KR20170106864A

KR20170106864A - Intraoral device for step-snoring and sleep apnea treatment and treating method using the same

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Publication number: KR20170106864A
Application number: KR1020160030544A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 이영준; 이민석; 이화정; 이경훈
Original assignee: 주식회사 진바이오테크
Priority date: 2016-03-14
Filing date: 2016-03-14
Publication date: 2017-09-22
Also published as: KR101832856B1

Abstract

Intraoral devices for the treatment of stepwise snoring and sleep apnea, and methods of treatment using the same. An intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and a sleep apnea, the device comprising: a pedestal on which an upper tooth is seated on an upper surface and a lower lip is seated on a lower surface; An upper outer guard formed along the upper outer rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the upper outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the upper teeth; An upper inner guard formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion or formed by being spaced apart from the upper inner rim and supporting at least a part of the inside of the upper teeth; A lower outer guard formed along the lower outer rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower outer rim and at least partially supporting an outer side of the lower ridge; And a lower inner guard formed along the lower inner rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower inner rim and at least partially supporting the inner side of the lower ridge, The outer guards and the upper inner guards are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 to 4 mm to move the mandible of the wearer.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to an intraoral device for treating a step-like snoring and a sleep apnea, and a treatment method using the same. [0002]

The following examples relate to an intraoral device for the treatment of stepwise snoring and sleep apnea and a method of treatment using the same.

Severe snoring or apnea during sleep occurs when the airway narrows while lying down. The maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw) of the human body are occluded in a substantially constant position. When the mandible is advanced to the front of the face, the airway is expanded, which can reduce snoring and apnea during sleep.

Devices for artificially advancing the mandible forward to mitigate snoring or apnea during sleep are known. Although surgical treatment is used to expand the airway for snoring, there is an advantage in that it can be easily widened by the use of a physical mandibular advancement device.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2013-0029183 relates to such a snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatus, in which a space made between the pharyngeal wall and the surrounding soft tissue is secured by projecting the mandible forward than the maxilla using a wire made of a shape memory alloy Snoring, and sleep apnea.

However, conventional snoring and sleep apnea treatment apparatuses are complicated in structure, use a form that wraps the entire upper and lower teeth, and use a member such as a wire to cause scratches on the gums and the like.

Embodiments describe an oral device for treating a stepped snoring and sleep apnea, and a method of treating the same, more specifically, a technique for widening the airway by selectively repositioning the mandible forward or backward from 0 mm to 4 mm above the maxilla to provide.

Embodiments include a stepwise snoring and snoring device for the treatment of sleep apnea, wherein the snoring and oxygen saturation state is checked after wearing the device to maintain ideal oxygen saturation and to confirm that the snoring is lost or reduced, And a therapeutic method using the same.

In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an intraoral device for treating a snoring and a sleep apnea according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a pedestal having an upper surface on an upper surface and a lower surface on a lower surface; An upper outer guard formed along the upper outer rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the upper outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the upper teeth; An upper inner guard formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion or formed by being spaced apart from the upper inner rim and supporting at least a part of the inside of the upper teeth; A lower outer guard formed along the lower outer rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower outer rim and at least partially supporting an outer side of the lower ridge; And a lower inner guard formed along the lower inner rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower inner rim and supporting the inner side of the lower ridge at least partially, wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard comprise: The upper inner guard and the upper inner guard are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm to move the wearer's mandible.

In the case of the second-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively disposed in a forward direction of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, and the mandible of the wearer is repositioned forward The movement of the tongue can be induced by the movement of the mandible and the airway can be widened according to the change in the position of the tongue.

In the case of the third-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively disposed to the rear of the upper inner guard and the upper inner guard, respectively, from 0 to 4 mm, So as to induce a change in the position of the tongue through the movement of the mandible and to widen the airway according to the change in the position of the tongue.

Wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm selectively with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard to move the wearer's mandible After wearing a stepwise snoring and a sleep apnea device, the average value of at least one of the snoring and oxygen saturation states during the day is checked, and the predefined oxygen saturation is maintained or the snoring disappears It is possible to select and wear one of the stepped snoring and sleep apnea treatment intraoral devices.

At least one cushion portion having a protruding shape and having a predetermined elasticity may be further provided on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the receiving portion so as to serve as a cushion when swallowing a needle or closing the mouth.

