JP3032483B2 - Bruxism prevention device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bruxism preventer to be worn in the oral cavity to prevent bruxism of a person.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Humans may have bruxism during sleep. Bruxism not only causes discomfort to others sleeping in the same room, but also causes abnormal wear of the teeth if bruxism is caused. Therefore, measures to prevent bruxism are demanded. As a countermeasure, it is conceivable to sleep while putting something like cotton between the back teeth, but there is a risk that if cotton falls off from the back teeth during sleep, it will suffocate.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a safe bruxism preventer.

[0004]

To achieve the above object, the bruxism preventer according to the present invention is characterized by a first holding portion mounted on a gingival portion of a cheek band of an upper jaw, and a lip band of an upper jaw. A second retaining portion attached to the gingival portion of the portion, and a molar occlusal surface fixing portion receiving oral bite pressure by a molar , the first retaining portion, the second retaining portion, and the molar occlusal surface fixing And the parts are integrally connected. According to this, both the first holding part and the second holding part are mounted on the upper jaw. This focuses on the fact that the lower jaw often moves during human sleep, but the upper jaw rarely moves. That is, since is attached to the upper jaw does not move little during sleep, is less likely to fall off during sleep, this is there is no risk that say that clog the throat. It also has a molar occlusal surface fixation part that receives the oral bite pressure by the molar.
As it is used with the surface fixing part bitten by the upper and lower molars,
Rubbing of upper and lower molar teeth is prevented, and bruxism can be prevented. Further, the first holding portion and the second holding portion
Each of the holding parts has an oval shape for adsorbing to the gingival part.
Preferably, a recess is formed. This recess is adsorbed
Performs the function of a dimple and is attached to the gingiva.
Be worn. This is because the mouth is always wet and
It utilizes the property that the recess is easy to stick.
You. Also, by forming the concave portion in an oval shape, the teeth around the concave portion can be formed.
The meat does not become congested.

[0005] Furthermore, the above-mentioned molar occlusal surface fixing part is
Sealing the solidified material that hardens the fixed part of the occlusal surface with a sheet material
It has a solidified material container that bursts with the mouth bite pressure formed
Preferably. Molar occlusal surface fixation bites with molars
Because it is a part, its shape will fit each person's tooth shape
Need to be done. Here, the molar occlusal surface fixing part
Contains a solidifying material capable of hardening the molar occlusal surface fixing part.
A solidified material storage section formed by sealing with a sheet material to be
After the user inserts the bruxism preventer, the mortar
When the biting surface of the tooth occlusal surface is bitten, this solidified material storage part
(Although there are individual differences, it can reach 20kg)
The solidified material ruptures and flows out of the sheet material. Next
The solidified material constitutes the molar occlusal surface fixing part.
The bite is hardened by reacting with the material, and the bite of the molar
The tooth shape of the surface can be taken. This way you can use
Can be positioned firmly in the oral cavity according to the tooth shape of the elderly
A bruxism preventer can be obtained.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an external view of a bruxism preventer according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which the bruxism preventer is mounted. The bruxism preventer 1 includes a pair of left and right first holding portions 10 attached to the gingival portion (gum portion) 2 of the upper cheek band.
A pair of left and right second holding parts 11 attached to the gingival part 3 of the upper lip band, and a pair of left and right molar occlusal surface fixing parts 12 receiving mouth bite pressure by the sixth and seventh molars 4 , These first
Holding part 10, second holding part 11, and molar occlusal surface fixing part 12
And a connecting portion 13 for integrally connecting the two. Further, the first holding portion 10 and the second holding portion 11 are formed with oval concave portions 10a and 11a, respectively. This recess 10a,
By providing 11a, the bruxism preventer 1 can be mounted in the oral cavity like an octopus sucker. Molar occlusal surface
The sheet material 1 in which a solidified material to be described later is packed
4 are provided. The bruxism preventer 1 is preferably manufactured from a silicone impression material. In addition, since a large oral bite pressure (may reach 20 kg) due to a molar is received, it is preferable that silicon is filled with a reinforcing material such as a reinforcing fiber.

Next, a bruxism preventer 1 according to the present embodiment.
How to use will be described. First, the bruxism preventer 1 is applied to the upper gingival parts 2 and 3 in the oral cavity in a state as shown in FIG.
Insert The molar occlusal surface fixing part 12 is a part to be bitten by the molar 4, and its shape needs to be adapted to the tooth type of each person. For that purpose, first, after inserting the bruxism preventer 1 and biting the molar occlusal surface fixing portion 12, the solidified material put in the sheet material 14 breaks the membrane and flows out, and this reacts with the silicon impression material. The bite is hardened. As a result, it is possible to take a tooth form of 1/4 to 1/5 of the crown. A method of accurately copying the complex shape of a human tooth using such an impression material is a well-known method often used by dentists. By taking the tooth mold, the bruxism preventer 1 can be firmly positioned in the oral cavity.

[0008] In order to mount the toothpaste preventive device 1 with a tooth shape into the oral cavity, first, insert the toothpaste preventive device 1 into the oral cavity and use the sixth and seventh molars 4 to fix the molar occlusal surface fixing portion 12. Bite. In this state, between the upper and lower molars 4, as shown in FIG. 2, it has a gap of 2 to 3 mm. That is, the upper and lower molars 4 are held in a state where they do not rub, so that bruxism can be prevented. Then, the user attaches the first holding portion 10 and the second holding portion 11 to the gingiva by pressing the cheek band and the lip band of the upper jaw to complete the wearing. FIG.
As shown in (2), a gap is formed in the front teeth portion when the attachment is completed, but the amount is small and it is possible to sleep without any trouble.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a bruxism preventer according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a state in which the bruxism preventer according to the embodiment is mounted.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bruxism prevention device 2 Gingival part of maxillary cheek band part 3 Gingival part of maxillary lip band part 4 6th and 7th molar teeth 10 1st holding part 10a concave part 11 2nd holding part 11a concave part 12 Molar occlusal surface fixation Part 13 Connecting part 14 Sheet material

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] 1. A first type attached to a gingival part of a cheek band part of an upper jaw.
A holding portion, and a second holding portion which is mounted on the gingival portion of the lip zone of the upper jaw, and a molar occlusal fixing portion which receives the mouth咬圧by molars, the second holding said first holding portion Occlusal surface and the molar
With a tough are integrally connected, respectively to said second holding portion and the first holding portion, the gingival portion
A bruxism preventer, characterized in that a concave portion for adsorbing to a tooth is formed . 2. The bruxism preventer according to claim 1, wherein the recess is formed in an oval shape . 3. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the molar teeth are fixed to the occlusal surface fixing part.
Seal the solidified material that hardens the occlusal surface fixing part with a sheet material
Claims: There is provided a solidified material storage portion that ruptures by the formed mouth bite pressure.
The bruxism preventive device according to 1 or 2 .