JP2003116881A - Mouthpiece for improving occlusion - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mouthpiece that can improve malocclusion which is said to be one of the causes of unidentified complaint. SOLUTION: A person having malocclusion is made to continuously bite pillow-shaped occlusion sections 1 and 1 connected to each other by means of a belt-shaped connecting section 2 by its upper and lower cheek teeth. The occlusion sections 1 and 1 and connecting section 2 are integrally formed with elastic silicon rubber and the section 1 has a thicknesses of about 10 mm.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mouthpiece for improving engagement which is effective in alleviating and treating indefinite complaints (elevated blood pressure, respiratory disorder) caused by poor engagement.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Poor engagement (hereinafter referred to as malocclusion) causes abnormality of the temporomandibular joint and distortion of the cervical spine, and in many cases of malocclusion, the cervical spine is abnormally curved due to distortion of the skull. When an abnormality occurs in the cervical spine, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the airway 4 is occluded and oxygen deficiency is caused, or the vertebral artery 5 is pressed by the hyoid muscle group around it due to the movement of the hyoid bone 6. This causes symptoms such as changes in blood pressure, headache, numbness in the hands, and red blood in the eyes. It has been conventionally said that these symptoms are indefinite complaints of unknown cause, and it is common to rely exclusively on symptomatic treatment such as drug administration and massage.

However, in recent years, unclear complaints (referred to as odontogenic stress syndrome) caused by malocclusion have been elucidated, and some dentists have performed an occlusal plane and a radiograph by a dental model. After diagnosing the curved state of the cervical spine, treatment is performed using a precise mouthpiece (template) made for each individual with hard plastic so that the amount of occlusal elevation can be determined and correct biting can be performed. There is.

[0004]

The treatment using the mouthpiece can be performed only by a dentist specializing in occlusal technology, which is technically very limited, and the theory of treatment by the mouthpiece is applied. It was also not possible to make an emergency improvement of indefinite complaints or self-diagnose whether or not the cause of indefinite complaints was related to occlusion. In the field of sports, although a mouthpiece is often used for guarding teeth, such a mouthpiece cannot be expected to be effective as a device for removing tension in the masticatory muscles.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims to provide a mouthpiece as an instrument for improving the engagement, and was created to be the gospel of a person having an indefinite complaint of unknown cause that has increased dramatically in recent years. And its composition is
It has an area covering at least two teeth and a height of 5 mm to 25 mm, and has a pair of left and right occlusal portions on the bottom surface of which mounting surfaces having good compatibility with teeth are provided, and mounting surfaces of these occlusal portions The mouthpiece for improving engagement is provided with a belt-shaped connecting portion that can maintain the fitted state applied to each of the left and right molars of the lower jaw and can be closely arranged along the inside of the front tooth.

The occlusal portion and the connecting portion can be integrally molded of elastic synthetic resin, and the restricting pieces are extended like fins at the lower edges of the surfaces of the occlusal portions facing each other. It is desirable to install it.

[0007]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A mouthpiece for improving engagement (hereinafter simply referred to as a mouthpiece) according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the mouthpiece, FIG. 2 is a side view, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line aa 'in FIG.
Reference numerals 1 and 1 denote pillow-shaped occlusal portions, and 2 denotes a band-shaped connecting portion that connects the occlusal portions 1 and 1. As shown in FIG. 4, in each of the occlusal parts 1 and 1, a mounting surface 1a having good conformability to the posterior teeth on the posterior side in a state of being mounted on the lower molars.
Is provided, and a thin restricting piece 3 extends in a fin shape on the lingual side of the molar.

The occlusal portions 1 and 1 and the connecting portion 2 connecting the occlusal portions are integrally formed of silicone rubber as a synthetic resin having elasticity, and the occlusal portions 1 and 1 are one premolar. And an area covering a total of 3 teeth of two molars, and the thickness is 10 mm. On the other hand, the connecting portion 2 has a shape that connects the front end portions of the occlusal portion 1 and closely fits inside the front tooth (gum portion).

