KR102388578B1 - Apparatus of training tongue - Google Patents

Abstract

Tongue training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper teeth are fitted in the user's oral cavity, the upper teeth fitting portion 110 so as to have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device, the left and right sides of the oral cavity in contact with the roof of the mouth The left and right palate contact parts 120 and the left and right palate contacts are connected to each other and are surrounded by the inner palate contact part 130 that comes into contact with the palate from the inside of the oral cavity, and the left and right palate contact part 120 and the inner palate contact part 130. a space forming unit 140 positioned away from the oral cavity to form an empty space in which the detachable training pedal unit 200 can be detached; and a first sliding part 210 sliding on the upper surface of the bottom surface 141 of the space forming part 140 , and a second sliding part sliding on the opposite surface of the space forming part 140 and coupled to the mouthpiece part. Part 230, a connection part 220 for vertically connecting the first sliding part and the second sliding part, and a pedal part for the user's tongue movement formed under the second sliding part; Containing, detachable training Pedal unit 200; includes.

Description

Tongue training device {APPARATUS OF TRAINING TONGUE}

The present invention relates to a tongue training device, a method of manufacturing the tongue training device, and a method for manufacturing a detachable training pedal unit, and more particularly, it is possible to manufacture a customized device for a snoring or bruising patient or user for tongue training, and hygiene. Tongue training device, a method of manufacturing the tongue training device, and a method of manufacturing the detachable training pedal part capable of replacing the detachable training pedal part from the mouthpiece part for the purpose of or according to the degree of improvement of the tongue training, to increase or decrease the training intensity. it's about

In general, snoring is caused by various causes of respiratory flow, and during sleep, the muscles of the cervix, which act to open the lower jaw and pull the tongue, relax the body, and the tongue sags due to gravity to narrow the airway and inhale and exhale. It is caused by vibrations in the surrounding structures such as the soft palate and soft palate while passing through the narrowed airway.

Such snoring and sleep apnea caused by it can cause symptoms such as headache, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, ischemic heart disease, etc. due to various diseases such as fatigue, sleepiness, and carbon dioxide accumulation, so it is a disease that requires continuous management and treatment is classified as To this end, various types of devices have been developed to improve the sleep habit of a target sleeper during sleep. In addition, there was a problem in that snoring causes damage to the sleeping person as well as people around him. Furthermore, such snoring also causes problems of teeth grinding in addition to snoring.

In this regard, in the Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0124546 (published on Nov. 5, 2019. Title of the invention: Snoring and sleep apnea anti devices), "The present invention is a snoring prevention and As a sleep apnea prevention device, when the tongue (10) muscle sags due to gravity due to relaxation of the mandibular horn muscle (15) during sleep The sagging of the muscle blocks the space of the airway 14, which narrows the airway and makes breathing difficult, leading to snoring and sleep apnea. Construct (3) and construct a rubber elastic band (6) on one side of the head fixing band (3) so that the mandibular horn muscle (15) can be continuously pulled, fixed with Velcro tape (5), and arched By constructing the core (1) and placing it in the horn of the lower jaw muscle (15), the muscle (15) above the horn of the neck is pulled to widen the space of the airway (14) by continuously pulling the muscles of the tongue (10) that are relaxed during sleep. The goal is to improve the sleep quality of the sleeper by preventing the sleeper from snoring and apnea during sleep.Therefore, it is possible to provide a comfortable and healthy sleep quality to people with snoring symptoms and those around them. of course, has the effect of improving the reliability and competitiveness of methods and devices for preventing snoring and sleep apnea."

In addition, Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-2015801 (published on Aug. 23, 2019, title of the invention: A mechanism for relieving bruxism and snoring that is formed to stick out the tongue and can prevent separation and move the temporomandibular joint of using anti-departure and jaw joint movement and formed to stick out the tongue}), "In the present invention, snoring and bruising are alleviated due to the upper and lower teeth, and the movable pin formed in the upper teeth is applied to the lower teeth. It is inserted into the formed insertion hole to prevent the upper and lower teeth from being completely separated, preventing the lower and upper teeth from being separated from the teeth due to movement during sleep after the user wears them. Even if the user lies on his side, the upper and lower teeth do not separate and the temporomandibular joint moves at a predetermined interval, so it relieves snoring and maintains the temporomandibular joint in a stable position while sleeping. , To prevent damage to the temporomandibular joint and teeth, a tongue passage is formed on the front of the upper and lower teeth so that the user's tongue can protrude, and the tongue protrudes for comfortable breathing by allowing air to flow It relates to a mechanism for relieving bruxism and snoring that is formed so as to be able to prevent separation and is capable of movement of the temporomandibular joint, wherein the upper side is formed to correspond to the shape of the upper teeth so as to be combined with the upper teeth, the upper teeth are made of a soft material; the upper teeth and the upper teeth; The lower teeth are formed in a corresponding shape and are formed in a shape corresponding to the lower teeth so as to be coupled to the lower teeth, the lower teeth are made of a soft material, the movable pins are formed long downwards in the upper teeth and are inserted into the insertion holes of the lower teeth, and and an insertion hole formed to pass through the lower teeth, formed at a position corresponding to the flow pin, into which the flow pin is inserted, and formed larger than a size of the flow pin so that the flow pin flows at a predetermined interval, the flow The length of the pin is when the upper and lower teeth are folded. It is inserted into the insertion hole in a pressed state and is formed to be the same as or shorter than the lower end of the insertion hole of the lower teeth so that the upper and lower teeth are not separated from each other. It is formed to be larger than the diameter, and the upper and lower teeth are coupled to the upper and lower teeth to separate and flow separately, and the flow pin of the upper teeth is inserted into the insertion hole of the lower teeth to flow at a predetermined interval, so the user Even when the mouth is opened, the upper and lower teeth are separated by a certain interval, and the upper and lower teeth are separated by a certain interval, so the movable pin is not completely separated from the insertion hole. The upper and lower teeth can be spread apart to prevent the lower and upper teeth from being separated from the teeth, and the movable pin is formed on the molar side of the upper teeth, and the insertion hole is located at a position corresponding to this. It is formed in the frame, and a tongue passing portion is formed on the front surfaces of the upper and lower teeth so that the tongue can protrude.

