EP1638476A1 - Self-adaptable intraoral device for correcting the asymmetry of temporomandibular joints - Google Patents

Self-adaptable intraoral device for correcting the asymmetry of temporomandibular joints

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EP1638476A1
EP1638476A1 EP04767187A EP04767187A EP1638476A1 EP 1638476 A1 EP1638476 A1 EP 1638476A1 EP 04767187 A EP04767187 A EP 04767187A EP 04767187 A EP04767187 A EP 04767187A EP 1638476 A1 EP1638476 A1 EP 1638476A1
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André Gastaldi
Bogumila Sobczak
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    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C7/00—Orthodontics, i.e. obtaining or maintaining the desired position of teeth, e.g. by straightening, evening, regulating, separating, or by correcting malocclusions
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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    • A63B23/032—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for the head or the neck for face muscles for insertion in the mouth

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  • the present invention relates to a self-adapting intraoral device for correction of asymmetry of the temporomandibular joints.
  • the temporomandibular joints are the most highly placed * in humans. According to ancient Chinese medicine, the condition of these joints has an influence on the condition of other joints. The imperfections of the occlusion affect the functional state of the temporomandibular joints.
  • This device is recommended daily as an exercise which consists in putting the pads in the mouth so that they are between the lower and upper molars kept tight for about fifteen seconds.
  • This simple exercise involves the correction of the positioning of the temporomandibular joints and the restoration of symmetry on the sagittal, transverse and horizontal plan after ten days following the thesis of the Doctor Bogumila SOBCZAK and his publication in F1ZJOTERAPIA NR3 from 1997, pages 25, 26 and 27 in WROCLAW (Poland).
  • the device according to the present invention overcomes this drawback.
  • the self-adapting intra-oral device for correcting the asymmetry of the temporomandibular joints oneself comprises ⁇ two soft material pads intended to be clamped each between the lower and upper molars, these two pads being interconnected by a link to prevent them from being swallowed, is characterized in that said link consists of two rods of rigid material, the ends of which are each fixed to a pad, the ends of the rods opposite to the pads being connected together by a hinge part allowing to modify the spacing between the two bearings.
  • This arrangement facilitates the positioning of the two pads of the device between the upper and lower molars and makes it possible to adjust the spacing between the two pads so that it corresponds to the spacing between the molars which varies according to the person. .
  • the two pads are made of flexible plastic and are overmolded on the ends of said rods.
  • the two pads are substantially parallel to each other, and when they are not stressed manually, their spacing corresponds to that of the molars of a medium-sized jaw.
  • the two rods comprise opposite the bearings, two elbows directed towards each other which are extended by two parts of rod connected to each other by a flexible part forming a hinge.
  • said flexible part is constituted by a thinning of the connection between the two rods.
  • said rod parts extend beyond the flexible part forming a hinge to form on either side of the latter bearing surfaces for the thumb and forefinger making it possible to adjust the spacing of the two pads directly above the molars before their tightening by the latter.
  • each pad has two opposite bearing faces intended to come into contact with the molars, comprising ridges, bosses or other roughness.
  • This arrangement allows better seating of the molars on the pads.
  • the pads have on their internal lateral face a fin capable of laterally guiding these pads relative to the molars.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first version of the device according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a view along arrow A of FIG. 1
  • Figure 3 is a view along arrow B of Figure 1
  • Figure 4 is a view of the device in place in the mouth of a user
  • Figure 5 is a plan view of a second version of the device according to l invention
  • Figure 6 is a view along arrow C of Figure 5
  • Figure 7 is a sectional view along plane VII - Vil of Figure 6
  • Figure 8 is a plan view of a third version of the device according to the invention.
  • the self-adapting intra-oral device for correcting the asymmetry of the joints yourself temporomandibular comprises two pads 1 made of flexible material intended, as shown in Figure 4, to be clamped each between the lower and upper molars 2.
  • the link is constituted by two rods 3 made of rigid material, the ends of which are each fixed to a pad 1.
  • the ends of the rods 3 opposite to the pads 1 are connected together by a flexible part 4 forming a hinge allowing change the distance between your two pads 1.
  • the two pads 1 are made of flexible plastic and are overmolded on the ends 3a of the rods 3.
