very different However, patient acceptance for this therapy is noted also an effectiveness was not always detectable.

For the Unterkiefervorderlagernde designated as B) therapy devices less local side effects have been reported.

Nonetheless the mandibular joint is different due to the forward displacement heavily loaded. As a consequence, craniomadibular Dysfunctions occur. The effectiveness is only with a more moderate obstructive Sleep apnea syndrome proven.

Around To understand the relaxation of the muscles in the floor area is a description of the anatomy and function of the muscles, which form this area, necessary.

Synonyms:

• upper hyoid muscles, suprahyoid muscles, floor muscles
• English: suprahyoid muscles

When Suprahyoid muscles are called the skeletal muscles, the from cranial originating on the hyoid bone (Os hyoideum), attach themselves so located above (superior) of the hyoid bone. The suprahyoid Musculature forms the muscular basis of the floor of the mouth.

• 1) Musculus digastricus
• 2) Musculus mylohyoideus
• 3) Musculus geniohyoideus
• 4) Musculus stylohyoideus

To her belong the following muscles:

• 1) Musculus digastricus
• 2) mylohyoid muscle
• 3) geniohyoideus muscle
• 4) stylohyoid muscle

function

The suprahyoid muscles support the jaw opening and the swallowing act. It fixes or lifts the hyoid bone and pull it forward.

1) Musculus digastricus

definition

Of the Digastricus muscle is a skeletal muscle with two muscle bellies, which are connected by an intermediate tendon. He belongs to the suprahyoid muscles.

course

At the Musculus digastricus distinguishes one anterior (Venter anterior) and posterior muscle belly (venter posterior).

origin

Of the The origin of the smaller anterior venter is the fossa digastrica of the mandibular bone (mandible) near the symphysis. From here, the muscle belly moves posteriorly and inferiorly.

Of the Origin of the larger posterior venter is the Incisura mastoidea of the temporal bone (Os temporale). From Here the muscle belly moves anteriorly and inferiorly.

approach

Of the Common approach of both muscle bellies is the rounded Inter-tendon of the muscle, which perforates the musculus stylohyoideus. It is fixed by an annular band on the hyoid bone.

innervation

The Innervation of the anterior venter occurs through the mylohyoid nerve from the third trigeminal branch (nerve V3), the innervation of the venter posterior occurs through the facial nerve.

function

Of the The digastric muscle participates in the process of swallowing by The hyoid bone lifts or fixes. He also acts at the jaw opening With.

2) mylohyoid muscle

• Synonym: Mandibular hyoid muscle
• English: mylohyoid muscle

definition

Of the Mylohyoid muscle is a suprahyoid musculature Skeletal muscle, which is the muscular basis of the floor of the mouth forms.

course

origin of the mylohyoid muscle is the linea mylohyoidea, which is located at the Inside of the lower jawbone (mandible) is to be found. from Origin, the muscle runs caudally to the hyoid bone (Os hyoideum).

Of the Musculus mylohyoideus sets with its posterior fibers on the hyoid bone at. The other, front fibers meet in the connective tissue raphe mylohyoidea, which runs from the chin to the hyoid bone.

innervation

The Innervation occurs through the mylohyoideus nerve, a branch of the Mandibular nerve

function

Of the The mylohyoid muscle is involved in the swallowing process pull the hyoid bone forward. He also acts at the jaw opening, as well as during the grinding movement with. As a broad muscle, the muscle forms mylohyoideus the floor of the mouth (Diaphragma oris).

3) geniohyoideus muscle

• Synonym: chin-tongue muscle
• English: geniohyoid muscle

definition

Of the Geniohyoideus is a narrow skeletal muscle that belongs to the suprahyal Musculature belongs.

course

origin of the geniohyoideus muscle is the inferior mental spine of the lower jawbone (Mandibula). From there runs the geniohyoideus muscle runs posteriorly and inferiorly - above the medial border of the mylohyoid muscle - and sets on The hyoid bone (Os hyoideum).

innervation

The Innervation takes place through the radix superior of the ansa cervicalis profunda (segments C1 and C2). Her fibers are stored in her Course on the hypoglossal nerve.

function

Of the The mylohyoid muscle is involved in the swallowing process fixed the hyoid bone. He also acts at the jaw opening With.

4) stylohyoid muscle

• Stylohyoid muscle

definition

Of the The stylohyoid muscle is a member of the suprahyoid musculature Skeletal muscle in the transitional area between head and neck.

course

Of the The stylohyoid muscle originates at the styloid process (styloid process) of the temporal and sets on the body and large Horn of the hyoid bone (hyoid bone).

