ES2439596B1 - Disposable device to test the existence of bruxism - Google Patents

Abstract

Disposable device for testing the existence of bruxism. # The invention consists of a device for testing the existence of bruxism, formed by a filament whose function is to join a pair of rectangular structures with an inverted "U" shape and that allow to accommodate inside the dental pieces related to the occlusion, so that by means of the location of a witness to the pressure in the upper part of these structures, we can determine after its use, if the patient perform a pathological occlusal pressure during sleep and to which It is called bruxism.

Description

Disposable device to test the existence of bruxism.

Technical sector

The present invention falls within the technical sector of medical devices for the diagnosis of behavioral disorders and in particular, for dental problems of the temporomandibular joint.

The present invention has the purpose of being able to determine whether the patient has a parasomnia (conduct disorder during sleep) called bruxism.

By using this device during the sleep phase, the patient himself is able to know if he presents this type of alteration, so that he can go to his doctor for the specific therapeutic approach of his pathology.

The invention consists of a pair of rectangular structures with inverted ~ 'U' fonna, which allow to receive inside, bilaterally, the dental pieces related to the occlusion action.

These rectangular structures have a pressure control in their upper part and, in turn, remain connected by means of a filament that allows the regulation of the device in length. This filament pennite accommodate the device depending on the size of the user's mouth and gives firmness to the assembly, to facilitate its use.

State of the art.

Bruxism is one of the most common pathologies in relation to behavioral alterations and especially to behavioral alterations during sleep. This process is associated with stress levels and therefore, susceptible to affect the entire population regardless of age, sex or race.

The pathology consists in the forced occlusion of the jaw, which causes a strong compression between the teeth and sometimes even a slip between them, which causes a characteristic squeak.

This compression puts the dental and periodontal structures into dysfunction, which facilitates the appearance of multiple pathologies, which end up causing the destruction of dental pieces and even many other dental problems.

An early approach can preserve the lesions of the structures involved and therefore, the importance of an early diagnosis is highlighted.

The diagnosis of this type of alteration is complicated, since in most cases, it begins with a night bruxism, therefore, unless there is a person next to the one who suffers the process and the type of bruxism that it presents is appreciable, there is no possibility of early detection, since the person who suffers from it has no awareness of what happened.

In most cases, the patient is aware of their process when a series of alterations begin to appear, that is, when structures have already been damaged or pain exists.

This mechanism, to test this process in advance, to avoid possible consequences and although there are multiple mechanisms described for the diagnosis and even treatment of bruxism, such as, for example, US5490520, DEI02004043665, US5078153, US5586862, US6270466, W003059160, W02005067833, W020090 \ 3371 , W02010023655, W02009013371, EP2344245, EP 1829932, BR P10604 \ 30, ES23 \ 3843. The advantages of this device, exclusively diagnostic, given the aforementioned concepts, are substantial, since this mechanism does not alter the course of sleep, it does not require large costs in its production and development, therefore it reduces the final cost in the user, It does not require the performance of a specialist for its use, so that the patient himself can be diagnosed quickly and easily, it can be placed in the upper or lower jaw, depending on the needs ° for simple user comfort, it is adaptable , adjustable, lightweight, safe, reliable, hygienic, since the device is disposed of after a single use and all its components are recyclable and harmless to health.

Although in some ways the most remarkable advantage of this device, is its availability of use, since the user himself is the one who values when he must perform a test, since he accesses in a simple way to obtain it, in any store of pharmacological articles and no medical prescription, which together with its simplicity of

use, it is up to the user to know, the next morning, if he is suffering from bruxism.

In addition, in the latest research on bruxism, this has been described as a process that can be temporary, chronic or relapsing, since it is associated with stress levels and since these levels are not constant during a person's life, it is very It is advisable to be able to perform a test, when the patient acknowledges being under the effects of it, to be able to use the appropriate therapeutic measures, effectively, early and only when necessary.

Detailed description.

The invention consists of a pair of rectangular convex structures, a pair of pressure controls and a connecting filament.