However, in such prior patent documents or prior art, it is possible to manufacture a customized device suitable for a patient for tongue training, and to increase or decrease the training intensity for hygiene or according to the degree of improvement of the tongue training. , a tongue training device capable of replacing the detachable training pedal part from the mouthpiece part, a manufacturing method of the tongue training device, and a manufacturing method of the detachable training pedal part are not disclosed at all.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0124546 (published on Nov. 5, 2019. Title of the invention: Anti-snoring and sleep apnea anti devices {Snoring and sleep apnea anti devices}) Republic of Korea Patent Registration No. 10-2015801 (published on August 23, 2019, title of invention: A mechanism for relieving bruxism and snoring that is formed so that the tongue can stick out, and is capable of preventing escape and movement of the temporomandibular joint) anti-departure and jaw joint movement and formed to stick out the tongue})

The present invention was created to solve the above problems, and the present invention enables the manufacture of a customized device for snoring or bruising patients or users for tongue training, and training intensity according to the degree of improvement of tongue training or for hygiene. An object of the present invention is to provide a tongue training device capable of replacing a detachable training pedal unit from a mouthpiece unit to enable upward or downward movement, a method for manufacturing the tongue training device, and a method for manufacturing the detachable training pedal unit.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

To achieve the above object, the tongue training device according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a space in which the user's upper teeth are fitted to have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device, and a removable training pedal unit is provided. piece part; and a detachable training pedal unit that is detachable from the mouthpiece and includes a pedal unit that allows a user to exercise the tongue when the removable training pedal unit is mounted on the mouthpiece.

In addition, the mouthpiece part 100 includes the upper teeth fitted in the user's oral cavity, the upper teeth fitting part 110 to have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device, the left and right sides of the oral cavity in contact with the roof of the mouth The palate contact part 120, the left and right palate contact parts are connected to each other, and the inner palate contact part 130 that comes into contact with the palate from the inside of the oral cavity is surrounded by the left and right palate contact parts 120 and the inner palate contact part 130. and a space forming unit 140 spaced apart from the roof of the mouth to form an empty space in which the detachable training pedal unit 200 can be detached.

In addition, the detachable training pedal part 200 is a first sliding part 210 that is coupled to the mouthpiece part 100 by sliding on the upper surface of the bottom part 141 formed on the bottom of the space forming part 140 . , a second sliding part 230 sliding on the opposite surface of the space forming part 140 and coupled to the mouthpiece part, a connection part 220 connecting the first sliding part and the second sliding part up and down, and It is formed under the second sliding part, the pedal part for the user's tongue movement; includes.

In addition, the pedal unit may include an elastic coupling unit 240 elastically coupled to a lower portion of the second sliding unit; a lower extension forming part 250 which is formed to extend to a lower portion of the elastic coupling part; and a tongue exercise unit 260 formed on one side of the lower extension forming unit 250 to perform a tongue movement.

In addition, the tongue exercise unit 260, the user's tongue is seated so as to be able to simultaneously push the isotonic exercise with the user's tongue and the isometric exercise after pushing up with the user's tongue to the end, the lower extension is formed that can be pushed and supported It is preferable to have the tongue movement portion 260 having a structure partially extending from the portion 250 in the direction of the user.

In addition, protrusions 211 or grooves are formed on both sides of the first sliding part 210 so that the removable training pedal part 200 can be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece part 100 , and the It is preferable that the grooves 143 or the projections are formed on both sides of the bottom surface corresponding to the projections 211 or the grooves.

In addition, so that the detachable training pedal part 200 can be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece part 100, the innermost part of the oral cavity of the protrusion and the groove has magnetic materials of different polarities, It is preferable to be coupled by an attractive force due to a magnetic material.

In addition, a protrusion 212 or a groove is formed on one side of the front end of the first sliding part 210 so that the removable training pedal part 200 can be easily coupled to the mouthpiece part 100, It is preferable that a groove 142 or a protrusion is formed on one side of the bottom surface portion or the space forming portion 140 corresponding to the protrusion portion 212 or the groove.