  • the two rods 3 comprise, opposite the bearings 1, two elbows 3b directed towards one another which are extended by two parts of rod 3c connected together by the flexible part 4 forming a hinge.
  • the flexible part 4 is formed by a thinning of the connection between the two rods 3.
  • rod parts 3c extend beyond the flexible part 4 forming a hinge to form on either side of the latter bearing surfaces 5, 6 for the thumb and the index finger allowing the spacing of the two pads 1 to be adjusted directly above the molars before they are tightened by the latter.
  • the bearing surfaces 5, 6 are formed from plastic material overheated on the rod parts which extend on either side of the hinge 4.
  • the bearing surfaces 5, 6 advantageously comprise asperities to improve the grip.
  • each end of rod 7 has a bearing surface 9 (see FIG. 6) in contact with the bearing surface 10 of the other end of rod 7, the two bearing surfaces 9, 10 comprising friction means constituted by notches formed on blocks 1 1, 12 of wetted plastic. It can be seen in FIG. 7 that one of the bearing surfaces is extended in a direction opposite to the pads 1 by a grip tab. 13.
  • the ends of the rods 14 opposite the two pads 1 are connected to each other by a flexible circular thinned portion 15 and by an adjustment screw 16 for adjusting the distance included between the two rods 14 and the two pads.
  • each pad 1 comprises (see in particular Figures 2 and 6) two opposite bearing faces 1a, 1b planes intended to come into contact with the molars, comprising (see Figure 1) ridges 1c , 1d bosses or other roughness. These arrangements allow better seating of the molars on the pads 1.
  • the pads 1 have on their side face. internal a fin 17 adapted to laterally guide these pads relative to the molars.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a self-adaptable intraoral device for correcting oneself the asymmetry of temporomandibular joints, said device comprising two soft pads (1) which are to be clamped between the upper and lower molars and are interconnected by a connecting element in order to prevent them from being swallowed. The inventive device is characterised in that said connecting element consists of two rigid rods (3, 7, 14), the ends of said rods being respectively fixed to a pad (1), and the other ends, opposing the pads (1), being interconnected by a part (4, 8, 15) which acts as a hinge and enables the distance between the two pads (1) to be adjusted.

Description

DISPOSITIF INTRA ORAL AUTO ADAPTABLE POUR CORRIGER L'ASYMETRIE DES ARΗCULATIONS TEMPOROMANDIBULAIRESSELF ADAPTABLE INTRA ORAL DEVICE FOR CORRECTING THE ASYMMETRY OF TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINTS
La présente invention concerne un dispositif intra-oral auto-adaptable d<= correction de l'asymétrie des articulations temporomandibulaires.The present invention relates to a self-adapting intraoral device for correction of asymmetry of the temporomandibular joints.
Les articulations temporomandibulaires sont les plus hautement placée* chez l'homme. Selon la médecine antique chinoise l'état de ces articulations a une influence sur l'état des autres articulations. Les imperfections de l'occlusion jouent sur l'état fonctionnel des articulations temporomandibulaires.The temporomandibular joints are the most highly placed * in humans. According to ancient Chinese medicine, the condition of these joints has an influence on the condition of other joints. The imperfections of the occlusion affect the functional state of the temporomandibular joints.
La moindre différence de l'occlusion d'un côté peut entraîner une mauvaise symétrie des articulations temporomandibulaires.The slightest difference in occlusion on one side can lead to poor symmetry of the temporomandibular joints.