The cushion part is formed in a plurality of protruding shapes on the lower surface of the receiving part, and the cushion part can be formed at a position where the canine part is seated.

At least one or more upper slits are formed in the upper outer guard to divide the upper outer guard into predetermined sections when pressure is applied thereto. At least one or more lower slits are formed in the lower outer guard to divide the lower outer guard into predetermined sections when pressure is applied. At the center of the portion, air can be introduced into the oral cavity, and at least one or more holes for buffering the impact upon seating of the front teeth can be formed.

In order to mitigate the impact of the molar portion, the receiving portion may have a thicker anterior portion on which the front teeth are seated than a thicker rear portion on which the molars are seated.

A method of treating a pharyngeal snare and a sleep apnea according to another embodiment, wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively positioned forward or backward from 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, A plurality of stepped snoring devices for moving the wearer's mandible and a mouthpiece for sleep apnea treatment are respectively placed in a state of being moved at a predetermined distance in the backward direction and then at least one of snoring and oxygen saturation state during a day during sleep Inspecting the average value; And determining whether or not the snoring has been lost or decreased by maintaining the predetermined oxygen saturation through the average values of the plurality of stepwise snoring and the average values of the snoring measured in the oral device for treating sleep apnea, And selecting and wearing an intraoral device for treating apnea.

In this case, the step-like snoring and the sleep apnea treatment oral cavity device may include a pedestal on which the upper teeth are seated on the upper surface and the lower teeth are seated on the lower surface; The upper outer guard formed along the upper outer rim of the receiving portion or formed by being moved at a predetermined distance from the upper outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the upper teeth; The upper inner guard formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion or formed by being moved at a predetermined distance from the upper inner rim and at least partially supporting the inner side of the upper teeth; A lower outer guard formed along a lower outer edge of the receiving portion or formed to be spaced apart from the lower outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the lower portion; And a lower inner guard which is formed along a lower inner rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower inner rim and at least partially supports an inner side of the lower rim, wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard comprise: The lower inner guards and the upper inner guards of the wearer's body may be selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm to move the wearer's mandible.

The at least one of the stepped snoring and the sleep apnea treatment oral cavity device is characterized in that at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the pedestal portion is provided with at least one protruding shape having a predetermined elasticity so as to act as a cushion when swallowing acupuncture, And may further include one or more cushion portions.

In the case of the second-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively disposed in the forward 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, The position of the tongue can be changed through the movement of the mandible and the airway can be widened according to the change of the position of the tongue.

And in the case of a third-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively arranged between 0 mm and 4 mm behind the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, The position of the tongue can be changed through the movement of the mandible and the airway can be widened according to the change in the position of the tongue.

According to the embodiments, it is possible to provide an intraoral device for treating a snoring and a sleep apnea in which the mandible is repositioned forward or backward selectively from 0 mm to 4 mm above the maxilla to widen the airway and a treatment method using the same.

Embodiments of the present invention include a stepwise snoring and snoring treatment for sleep apnea, wherein the snoring and oxygen saturation state of the device is checked after worn to maintain ideal oxygen saturation and determine whether the snoring is lost or reduced, An internal device and a method of treating the same.

In addition, according to the embodiments, the mandible can be moved through the relatively simple configuration, so that it can be easily moved even when wearing the apparatus, and it is possible to solve the inconvenience of the wearer because of the good fit.

1 is a perspective view illustrating an intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.
2 is a front view of an intraoral device for the treatment of a pharyngeal snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.
3 is a rear view of an intraoral device for the treatment of a pharyngeal snoring and sleep apnea according to one embodiment.
4 is a side view of an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to one embodiment.
5 is a plan view of an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to one embodiment.
6 is a bottom view of an intraoral device for the treatment of a pharyngeal snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.
FIGS. 7 to 11 are views showing an example of an intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a view for explaining the size of the intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.
13 is a plan view showing an intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and sleep apnea according to another embodiment.
14 is a bottom view of an intraoral device for the treatment of a pharyngeal snoring and sleep apnea according to another embodiment.
15 is a view for explaining the principle of the intraoral device for the treatment of the stepped snoring and the sleep apnea according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments described may be modified in various other forms, and the scope of the present invention is not limited by the embodiments described below. In addition, various embodiments are provided to more fully describe the present invention to those skilled in the art. The shape and size of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and a sleep apnea according to an embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing an intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and a sleep apnea according to an embodiment, FIG. 3 is a rear view of an intraoral device for the treatment of pharyngeal snoring and sleep apnea according to one embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a side view of the intraoral device for the treatment of pharyngeal snoring and sleep apnea according to one embodiment . And FIG. 5 is a plan view showing an intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment, and FIG. 6 is a bottom view showing an intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and a sleep apnea according to an embodiment to be. 1 to 6, the intraoral device for treating a stepped snoring and a sleep apnea according to an embodiment will be described in detail.