In addition, magnetic bodies of different polarities are formed in the protrusion and the groove so that the detachable training pedal part 200 can be easily coupled to the mouthpiece part 100, and the attractive force caused by the magnetic bodies of the different polarities It is preferable to combine with

In addition, the elastic coupling unit 240 may include a spring having elasticity corresponding to the user's tongue movement, and may be replaced with a detachable training pedal unit having an elastic coupling unit adapted to the force according to the user's tongue force.

In addition, the detachable training pedal unit, a pedal unit for the user's tongue exercise; and an insertion binding unit having one side elastically coupled to the pedal unit, and the other side being inserted into and bound to the space of the mouthpiece unit.

Here, it is preferable that the insertion coupling portion is formed to include a leaf spring. The leaf spring may include a first plate part inserted into the space of the mouthpiece part; a second plate part elastically folded with the first plate part; and a third plate part elastically folded with the second plate part and coupled to the pedal part.

In addition, the detachable training pedal unit has a built-in sensor that senses the force of the tongue or the number of times of tongue training, and makes it possible to apply various applications in the future through follow-up tracking or real-time monitoring.

On the other hand, the method of manufacturing a tongue training device according to the present invention uses a medical imaging device to measure the upper teeth shape and oral structure of the user of the tongue training device, measure the user's tongue shape information, and use the tongue force measuring device measuring the user's tongue force information using; registering the measured user's upper teeth shape, oral structure, tongue shape information, and tongue force information to a server of a tongue training device; and manufacturing the mouthpiece unit 100 and the detachable training pedal unit 200 according to the user's upper teeth shape, oral structure, tongue shape information, and tongue force information registered in the server.

In addition, in the step of manufacturing the mouthpiece part 100, according to the shape and oral structure of the user's upper teeth registered in the server, the user's upper teeth are fitted so that the upper teeth can have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device The upper tooth fitting part 110, the left and right palate contact parts 120 in contact with the roof of the mouth on the left and right sides of the oral cavity, and the left and right palate contact parts are connected to each other, and the inner palate contact part 130 in contact with the roof of the mouth from the inside of the oral cavity, the left and right palate A space forming part 140 surrounded by the contact part 120 and the inner palate contact part 130 and positioned spaced apart from the palate to form an empty space in which the removable training pedal part 200 can be attached and detached. , is manufactured including the mouthpiece part 100 .

In addition, the manufacturing of the detachable training pedal unit 200 includes a first sliding coupled to the mouthpiece unit 100 by sliding on the upper surface of the bottom surface 141 formed on the bottom of the space forming unit 140 . part 210, a second sliding part 230 that is slid on the opposite surface of the space forming part 140 and coupled to the mouthpiece part, and a connection part that vertically connects the first sliding part and the second sliding part ( 220), and formed under the second sliding unit, based on the user's oral structure, tongue shape information, and tongue force information registered in the server, a pedal unit for tongue movement of the user; do.

In addition, the production of the pedal unit, based on the user's tongue force information of the user registered in the server, manufactures an elastic coupling unit 240 that is elastically coupled to the lower portion of the second sliding unit, and registered in the server Based on the user's oral structure and tongue shape information, the lower extension forming part 250 is formed to extend below the elastic coupling part, and the lower extension forming part to have a predetermined angle with the lower extension forming part 250 . It is formed on one side of the 250, the tongue exercise unit 260 capable of performing a tongue movement; includes the step of manufacturing.

In addition, the tongue exercise unit 260, based on the user's tongue shape information and oral structure, the isotonic exercise to push the user's tongue and the isometric exercise to hold after pushing up with the user's tongue to the end at the same time, the user It is manufactured to have a tongue movement unit 260 having a structure extending from the lower extension forming unit 250 in the user direction and having a predetermined angle with the lower extension forming unit 250 that can be seated and pushed and supported.

On the other hand, the method for manufacturing a detachable training pedal unit according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a detachable training pedal unit for replacement of a detachable training pedal unit in the tongue training device manufactured according to the manufacturing method of the tongue training device as described above. Measuring the new tongue force information of the user by using; registering the measured new tongue force information of the user in a server of the tongue training device; and manufacturing a new detachable training pedal unit 200 for replacement according to the user's tongue force information registered in the server.

In addition, in the step of manufacturing a new removable training pedal unit 200 for replacement according to the user's tongue force information registered in the server, the user's To have a customized elastic force, the elastic coupling part 240 elastically coupled to the lower part of the second sliding part is manufactured.

According to the tongue training device, the method for manufacturing the tongue training device and the method for manufacturing the detachable training pedal unit according to the present invention,

First, for tongue training, it is possible to manufacture a customized device for snoring or bruising patients or users.

Second, it is possible to provide a tongue training device capable of replacing a detachable training pedal part from a mouthpiece part for user hygiene or to increase or decrease the training intensity according to the degree of improvement in tongue training.

Third, by having the tongue movement part 260 having a structure partially extended in the direction of the user from the lower extension forming part 250 that can be pushed and supported by the patient's or user's tongue being seated, isotonic exercise and patient pushing with the patient's or user's tongue Alternatively, it is possible to do an isometric exercise at the same time by pushing it all the way up with the user's tongue.