The Tension tendon splits into two strands shortly before its end which surround the intermediate tendon of the digastricus muscle.

innervation

The Innervation of the musculus stylohyoid takes place through the nervus facialis, which sends a stylohyoid ramus to the muscle.

function

Of the The stylohyoid muscle pulls the hyoid bone dorsally-cranially. Through the interaction of the supra- and infrahyal musculature becomes the Os hyoideum shifted according to the situation (eg during swallowing) and controlled the tension of the floor. Furthermore, the effect Muscle at the jaw opening with.

Overview of the invention

The present invention provides for a tightening of the suprahyoidal Musculature through the fixed on both sides of the rail balloon catheter. This leads to an expansion of the pharyngeal space and thus to a better air circulation in the direction of the lung. While of sleep then the tongue base, with relaxation of the tongue muscles, no longer constrict the pharyngeal space. The airway thus remains free in this area.

The Device comprises:

1 and 2 A lower jaw splint or bilateral upper and lower jaw splint

• – Material: biologisch gut verträglichen Material (aus Kunststoff oder Titan)
• – Länge: 5–8 mm; mit Gewinde an beiden Enden mit Schrauben, fixiert in der Schiene
• – dient zur Fixation des Ballonkatheters (aus Latex oder Silicon)

3 Two fixation pins

• - Material: biologically well-tolerated material (plastic or titanium)
• - length: 5-8 mm; threaded on both ends with screws fixed in the rail
• - used to fix the balloon catheter (made of latex or silicone)

• – Material: Kunststoff oder Titan
• – Länge 5–8 mm
• – fixiert in der Schiene
• – dient Zur Führung des Ballonkatheters (aus Latex oder Silicon)

4 Two guide cylinders:

• - Material: plastic or titanium
• - Length 5-8 mm
• - fixed in the rail
• - Used to guide the balloon catheter (made of latex or silicone)

dental splint

Description of the rail

• 1) aus einem sich unter Einwirkung der Wärme verformenden Material (termoplastisches Kopolimer) vorgefertigt oder
• 2) der nach einem durch Abdrücke am Patienten erstellten Modelle tiefgezogen und mit Autopolymerisat aus Kunststoff aufgebaut Oder
• 3) in Vollwachs modelliert und mit Autopolymerisat gespritzt und vom Zahnarzt angepasst

The lower jaw splint becomes

• 1) from a deformed under the action of heat material (termoplastic Kopolimer) prefabricated or
• 2) The deep-drawn after a model created by impressions on the patient or constructed with plastic autopolymer or
• 3) modeled in full wax and injected with autopolymer and adapted by the dentist

At The splint is located in the distal area (molar area) on the right and on the left each a device for attachment. This consists from fixation pin with thread and in the mesial area (canine tooth to Premolar) from a guide cylinder for the two balloon catheters (made of latex or silicone).

The so fixed balloon catheter can after inserting the splint with a syringe with 5-10 ml of water or 5-10 ccm of air. This leads to a streamlining of the suprahyoid muscles during sleep. Thereby There is an improvement in air circulation towards the lungs.

Variants of the rail

• First variant: Mandible splint with fixation device of two balloon catheters
• Second variant: upper and lower jaw splint with device for fixation of two balloon catheters
• Third variant: The variants are freely selectable by the user

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS Fig. 1 1 = Lower jaw splint Mandibular splint 2a = right fixation pin 2 B = left fixation pin 3a = right balloon catheter 3b = left balloon catheter 4a = right guide cylinder 4b = left guide cylinder Fig. 2 Upper and lower jaw splint 2a = right fixation pin 2 B = left fixation pin 3a = right balloon catheter 3b = left balloon catheter 4a = right guide cylinder 4b = left guide cylinder Fig. 3 1 = Pin (5-8 mm in length) Thread on both sides 2 = Thread Screw on both sides 3 = Screw Fig. 4 Fixaktionszylinder

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Cited non-patent literature

• - 1982 Cartwrigt RD and C. Samnelson - the tonque device - 248 Jama 19821705-709 [0004]
• - 1997 Winkels et al. Pneumology 51 1 9971802-803 [0004]

Claims (1)

Dental splint to tighten the suprahyoidal muscles Musculature consist of: 1. Mandible splint with suspension devices and guide cylinder for two balloon catheters, which is filled with water or air with the help of a syringe become. 2. Upper and lower jaw splint with suspension devices and guide cylinder for two balloon catheters, which is filled with water or air with the help of a syringe become. 3. fixed balloon catheter, resulting in an extension the pharyngeal space and thus to a better air circulation lead to the lungs.

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