Certains appareils sont connus et utilisés dans la correction orthopédique de la mâchoire des anomalies provoquées par la succion du pouce, la respiration bouche ouverte, les habitudes de se mordiller la langue ou les lèvres, des difficultés du placement de la mâchoire sur le plan sagittal, transversal et horizontal et du dysfonctionnement des articulations dû à un traumatisme comme une fracture, par exemple. Dans la publication « La production des appareils mobiles », éditionsCertain devices are known and used in the orthopedic correction of the jaw of the anomalies caused by the sucking of the thumb, the breathing open mouth, the habits of biting the tongue or the lips, difficulties of the placement of the jaw on the sagittal plane, transverse and horizontal and joint dysfunction due to trauma such as a fracture, for example. In the publication "The production of mobile devices", editions
Kiwinteseήcja, 1992 pages 143 / 148, on trouve la description de différents appareils utilisés pour la correction de problèmes de malocclusion. Ce type d'appareils est utilisé uniquement à l'entrée de la bouche. Il n'est pas introduit entre' les dents du haut et du bas et n'est pas maintenu en serrant les dents. Ces appareils nécessitent une empreinte de la mâchoire, ce qui entraîne des frais et leur personnalisation.Kiwinteseήcja, 1992 pages 143/148, one finds the description of various apparatuses used for the correction of problems of malocclusion. This type of device is used only at the entrance of the mouth. It is not introduced between the upper and lower teeth and is not held by clenching the teeth. These devices require a jaw print, which results in costs and personalization.
La demande de brevet au nom de Madame. Bogumila SOBCZA déposée le 25 septembre 1996 en Pologne et publiée sous le n" P-315849 décrit deux coussinets de forme cylindrique allongée et élastiques, destinés à être serrés entre les dents et deux jonctions qui rejoignent un anneau de préhension.The patent application in the name of Madame. Bogumila SOBCZA filed on September 25, 1996 in Poland and published under the number "P-315849 describes two elongated cylindrical and elastic bearings, intended to be clamped between the teeth and two junctions which join a grip ring.
L'utilisation de cet appareil est conseillée au quotidien comme un exercice qui consiste à mettre les coussinets dans la bouche de façon qu'ils se trouvent entre les molaires inférieures et supérieures maintenus serrés pendant environ quinze secondes. Ce simple exercice entraîne la correction du positionnement des articulations temporomandibulaires et le rétablissement de la symétrie sur le plan sagittal, transversal et horizontal après une dizaine de jours suivant la thèse du Docteur Bogumila SOBCZAK et sa publication dans F1ZJOTERAPIA NR3 de 1997, pages 25, 26 et 27 à WROCLAW (Pologne).The use of this device is recommended daily as an exercise which consists in putting the pads in the mouth so that they are between the lower and upper molars kept tight for about fifteen seconds. This simple exercise involves the correction of the positioning of the temporomandibular joints and the restoration of symmetry on the sagittal, transverse and horizontal plan after ten days following the thesis of the Doctor Bogumila SOBCZAK and his publication in F1ZJOTERAPIA NR3 from 1997, pages 25, 26 and 27 in WROCLAW (Poland).
L'inconvénient de ce dispositif réside dans le fait que les coussinets et sa liaison sont réalisés dans une même matière souple, ce qui rend très difficile leur positionnement et par-là même, l'utilisation du dispositif.The drawback of this device lies in the fact that the bearings and its connection are made of the same flexible material, which makes their positioning and therefore the use of the device very difficult.
Le dispositif selon la présente invention permet de remédier à cet inconvénient.The device according to the present invention overcomes this drawback.
Suivant l'invention, le dispositif intra-oral auto-adaptable pour corriger soi-même l'asymétrie des articulations temporomandibulaires, comprend άeux coussinets en matière souple destinés à être serrés chacun entre les molaires inférieures et supérieures, ces deux coussinets étant reliés entre eux par un lien pour éviter qu'ils puissent être avalés, est caractérisé en ce que ledit lien est constitué par deux tiges en matière rigide dont les extrémités sont chacune fixées à un coussinet, les extrémités des tiges opposées aux coussinets étant reliées entre elles par une partie formant charnière permettant de modifier l'écartement entre les deux coussinets.According to the invention, the self-adapting intra-oral device for correcting the asymmetry of the temporomandibular joints oneself, comprises άtwo soft material pads intended to be clamped each between the lower and upper molars, these two pads being interconnected by a link to prevent them from being swallowed, is characterized in that said link consists of two rods of rigid material, the ends of which are each fixed to a pad, the ends of the rods opposite to the pads being connected together by a hinge part allowing to modify the spacing between the two bearings.
Cette disposition facilite la mise en place des deux coussinets du dispositif entre les molaires supérieures et inférieures et permet d'ajuster l'écartement entre les deux coussinets de façon à ce qu'il corresponde à l'écartement entre les molaires qui varie selon les personnes.This arrangement facilitates the positioning of the two pads of the device between the upper and lower molars and makes it possible to adjust the spacing between the two pads so that it corresponds to the spacing between the molars which varies according to the person. .