Fourth, a protrusion 211 or a groove is formed on both sides of the first sliding part 210, and a groove 143 or a protrusion is formed on both sides of the bottom surface corresponding to the protrusion 211 or the groove, so that the user or the patient The temporary and detachable training pedal unit 200 can be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece unit 100 .

Fifth, the innermost oral cavity of the protrusions and grooves formed on both sides of the both sides of the first sliding part 210 and the corresponding bottom part have magnetic materials of different polarities, and by combining them by attractive force due to the magnetic materials of different polarities, the user Alternatively, the patient can easily slide the detachable training pedal unit 200 to the mouthpiece unit 100 .

Sixth, a protrusion 212 or a groove is formed on one side of the front end of the first sliding part 210 , and a groove 142 on one side of the bottom or space forming part 140 corresponding to the protrusion 212 or the groove. Alternatively, since the protrusion is formed, a user or a patient can easily couple the removable training pedal unit 200 to the mouthpiece unit 100 .

Seventh, magnetic materials of different polarities in the protrusion 212 or groove on one side of the front end of the first sliding part 210, and the groove 142 or the protrusion on one side of the bottom surface or space forming part 140 corresponding thereto is formed, so that a user or a patient can easily couple the detachable training pedal unit 200 to the mouthpiece unit 100 due to the attraction between the magnetic materials of different polarities.

1 is a perspective view of a mouth piece 100 of a tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the upper side of the front.
2 is a side view of the detachable training pedal unit 200 detachable from the mouthpiece unit 100 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the side.
3 is a view from below before the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100 .
4 is a view from below after the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is slidably mounted to the mouthpiece unit 100 .
5 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state before the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100 .
6 is a side cross-sectional view showing a state after the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100 .
7 is a front view of the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention after being slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100 .
8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a patient with bruxism or snoring is trained using the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in order to be stably fastened after the detachable training pedal unit 200 is slidably mounted to the mouthpiece unit 100. It is a view showing that the protrusion 211 is formed, and a groove 142 is formed in the mouthpiece part 100 at a position corresponding thereto.
10 is a block diagram schematically showing a dental tongue training service system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart schematically illustrating each step of a method for dental tongue training service according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in various different forms, and only these embodiments allow the disclosure of the present invention to be complete, and are common in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those with knowledge of the scope of the present invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein may be used with the meaning commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not to be interpreted ideally or excessively unless specifically defined explicitly.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing the embodiments and is not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular also includes the plural unless specifically stated otherwise in the phrase. As used herein, “comprises” and/or “comprising” does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other components in addition to the stated components.

(tongue training device)

1 is a perspective view of a mouth piece 100 of a tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the top from the front, and FIG. 2 is a mouth piece 100 of a tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. ) is a side view of the detachable training pedal unit 200 that is detachable from the side.

Tongue training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a mouthpiece unit 100 and a detachable training pedal unit 200, is a manual function recovery instrument. The mouthpiece unit 100 is fitted with the upper teeth of a patient or user with bruxism or snoring to have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device, and provides a space in which the detachable training pedal unit 200 can be detached. On the other hand, the detachable training pedal unit 200 may be detachable from the mouthpiece unit 100 described above, and when the removable training pedal unit 200 is mounted on the mouthpiece unit, a user or patient with bruxism or snoring performs tongue movement. It includes a pedal unit that can do this.

The pedal unit is positioned about the center of the palate in consideration of left-right symmetry, but may be manufactured to be slightly deflected left and right in the center according to the characteristics of the user or patient. Tongue exercise using the pedal unit is performed for approximately 5 minutes a day, but training may be prescribed differently depending on the characteristics of the user or patient.

Through such tongue training, it is possible to have the effect of improving temporomandibular joint symptoms, improving swallowing disorders, and improving sleep apnea. If the force of pushing the tongue toward the roof of the mouth is weak, the position of the tongue is drooping backwards and downwards, causing this clenching habit of sucking the tongue and the side of the cheek while biting it, causing pain in the jaw and narrowing the airway, leading to snoring and snoring. It worsens sleep apnea and the like, which can lead to decreased ability to swallow food or saliva.

In particular, since modern people use tools such as spoons, chopsticks, straws, and cups, the movement of the tongue, like other body parts, is insufficient, causing various problems. Through the tongue training device according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent and improve such things, that is, airway expansion and cardiopulmonary function improvement.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 , the mouthpiece part 100 includes the upper teeth fitting part 110 , the left and right palate contact parts 120 , the inner palate contact part 130 , and the space forming part 140 . include

First, the upper teeth fitting unit 110 is configured so that the upper teeth are fitted in the oral cavity of the user or patient to have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device. Based on the information obtained through a medical imaging device such as an X-ray imaging device, a customized upper tooth fitting unit 110 that matches the 3D stereoscopic image of the upper teeth, that is, fits the upper teeth of a user or patient with bruising or snoring. ) is produced. At this time, it is possible to prevent the upper tooth fitting portion 110 from loosening due to frequent use and to implement the upper tooth fitting portion with an elastic silicone material or the like to have a fixing force.