The rectangular convex structures are hollow inside and are made of a moldable polymer, to adapt to the dental pieces that will be housed inside during use. These structures have a longitudinal internal cavity. in the lower portion of the outer wall, through which a filament that serves as a union between both structures slides and also allows the separation between them to be modified.

The witnesses to the pressure, are located on the upper part of the convex structures, since this will be the place where the teeth of the upper and lower jaw will be found during the occlusion process.

If during the use of the device, the user exerts the necessary pressure on the witness, it changes its initial configuration, so that it is visually appreciable when the device is removed from its location in the jaw, this change can be, for example, color or form, which makes the test considered positive and therefore, attesting to the existence of bruxism.

If, on the contrary, the necessary pressure is not exerted, no changes will be seen in the control and the test will be considered negative. Therefore, attesting that there is no bruxism.

The pressure necessary to produce changes in the initial configuration of the control is preset and responds to clinical criteria.

The filament of union of the two convex structures, allows to adjust the longitudinal separation between them, to adapt to the user, also allows to reinforce the stability so that they do not alter their position in the mouth, thus avoiding even that they could be ingested in an accidental way. This filament theoretically remains in the inner face of the lower lip or upper lip, depending on where the positioning of the device is performed, since it can be placed in the lower or upper jaw, interchangeably and depending on the comfort criterion of the Username.

Description of the drawings.

Figure 1 illustrates how this device is congruent with the jaw of a human being. So we can see how the connecting filament (1) connects two convex structures (2) and (3), which are designed to shelter the dental pieces, on which they will be located on each side respectively. These structures (2) and (3) have an internal cavity (4) in its outer wall, so that it allows to cover inside, part of the filament (1) and serves as a guide for its sliding, which It allows adjusting the separation distance between the structures (2) and (3), this ability to vary the length gives the device a high level of adaptation, in [anointing the characteristics of the user's jaw.

On each convex structure (2) and (3) a structure with a pressure control function (5) is located, being in this place of the device, where the upper and lower teeth will be found, during the occlusion phase.

Detailed exposition of an embodiment.

In view of the aforementioned figure, it can be seen how the device consists of two elongated structures, convex and hollow inside (2) and (3), so that on the outside of said structures, a smooth surface can be seen , but inside its side walls, a slightly padded shape is visible, all made of a lightweight and deformable polymer, to be able to perfectly fit the contour of the dental pieces on which it will be located and which are the dental pieces that are related to occlusion.

These structures (2) and (3) remain joined by means of a filament (1), which is of the stainless metal type, which gives stability and security to the assembly, to avoid

mismatches or the possible swallowing of any of the structures (2) or (3) during use, also allows the device to be adapted to the length of the user's jaw, since the structures (2) and (3) have cavities internal, which act as rails for the sliding of the filament (1).

On the other hand, the pressure witnesses (5) that are located integrated in the upper part of each piece (2) and (3), have closed cavities inside, that house small capsules with a non-toxic liquid and reddish color, so that when the user during the use of the device exerts at least a certain amount of pressure to break the capsules, they release the liquid they contain inside the closed cavities, which makes the reddish liquid visible through the upper membrane of the controls (5). Attesting that the user has made a pathological occlusion called bruxism.

Claims (3)

one.

Disposable device for the detection of bruxism, characterized by presenting a pair of structures (2) and (3), on which a pressure control and a filament (1) that joins the structures (2) and (3) are located , which are elongated, hollow and convex, congruent with the teeth that will be housed inside and on which a witness (5) is located, which changes its original structure visibly, when pressure is exerted on he, so that all of this remains united by means of a filament (1).

2.

Device for detecting bruxism, as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the convex structures (2) and (3), have an internal cavity (4) through which the filament (1) slides, to allow varying the Device dimensions based on user needs.

3.

Device for the detection of bruxism, as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that the structures that function as controls (5), change their shape or color, by exerting pressure on them, so that this change is visible by visual observation .