De préférence, les deux coussinets sont en matière plastique souple et sont surmoulés sur les extrémités desdites tiges.Preferably, the two pads are made of flexible plastic and are overmolded on the ends of said rods.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les deux coussinets sont sensiblement parallèles l'un à l'autre, et lorsqu'ils ne sont pas sollicités manuellement, leur écartement correspond à celui des molaires d'une mâchoire de dimension moyenne.According to another characteristic of the invention, the two pads are substantially parallel to each other, and when they are not stressed manually, their spacing corresponds to that of the molars of a medium-sized jaw.
Selon une autre particularité, les deux tiges comportent à l'opposé des coussinets, deux coudes dirigés l'un vers l'autre qui sont prolongés par deux parties de tige reliées entre elles par une partie flexible formant charnière. De préférence, ladite partie flexible est constituée par un amincissement de la liaison entre les deux tiges. Selon une particularité avantageuse, lesdites parties de tige s'étendent au-delà de la partie flexible formant charnière pour constituer de part et d'autre de cette dernière des surfaces d'appui pour le pouce et l'index permettant d'ajuster l'écartement des deux coussinets à l'aplomb des molaires avant leur serrage par ces dernières.According to another particularity, the two rods comprise opposite the bearings, two elbows directed towards each other which are extended by two parts of rod connected to each other by a flexible part forming a hinge. Preferably, said flexible part is constituted by a thinning of the connection between the two rods. According to an advantageous feature, said rod parts extend beyond the flexible part forming a hinge to form on either side of the latter bearing surfaces for the thumb and forefinger making it possible to adjust the spacing of the two pads directly above the molars before their tightening by the latter.
Selon une autre version avantageuse chaque coussinet comporte deux faces d'appui opposées destinées à venir en contact avec les molaires, comportant des stries, des bossages ou autres aspérités.According to another advantageous version, each pad has two opposite bearing faces intended to come into contact with the molars, comprising ridges, bosses or other roughness.
Cette disposition permet une meilleure assise des molaires sur les coussinets.This arrangement allows better seating of the molars on the pads.
Selon une autre caractéristique, les coussinets comportent sur leur face latérale interne un aileron apte à guider latéralement ces coussinets par rapport aux molaires.According to another characteristic, the pads have on their internal lateral face a fin capable of laterally guiding these pads relative to the molars.
Cette disposition facilite la mise en place des coussinets entre les molaires. D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après.This arrangement facilitates the placement of the pads between the molars. Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.
Aux dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples, non limitatifs, la figure 1 est une vue en plan d'une première version du dispositif selon l'invention, - la figure 2 est une vue suivant la flèche A de la figure 1 , la figure 3 est une vue suivant la flèche B de la figure 1 , la figure 4 est une vue du dispositif en place dans la bouche d'un utilisateur, la figure 5 est une vue en plan d'une deuxième version du dispositif selon l'invention, la figure 6 est une vue suivant la flèche C de la figure 5, la figure 7 est une vue en coupe suivant le pian VII - Vil de la figure 6, la figure 8 est une vue en plan d'une troisième version du dispositif selon l'invention.In the accompanying drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples, FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first version of the device according to the invention, - FIG. 2 is a view along arrow A of FIG. 1, Figure 3 is a view along arrow B of Figure 1, Figure 4 is a view of the device in place in the mouth of a user, Figure 5 is a plan view of a second version of the device according to l invention, Figure 6 is a view along arrow C of Figure 5, Figure 7 is a sectional view along plane VII - Vil of Figure 6, Figure 8 is a plan view of a third version of the device according to the invention.
Dans la version représentée sur les figures 1 , 2, et 3 le dispositif intra oral auto adaptable pour corriger soi-même l'asymétrie des articulations temporomandibulaires, comprend deux coussinets 1 en matière souple destinés, comme montré par la figure 4, à être serrés chacun entre les molaires 2 inférieures et supérieures.In the version represented in FIGS. 1, 2 and 3, the self-adapting intra-oral device for correcting the asymmetry of the joints yourself temporomandibular, comprises two pads 1 made of flexible material intended, as shown in Figure 4, to be clamped each between the lower and upper molars 2.