Next, the left and right palate contact parts 120 are a part or whole abutting the palate on the left and right sides of the oral cavity, and the inner palatal contact part 130 connects the left and right palate contacts with each other, and part or all of the palate is partially or entirely in contact with the palate in the inside of the oral cavity. part in contact with Here, although the left and right palate contact parts 120 and the inner palate contact part 130 have been separately described, it is of course also possible to manufacture them as one in actual implementation.

Next, the space forming unit 140 forms an empty space surrounded by the left and right palate contact portions 120 and the inner palate contact unit 130 described above, and this empty space is spaced apart from the roof of the mouth and is a detachable training pedal to be described later. Forms an empty space in which the part 200 can be detached. The size, height, and width of the empty space can be customized to suit the characteristics of a patient or user with bruising or snoring.

Next, as shown in FIG. 2 , the detachable training pedal unit 200 includes a first sliding unit 210 , a second sliding unit 230 , a connection unit 220 , and a pedal unit.

First, the first sliding part 210 is configured to slide on the upper surface of the bottom part 141 formed on the bottom of the space forming part 140 to be coupled to the mouthpiece part 100, and the second sliding part 230 is It slides on the opposite surface of the space forming part 140 and is coupled to the mouthpiece 100, and the connection part 220 moves the first sliding part 210 and the second sliding part 230 up and down from one side. It is a configuration that connects to

Next, the pedal unit is formed in the lower portion of the second sliding unit 230, and is configured for tongue movement of a user or a patient with bruising or snoring. Specifically, the pedal unit includes an elastic coupling part 240 elastically coupled to a lower portion of the second sliding part 230 , a lower extension forming part 250 extending below the elastic coupling part, and a lower extension forming part ( It is formed on one side of 250), and includes a tongue exercise unit 260 capable of tongue movement.

8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a patient with bruxism or snoring is trained using the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Fig. 8, the tongue exercise unit 260 allows the user's tongue to simultaneously perform an isotonic exercise for pushing with the user's or patient's tongue and an isometric exercise for holding up after pushing up with the user's or patient's tongue at the same time when bruising or snoring. It is preferable to have a structure partially extending in the direction of the user from the lower extension forming part 250 that can be seated and pushed and supported. It is possible to customize the shape to fit the shape and shape of the user's or patient's tongue.

In addition, the elastic coupling unit 240 may include a spring having elasticity corresponding to the user's or patient's tongue movement, and may be replaced with a removable training pedal unit having an elastic coupling unit adapted to the force according to the user's or patient's tongue force. .

(Detachable training pedal part to mouthpiece part)

3 is a view from below before the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100, and FIG. 4 is a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a view from below after the detachable training pedal part 200 of the tongue training device according to the example is slidably mounted on the mouthpiece part 100, and FIG. 5 is a tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The detachable training pedal unit 200 is a side cross-sectional view showing the state before being slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100, and FIG. 6 is a detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a side cross-sectional view showing the state after sliding mounted on the piece (100).

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 , a patient or user with bruising or snoring slides and mounts a detachable training pedal unit 200 customized to fit their tongue strength to the mouthpiece unit 100 . Before mounting, the space between the first sliding part 210 and the second sliding part 230 is positioned so that it can be fitted into the bottom surface part 141 . After that, it is pushed inward and slidably coupled as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 .

The tongue training device of the present invention may further include a configuration that allows a user or a patient to easily perform sliding coupling.

7 is a front view of the detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, after being slidably mounted on the mouthpiece unit 100 . As shown in FIG. 7 , protrusions 211 or grooves are formed on both sides of the first sliding part 210 so that the removable training pedal part 200 can be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece part 100 , , It is preferable that the protrusion 211 or the groove 143 or the protrusion is formed on both sides of the bottom portion corresponding to the groove.

Furthermore, so that the removable training pedal unit 200 can be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece unit 100, the innermost of the protrusion and the groove have magnetic materials of different polarities, for example, an N pole is formed on the protrusion. When the S pole is formed in the groove, it is possible for a user or a patient to easily combine or mount it by the attractive force due to the magnetic material of the different polarity.

9 is a detachable training pedal unit 200 of the tongue training device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention in order to be stably fastened after the detachable training pedal unit 200 is slidably mounted to the mouthpiece unit 100. ) is a view showing that the projection 211 is formed, and a groove 142 is formed in the mouthpiece part 100 at a position corresponding thereto.

As shown in FIG. 9 , a protrusion 212 or a groove is formed on one side of the front end of the first sliding part 210 so that the removable training pedal part 200 can be easily coupled to the mouthpiece part 100 . It is preferable that the groove 142 or the projection is formed on one side of the bottom surface portion corresponding to the projection 212 or the groove or on one side of the space forming portion 140 .

In addition, magnetic materials of different polarities are formed in the protrusion and the groove so that the removable training pedal unit 200 can be easily coupled to the mouthpiece unit 100, for example, when an N pole is formed in the protrusion, the S in the groove Since the poles are formed, it is possible for a user or a patient to easily combine or mount them by attraction due to magnetic materials of different polarities.

(Another Example)

The above-described detachable training pedal unit may include a pedal unit for the user's tongue movement, and an insertion coupling unit having one side elastically coupled to the pedal unit, and the other end being inserted into the space of the mouthpiece and coupled thereto.