The mouthpiece thus formed straddles the lower premolar and the molar, and if the mounting surface is mounted so as to be in close contact with the molar as shown in FIG. 5, the connecting portion 2 is placed on the back side of the front tooth. Since the contact pieces do not come into contact with each other and do not interfere with each other, and the restriction piece 3 prevents the deviation, it is possible to talk with the mouthpiece attached, and there is no discomfort in appearance, which is suitable for long-term use. By wearing the mouthpiece and continuing to bite the occlusal part lightly, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, malocclusion is improved, the tongue chamber 7 is expanded, and the anterior tooth part is released, thereby increasing the breathing volume. At the same time, the bite was raised,
Blood circulation is also improved, and as a result, the complaints are healed.

[0011] As a concrete example of use or case, use of this mouthpiece when a person with a normal bite has a headache, neck pain, etc. due to a long forward leaning posture. Will relieve pain in a short time.
In addition, the expansion of the airway allows sufficient oxygen supplementation, which is effective in preventing snoring and apnea during sleep. In addition, it has a temporary sedative effect on allergic asthma and rhinitis. Since then, it has been reported that the combination with Chinese herbs has completely cured the severe symptoms that lasted for a long time, and it is also effective for various malpractice complaints throughout the body.

This mouthpiece is intended to improve malocclusion, but when the physical condition is poor, the mouthpiece of the present invention is used to self-diagnose whether or not the cause of malpractice is malocclusion, and to improve even a little. If you see one, you can use it to seek treatment from a professional dentist. It is also useful as an emergency aid for temporary symptoms.

The mouthpiece shown in the above embodiment is mounted over two teeth, a premolar and a molar, but is mounted on only two molars or only two premolars. However, the occlusion part is at least 2 molars.
It is enough if there is a tooth area. Furthermore, the thickness of the occlusal part is 10 m
If the degree of malocclusion is low and about 5 mm is sufficient as the standard, the m position is about 5 mm. On the other hand, if either the upper or lower molars are missing, the length is 15 mm or more. Things are needed. The shape and material of the occlusal part are not limited to the examples.

[0014]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION The mouthpiece of the present invention can improve malocclusion just by mounting it on the lower molars, and the front teeth are released in the mounted state, so that there is less discomfort and conversation is possible. Is. By using this mouthpiece, even a symptom that has been improved only by the diagnosis and treatment by a dentist specializing in occlusal can be easily and inexpensively improved by anyone without special technique. The use of the mouthpiece may be either emergency or full-scale, but in the case of emergency use, the result can be used as a judgment material for receiving full-scale treatment by a dentist specializing in occlusion. Furthermore, if a restriction piece is provided, deviation can be prevented, and if molded integrally with elastic synthetic resin,
It has a good usability and is easy to produce.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mouthpiece according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the mouthpiece according to the present invention.

3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line aa 'in FIG.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a mouthpiece is attached to a lower jaw molar.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the mouthpiece is attached to the mouth.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an oral portion when not attached.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a section taken along line b-b ′.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of an oral cavity portion when worn.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a section taken along line c-c ′.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ・ ・ Occlusion part, 1a ・ ・ Mounting surface, 2 ・ ・ Connecting part, 3 ・ ・
Restriction piece, 4 ... Airway, 5 ... Vertebral artery, 6 ... Hyoid bone, 7
..Tongue chambers.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An area covering at least two teeth and 5 mm
~ 25 mm in height, the bottom surface is provided with a pair of left and right occlusal portions having a mounting surface having good compatibility with teeth, and the mounting surfaces of the occlusal portions on the left and right molars respectively. A mouthpiece for improving engagement that is capable of maintaining the fitted state and is equipped with a belt-shaped connecting portion that can be closely arranged along the inside of the front tooth. 2. The interlocking mouthpiece according to claim 1, wherein the occlusal portion and the connecting portion are integrally molded of a synthetic resin having elasticity. 3. The interlocking mouthpiece according to claim 1, wherein a restricting piece extends in a fin-like shape at the lower end edges of the surfaces of the both bite portions facing each other.