Ces deux coussinets 1 sont reliés entre eux par un lien notamment pour éviter qu'ils puissent être avalés.These two pads 1 are interconnected by a link in particular to prevent them from being swallowed.
Conformément à l'invention, le lien est constitué par deux tiges 3 en matière rigide dont les extrémités sont chacune fixées à un coussinet 1. Les extrémités des tiges 3 opposées aux coussinets 1 sont reliées entre elles par une partie flexible 4 formant charnière permettant de modifier l'écartement entre tes deux coussinets 1.According to the invention, the link is constituted by two rods 3 made of rigid material, the ends of which are each fixed to a pad 1. The ends of the rods 3 opposite to the pads 1 are connected together by a flexible part 4 forming a hinge allowing change the distance between your two pads 1.
Les deux coussinets 1 sont en matière plastique souple et sont surmoulés sur les extrémités 3a des tiges 3.The two pads 1 are made of flexible plastic and are overmolded on the ends 3a of the rods 3.
On voit sur la figure 1 que les deux tiges 3 sont parallèles l'une à l'autre sur la majeure partie de leur longueur, lorsqu'elles ne sont pas sollicitées manuellement.It can be seen in FIG. 1 that the two rods 3 are parallel to each other over most of their length, when they are not stressed manually.
Par ailleurs, les deux tiges 3 comportent à l'opposé des coussinets 1 , deux coudes 3b dirigés l'un vers l'autre qui sont prolongés par deux parties de tige 3c reliées entre elles par la partie flexible 4 formant charnière.Furthermore, the two rods 3 comprise, opposite the bearings 1, two elbows 3b directed towards one another which are extended by two parts of rod 3c connected together by the flexible part 4 forming a hinge.
La partie flexible 4 est constituée par un amincissement de la liaison entre les deux tiges 3.The flexible part 4 is formed by a thinning of the connection between the two rods 3.
On voit également sur la figure 1 , que les parties de tige 3c s'étendent au- delà de la partie flexible 4 formant charnière pour constituer de part et d'autre de cette dernière des surfaces d'appui 5, 6 pour le pouce et l'index permettant d'ajuster l'écartement des deux coussinets 1 à l'aplomb des molaires avant leur serrage par ces dernières.It can also be seen in FIG. 1, that the rod parts 3c extend beyond the flexible part 4 forming a hinge to form on either side of the latter bearing surfaces 5, 6 for the thumb and the index finger allowing the spacing of the two pads 1 to be adjusted directly above the molars before they are tightened by the latter.
En exerçant (voir figure 1) une force f1 sur les surfaces 6, on rapproche les coussinets 1 , tandis qu'en exerçant une force f2 sur les surfaces 5, on écarte les coussinets.By exerting (see FIG. 1) a force f1 on the surfaces 6, the bearings 1 are brought closer, while by exerting a force f2 on the surfaces 5, the bearings are moved apart.
Dans l'exemple représenté, les surfaces d'appui 5, 6 sont formées de matière plastique surmouiée sur les parties de tige qui s'étendent de part et d'autre de la charnière 4. Les surfaces d'appui 5, 6 comportent avantageusement des aspérités pour améliorer la préhension.In the example shown, the bearing surfaces 5, 6 are formed from plastic material overheated on the rod parts which extend on either side of the hinge 4. The bearing surfaces 5, 6 advantageously comprise asperities to improve the grip.
Dans la version représentée sur les figures 5, 6 et 7, les extrémités des tiges 7 opposées aux deux coussinets 1 sont reliées l'une à l'autre par un axe d'articulation 8 perpendiculaire au pian des deux tiges 7. Chaque extrémité de tige 7 comporte une surface d'appui 9 (voir figure 6) en contact avec la surface d'appui 10 de l'autre extrémité de tige 7, les deux surfaces d'appui 9, 10 comportant des moyens de friction constitués par des crans formés sur des blocs 1 1 , 12 en matière plastique mouiée. On voit sur la figure 7 que l'une 10 des surfaces d'appui est prolongée dans une direction opposée aux coussinets 1 par une patte de préhension.13.In the version shown in FIGS. 5, 6 and 7, the ends of the rods 7 opposite the two bearings 1 are connected to each other by a hinge pin 8 perpendicular to the plane of the two rods 7. Each end of rod 7 has a bearing surface 9 (see FIG. 6) in contact with the bearing surface 10 of the other end of rod 7, the two bearing surfaces 9, 10 comprising friction means constituted by notches formed on blocks 1 1, 12 of wetted plastic. It can be seen in FIG. 7 that one of the bearing surfaces is extended in a direction opposite to the pads 1 by a grip tab. 13.