Here, the insertion and binding portion is preferably formed to include a leaf spring in consideration of the ease of manufacture. The leaf spring includes a first plate part inserted into the space of the mouthpiece, a second plate part elastically folded with the first plate part, and a third plate part elastically folded with the second plate part and coupled to the pedal part. Thus, it is possible to manufacture more easily compared to the above-described embodiment.

Furthermore, the detachable training pedal unit has a built-in sensor that senses the force of the tongue or the number of tongue training or the tongue training speed, cycle, etc. It makes it possible to apply a variety of applications.

(Dental tongue training service system and method for manufacturing customized tongue training device)

10 is a block diagram schematically showing a dental tongue training service system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart schematically showing each step of a dental tongue training service method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. to be.

As shown in FIG. 11 , the dental tongue training service system 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a questionnaire information acquisition unit 310 , an airway and oral structure acquisition unit 320 , and a tongue force acquisition unit 330 . ), a three-dimensional scan information acquisition unit 340 , a mouthpiece manufacturing unit 350 , and a detachable training pedal manufacturing unit 360 .

Here, the questionnaire information acquisition unit 310 is configured to acquire the questionnaire information of a visiting patient (or a user) who visits a hospital, a clinic, or the like to receive treatment. Questionnaire refers to a diagnostic method in which the doctor understands the patient's symptoms and family history through questions, and the dentist asks the patient what is the cause of the disease and to what extent the symptoms are. The specific contents of the questionnaire can be divided into several categories, with the most important being a history, family history, address, and current medical history. Before filling out the dental questionnaire, the dentist must first observe or ask questions about the patient's personality, sensitivity, and lifestyle during the interview. Observe closely or ask. However, it should not induce or suggest a specific answer to the patient. When filling out the dental questionnaire, the dentist must record everything he or she has observed or heard from the patient. In the present invention, a history of snoring or bruising, a family history, lifestyle, etc. are inputted from a dentist and obtained.

In addition, the airway and oral structure acquisition unit 320 is configured to obtain the airway structure and oral structure of the patient through the medical image acquisition device. The oral structure or airway structure of a patient or user is acquired by processing a medical image, MRI image, or CT image acquired through a medical image acquisition device (modality) such as X-rays.

Specifically, an oral structure or characteristic, airway structure or characteristic of a patient or user is acquired through a medical imaging apparatus such as an X-ray imaging device, CT, or MRI. For example, it is possible to use simulation software for dentistry that can view 3D stereoscopic images based on CT standard image (DICOM), which is used to know diseases and anatomical structures in the oral cavity. In the dental simulation software for implant placement planning, cross-sectional images of the patient or user's panoramic curves or oblique lines from multiple slide images acquired by image acquisition modality such as X-rays, CT devices, or MRI devices. can be seen

For example, a diagnostic device, such as an X-ray, CT device, or MRI device, usually collects data while passing little by little in the body axis direction of a user or a patient, and from this collected data is parallel to an axial plane perpendicular to the body axis direction Reconstructs multiple consecutive slice images. Then, as three-dimensional voxel data (minimum unit when a three-dimensional object is expressed as a set of small cubes on a three-dimensional grid, corresponding to pixels in two dimensions), a plurality of consecutive slice images are interpolated ( axial plane, sagittal plane (sagittal plane, a plane perpendicular to the forehead plane of the human body and parallel to the body axis) and coronal ( A cross-sectional image of the coronal plane (frontal plane, the plane parallel to the forehead and body axis of the human body) can be obtained. Through this, it is possible to obtain an airway structure or an oral structure.

In addition, the tongue force acquisition unit 330 acquires the tongue force of the patient or user through a separate tongue force measurement device. It is possible to store and monitor the acquired patient or user's tongue force over time. In addition, when measuring the tongue force information, it is possible to measure it by a method, such as carrying out multiple times and calculating an average. In addition to the force of the tongue, it is also possible to additionally acquire information about the shape of the tongue by using other separate measurement equipment.

In addition, the 3D scan information obtaining unit 340 acquires the 3D scan information of the patient by scanning the obtained impression body of the patient. The impression body refers to a model of the patient's oral cavity, and the patient's three-dimensional scan information can be obtained by scanning the impression body obtained from the patient. Alternatively, with the recent implementation of digital dentistry, it may be possible to acquire 3D scan information of a patient through a 3D intraoral scanner, etc. without acquiring and scanning an impression.

In addition, the mouthpiece manufacturing unit 350 is based on any one or more of the questionnaire information, the oral structure, and the three-dimensional scan information, any one of the upper teeth or lower teeth of the patient is fitted, the upper teeth or the lower teeth and the tongue A mouthpiece having a fixing force between the training devices is manufactured.

In addition, the mouthpiece manufacturing unit produces a model through a 3D printer based on the 3D scan information, puts the manufactured 3D printer model in a crimping device, for example, a vacuum crimping device, and the mouthpiece unit in the crimping device The material is drawn in and compressed, and then the mouthpiece is manufactured by cutting based on any one or more of the questionnaire information, the oral structure, and the three-dimensional scan information.

In addition, the detachable training pedal manufacturing unit 360 is detachable from the mouthpiece based on any one or more of the questionnaire information, the airway structure, and the patient's tongue force, and the patient can perform tongue movements. Make a pedal part.

Here, when the patient is a first-time patient, the detachable training pedal manufacturing unit 360 manufactures the first detachable training pedal unit. However, if the patient is not a first-visit patient, but a return patient after the training program, in the detachable training pedal unit, the patient's airway structure acquired again by re-photographed through the medical image acquisition device, questionnaire information at the time of the return visit, Based on any one or more of the patient's tongue force acquired again through the tongue force measurement device, the detachable training pedal unit is re-manufactured, which is mounted on the mouthpiece part that the patient has already used and enables the patient's tongue movement .

When the detachable training pedal unit is re-manufactured, an elastic coupling unit 240 having a customized elastic force is used. The elastic coupling unit 240 to be described later corresponds to the user's tongue movement, that is, to the new user's tongue force information. It is made to include a spring having a corresponding elasticity. That is, the elasticity index, the spring index, and the restoring force index are manufactured according to the force of the user's or patient's tongue. It may be manufactured by changing the material of the spring or adjusting the number of windings of the spring. Of course, customized elasticity index, spring index, and resilience index corresponding to tongue force information can be stored in the database over time in advance, and by using big data or artificial intelligence stored in the server, the best improvement effect is used. You can also modify the database.

As the new detachable training pedal unit 200 that has been delivered, the existing detachable training pedal unit 200 is replaced and used. In this way, it is possible to increase or decrease the training intensity according to the degree of improvement in tongue training, and furthermore, it is helpful for the hygiene of the user. Tongue exercise using the pedal unit is performed for approximately 5 minutes a day, but training may be prescribed differently depending on the characteristics of the user or patient.

Through such tongue training, it is possible to have the effect of improving temporomandibular joint symptoms, improving swallowing disorders, and improving sleep apnea. If the force of pushing the tongue toward the roof of the mouth is weak, the position of the tongue is drooping backwards and downwards, causing this clenching habit of sucking the tongue and the side of the cheek while biting it, causing pain in the jaw and narrowing the airway, leading to snoring and snoring. It worsens sleep apnea and the like, which can lead to decreased ability to swallow food or saliva.

In particular, since modern people use tools such as spoons, chopsticks, straws, and cups, the movement of the tongue, like other body parts, is insufficient, causing various problems. Through the tongue training device manufactured using the dental tongue training service system according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent and improve such things, that is, to expand the airway and improve cardiopulmonary function.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11 , the dental tongue training service method for manufacturing a tongue training device according to the dental tongue training service system according to the present invention includes a questionnaire information acquisition step (S100), airway and oral structure acquisition It includes a step (S200), a step of obtaining tongue force (S300), a step of obtaining three-dimensional scan information (S400), a step of producing a mouthpiece (S500), and a step of producing a removable training pedal (S600).

Here, the questionnaire information acquisition step (S100) is a step of obtaining the patient's questionnaire information and inputting it into the dental tongue training service system, and the airway and oral structure acquisition step (S200) is processing the image acquired through the medical image acquisition device This is a step to obtain the patient's airway structure and oral structure. In addition, the tongue force acquisition step ( S300 ) is a step of acquiring the patient's tongue force through a separate tongue force measuring device and inputting it to the dental tongue training service.

In addition, in the three-dimensional scan information acquisition step (S400), the dental tongue training service system acquires the patient's three-dimensional scan information by scanning the obtained impression body of the patient or user or directly three-dimensional oral scanning the patient or the user. is a step to

In addition, in the mouthpiece manufacturing step (S500), based on any one or more of the above-described questionnaire information, oral structure, and three-dimensional scan information, any one of the upper teeth or lower teeth of the patient is fitted, and the upper teeth or the lower teeth and the tongue It is a step of manufacturing a mouthpiece having a fixing force between the training devices.

In addition, in the detachable training pedal manufacturing step (S600), based on any one or more of the above-described questionnaire information, the airway structure, and the patient's tongue force, it is detachably attached to the mouthpiece, so that the patient can exercise the tongue Produces a detachable training pedal part with

In addition to the above steps, by analyzing the oral structure, airway structure, upper teeth shape, tongue shape information, in particular, tongue force information, etc. of the user or patient registered in the dental tongue training service system in time series, the effect of treatment of the user , it is possible to more easily check the degree of improvement in the strength of the tongue. It is possible to implement through display using infographic tools such as graphs so that medical staff or users (patients) can intuitively understand.

(delivery, etc.)

As described above, in the case of a first-time patient, it is possible to package a pair of the mouthpiece part and the detachable training pedal part manufactured by vacuum compression as a set and deliver it to the dental hospital visited by the patient or user. A dental hospital can introduce the installation method or the method of use.

On the other hand, considering the case of replacing the detachable training pedal unit, the patient or user performs training by combining the previously received mouthpiece unit with a pair of the detachable training pedal unit. For example, one set of 30-50 reps for 5 minutes a day, with a 30-second rest between sets, can train for 5 consecutive sets. After one month of this training program, he visits the dental hospital and revisits.