Dans la version représentée sur la figure 8, les extrémités des tiges 14 opposées aux deux coussinets 1 sont reliées l'une à l'autre par une partie 15 amincie flexible sensiblement circulaire et par une vis de réglage 16 permettant d'ajuster la distance comprise entre les deux tiges 14 et les deux coussinets.In the version shown in Figure 8, the ends of the rods 14 opposite the two pads 1 are connected to each other by a flexible circular thinned portion 15 and by an adjustment screw 16 for adjusting the distance included between the two rods 14 and the two pads.
Par ailleurs, dans tous les dispositifs représentés, chaque coussinet 1 comporte (voir notamment les figures 2 et 6) deux faces d'appui opposées 1a, 1b planes destinées à venir en contact avec les molaires, comportant (voir figure 1 ) des stries 1c, des bossages 1d ou autres aspérités. Ces dispositions permettent une meilleure assise des molaires sur les coussinets 1.Furthermore, in all the devices shown, each pad 1 comprises (see in particular Figures 2 and 6) two opposite bearing faces 1a, 1b planes intended to come into contact with the molars, comprising (see Figure 1) ridges 1c , 1d bosses or other roughness. These arrangements allow better seating of the molars on the pads 1.
De plus (voir notamment figures 2 et 6) les coussinets 1 comportent sur leur face latérale. interne un aileron 17 apte à guider latéralement ces coussinets par rapport aux molaires. Ainsi, les exemples du dispositif selon l'invention apportent de nombreux avantages par rapport à celui décrit dans l'art antérieur.In addition (see in particular Figures 2 and 6) the pads 1 have on their side face. internal a fin 17 adapted to laterally guide these pads relative to the molars. Thus, the examples of the device according to the invention provide numerous advantages over that described in the prior art.
En particulier, il est beaucoup plus facile à utiliser et à placer entre les molaires, grâce notamment aux dispositions qui ont été décrites qui permettent d'ajuster l'écartement des coussins. Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples que l'on vient de décrire et on peut apporter à ceux-ci de nombreuses modifications sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. In particular, it is much easier to use and place between the molars, thanks in particular to the arrangements which have been described which make it possible to adjust the spacing of the cushions. Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and numerous modifications can be made to them without departing from the scope of the invention.

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1. Dispositif intra-oral auto-adaptable pour corriger soi-même l'asymétrie des articulations temporomandibulaires, comprenant deux coussinets (1) en matière souple destinés à être serrés chacun entre les molaires inférieures et supérieures, ces deux coussinets (1) étant reliés entre eux par un lien pour éviter qu'ils puissent être avalés, caractérisé en ce que ledit lien est constitué par deux tiges (3, 7, 14) en matière rigide dont les extrémités sont chacune fixées à un coussinet (1), les extrémités des tiges opposées aux coussinets (1) étant reliées entre elles par une partie (4, 8, 15) formant charnière permettant de modifier l'écartement entre les deux coussinets (1).1. Self-adapting intraoral device for correcting the asymmetry of the temporomandibular joints oneself, comprising two pads (1) made of flexible material intended to be clamped each between the lower and upper molars, these two pads (1) being connected between them by a link to prevent them from being swallowed, characterized in that said link consists of two rods (3, 7, 14) made of rigid material, the ends of which are each fixed to a pad (1), the ends rods opposite to the bearings (1) being interconnected by a part (4, 8, 15) forming a hinge allowing the spacing between the two bearings (1) to be modified.
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2. Dispositif selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que les deux coussinets (1) sont en matière plastique souple et sont surmoulés sur les extrémités (3a) desdites tiges (3, 7, 14).2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the two pads (1) are made of flexible plastic and are overmolded on the ends (3a) of said rods (3, 7, 14).