In this case, as described above, X-rays or the like are taken and tongue force is re-measured to detect changes in airway or tongue force. If there is a change in tongue force according to the measurement result, the detachable training pedal part is re-manufactured so that the pedal can be replaced. The re-manufactured detachable training pedal unit can be provided by regional hospitals so that patients who visit the hospital can change the pedals, or it can be sent to a visiting hospital or delivered directly to the patient.

In the above, embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can practice the present invention in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features. You can understand that there is Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

100...mouthpiece department

110...Upper tooth fitting part

120... Left and right palate contacts

130...medial palate contact

140...space shaping part

141...the bottom part

200...Removable training pedal part

210...first sliding part

220...connection

230...Second sliding part

300...Dental Tongue Training Service System

310...Payment Information Acquisition Department

320... Airway and Oral Rescue Acquisition Department

330...Tongue Power Acquisition Department

340...3D scan information acquisition unit

350...mouthpiece making department

360...Removable Training Pedal Production Department

S100... Steps to obtain paperweight information

S200...airway and oral structure acquisition phase

S300...the stage of acquiring tongue force

S400...3D scan information acquisition stage

S500...Mouthpiece Manufacturing Steps

S600...removable training pedals fabrication steps

Claims (14)

A mouthpiece portion having any one of the user's upper teeth or lower teeth is fitted to have a fixing force between the upper teeth or the lower teeth and the tongue training device; and a detachable training pedal unit that is detachable from the mouthpiece and allows a user to exercise the tongue, wherein the mouthpiece provides a space in which the removable training pedal unit can be attached and detached,
The mouthpiece part 100,
The upper teeth are fitted in the user's oral cavity, the upper teeth fitting portion 110 to have a fixing force between the upper teeth and the tongue training device,
Left and right palate contact parts 120 in contact with the palate on the left and right sides of the oral cavity;
The inner palate contact part 130 that connects the left and right palate contact parts to each other and is in contact with the palate from the inside of the oral cavity, and
A space forming unit 140 that is surrounded by the left and right palate contact parts 120 and the inner palate contact unit 130 and is spaced apart from the palate to form an empty space in which the detachable training pedal unit 200 can be detached. including;
tongue training device.
delete The method of claim 1,
The detachable training pedal unit 200,
A first sliding part 210 that is slid on the upper surface of the bottom part 141 formed on the bottom of the space forming part 140 and is coupled to the mouthpiece part 100;
a second sliding part 230 sliding on the opposite surface of the space forming part 140 and coupled to the mouthpiece part;
a connection part 220 for vertically connecting the first sliding part and the second sliding part; and
It is formed under the second sliding part, the pedal part for the user's tongue movement; including,
tongue training device.
4. The method of claim 3,
The pedal unit,
an elastic coupling part 240 elastically coupled to a lower part of the second sliding part;
a lower extension forming part 250 which is formed to extend to a lower portion of the elastic coupling part; and
It is formed on one side of the lower extension forming part 250, the tongue exercise part 260 capable of tongue movement; including,
tongue training device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The tongue exercise unit 260 includes the lower extension forming part ( 250) characterized in that it has a tongue movement part 260 of a structure partially extended in the direction of the user,
tongue training device.
6. The method of claim 5,
Protrusions 211 or grooves are formed on both sides of the first sliding part 210 so that the removable training pedal part 200 can be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece part 100, and the protrusion part ( 211) or characterized in that grooves 143 or protrusions are formed on both sides of the bottom part corresponding to the grooves,
tongue training device.
7. The method of claim 6,
In order for the detachable training pedal part 200 to be easily slidably coupled to the mouthpiece part 100, the innermost part of the oral cavity of the protrusion and the groove has magnetic materials of different polarities, characterized in that it is coupled with an attractive force due to
tongue training device.
6. The method of claim 5,
A protrusion 212 or a groove is formed on one side of the front end of the first sliding part 210 so that the removable training pedal part 200 can be easily coupled to the mouthpiece part 100 , and the protrusion part (212) or characterized in that a groove 142 or a protrusion is formed on one side of the bottom part or the space forming part 140 corresponding to the groove,
tongue training device.
9. The method of claim 8,
In order for the detachable training pedal unit 200 to be easily coupled to the mouthpiece unit 100, magnetic bodies of different polarities are formed in the protrusions and the grooves, and are coupled by attractive force due to magnetic materials of different polarities. characterized by being
tongue training device.
6. The method of claim 5,
The elastic coupling portion 240, characterized in that it comprises a spring having elasticity corresponding to the user's tongue movement,
tongue training device.
The method of claim 1,
The detachable training pedal unit may include: a pedal unit for tongue exercise of the user; and an insertion binding part having one side elastically coupled to the pedal part, and the other side being inserted into the space of the mouthpiece and bound.
tongue training device.
12. The method of claim 11,
The insertion coupling portion, characterized in that formed including a leaf spring, tongue training device.
13. The method of claim 12,
The leaf spring may include a first plate part inserted into the space of the mouthpiece part; a second plate part elastically folded with the first plate part; and a third plate part elastically folded with the second plate part and coupled to the pedal part;
tongue training device.
12. The method of claim 11,
The detachable training pedal unit, characterized in that the built-in sensor for sensing the force of the tongue or the number of tongue training,
tongue training device.

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