15 3. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les deux coussinets (1) sont sensiblement parallèles l'un à l'autre, lorsqu'ils ne sont pas sollicités manuellement, leur écartement correspond à celui des molaires d'une mâchoire de dimension moyenne.15 3. Device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the two pads (1) are substantially parallel to each other, when they are not stressed manually, their spacing corresponds to that of molars of a medium-sized jaw.
20 4. Dispositif selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les deux tiges4. Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the two rods
(3) comportent à l'opposé des coussinets (1), deux coudes (3b) dirigés l'un vers, l'autre qui sont prolongés par deux parties de tige (3c) reliées entre elles par une partie flexible (4) formant charnière.(3) have opposite the bearings (1), two elbows (3b) directed one towards the other which are extended by two parts of rod (3c) connected together by a flexible part (4) forming hinge.
25 5. Dispositif selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que ladite partie flexible (4) est constituée par un amincissement de la liaison entre les parties de tiges (3c).5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that said flexible part (4) consists of a thinning of the connection between the parts of rods (3c).
6. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que6. Device according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that
J o lesdites parties de tige (3c) s'étendent au-delà de la partie flexible (4) formant charnière pour constituer de part et d'autre de cette dernière des surfaces d'appui (5, 6) pour le pouce et l'index permettant d'ajuster l'écartement des deux coussinets (1) à l'aplomb des molaires avant leur serrage par ces dernières.J o said rod parts (3c) extend beyond the flexible part (4) forming hinge to form on either side of the latter bearing surfaces (5, 6) for the thumb and forefinger allowing the spacing of the two pads (1) to be adjusted directly above the molars before their tightening by the latter.
7. Dispositif selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que lesdites surfaces d'appui (5, 6) sont formées de matière plastique surmoulée sur lesdites parties de tige (3c).7. Device according to claim 6, characterized in that said bearing surfaces (5, 6) are formed of plastic material overmolded on said rod parts (3c).
8. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités des tiges (7) opposées aux deux coussinets (1) sont reliées l'une à l'autre par un axe d'articulation (8) perpendiculaire au plan des deux tiges (7), chaque extrémité de tige comportant une surface d'appui (9) en contact avec la surface d'appui (10) de l'autre extrémité de tige, les deux surfaces d'appui (9, 10) comportant des moyens de friction.8. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the ends of the rods (7) opposite the two bearings (1) are connected to each other by a hinge axis (8) perpendicular in the plane of the two rods (7), each rod end comprising a bearing surface (9) in contact with the bearing surface (10) of the other rod end, the two bearing surfaces (9, 10) comprising friction means.
9. Dispositif selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de friction sont des crans.9. Device according to claim 8, characterized in that the friction means are notches.
10. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce que l'une (9) des surfaces d'appui est prolongée dans une direction opposée aux coussinets (1) par une patte de préhension (13).10. Device according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that one (9) of the bearing surfaces is extended in a direction opposite to the pads (1) by a gripping tab (13).
11. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que les extrémités des tiges (14) opposées aux deux coussinets (1) sont reliées l'une à l'autre par une partie amincie flexible (15) sensiblement circulaire et par une vis de réglage (16) permettant d'ajuster la distance comprise entre les deux tiges (14).11. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the ends of the rods (14) opposite the two bearings (1) are connected to each other by a flexible thinned part (15) substantially circular and by an adjustment screw (16) making it possible to adjust the distance between the two rods (14).
12. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que chaque coussinet (1) comporte deux faces d'appui (1a, 1b) opposées destinées à venir en contact avec les molaires, comportant des stries (1c), des bossages (1d) ou autres aspérités. 12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that each pad (1) comprises two opposite bearing faces (1a, 1b) intended to come into contact with the molars, comprising grooves (1c), bosses (1d) or other roughness.
13. Dispositif selon l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que les coussinets (1) comportent sur leur face latérale interne un aileron (17) apte à guider latéralement ces coussinets par rapport aux molaires. 13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the pads (1) have on their internal lateral face a fin (17) adapted to laterally guide these pads relative to the molars.
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