1 to 6, the intraoral device 100 for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea includes a receiving unit 110, an upper outer guard 120, an upper inner guard 140, a lower outer guard 130 And a lower inner guard 150, as shown in FIG.

The receiving portion 110 is a portion where the upper and lower teeth of the tooth are seated, and the upper teeth may be seated on the upper surface and the lower teeth may be seated on the lower surface. The receiving portion 110 may have the same curved surface as that of the tooth, and the width of the edge portion may be wider than the width of the center portion, considering that the edge portion (molar portion) of the tooth is wide.

The receiving portion 110 may form a thickness in consideration of the occlusal mean of the oral cavity.

Further, the thickness of the edge portion may be formed thinner than the thickness of the center portion so that the edge portion of the receiving portion 110 can sufficiently contact the receiving portion 110 when the tooth is occluded. This is to make the thickness of the edge portion of the molar teeth contact with the molar teeth to be smaller than the thickness of the central portion of the molar teeth to reduce the impact of the molar portion that affects the jaw joint balance.

At least one or more holes (111, 112, 113) may be formed at the center of the receiving part (110) to allow air to flow into the oral cavity and to cushion the impact upon seating of the front teeth. For example, when a hole is formed in the central portion of the receiving portion 110 so as to allow air to flow into the oral cavity and pressure is applied to the receiving portion 110 by the teeth, The impact can be buffered. As another example, a hole 111 penetrating from the front to the back is formed in the central portion of the receiving portion 110, and holes 112 and 113 penetrating from the outer room to the inner side are formed in the right and left of the hole 111, When a pressure is applied to the receiving portion 110, a larger buffering action can be achieved than when one hole 111 is formed. The at least one hole (111, 112, 113) formed at the center of the receiving portion 110 allows air to flow into the oral cavity, and the wearer is free to feel the inconvenience It can be good.

Further, the receiving portion 110 may be formed in a triple structure of an upper end, an intermediate portion, and a lower portion. In the case where the support portion 110 forms a triple structure, the upper and lower ends are made of a material softer than the stopper, thereby enhancing the wearer's comfort, and the stopper is made of a material stronger than the upper and lower ends, Do.

In addition, the upper portion of the receiving portion 110 may be formed to have a gentle inclination inward according to the normal position of the upper teeth so that the upper teeth can be comfortably seated.

And at least one protruding cushion portion 160 having a predetermined elasticity is further provided on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the receiving portion 110 so as to serve as a cushion when the wearer swallowes a needle or closes his mouth can do. This will be described in more detail below.

The upper outer guard 120 may be formed along the upper outer edge of the receiving portion 110 and may have a predetermined height to support at least a part of the outer surface of the teeth when the teeth are seated. At this time, the upper outer guard 120 is formed to be moved at a predetermined distance from the upper outer edge of the receiving unit 110, and may have a predetermined height so as to at least partially support the outer side of the teeth when the teeth are seated.

The upper outer guard 120 can correct the position of the tooth by covering the outer side of the upper teeth over a certain portion. Here, the upper outer guard 120 is preferably formed in consideration of the height between the teeth and the gums.

In addition, the upper outer guard 120 may be inclined at a predetermined angle inward to improve comfort.

The upper outer guard 120 may be formed with at least one upper slit 121 for separating a predetermined section when pressure is applied. For example, when one upper slit 121 is formed at the center of the upper outer guard 120, the center of the apparatus can be identified through the upper slit 121, and when pressure is applied to the upper outer guard 120 By separating the left and right sections, the upper outer guard 120 is operated flexibly with respect to pressure and can have a predetermined elasticity to provide a comfortable fit. As another example, when a plurality of upper slits 121 are formed so that the upper outer guard 120 is separated by a predetermined interval, the upper slit 121 can be operated more flexibly with respect to the pressure generated by the movement of the mouth of the wearer.

The upper inner guard 140 may be formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion 110 or may be formed by moving a predetermined distance from the upper inner rim and at least partially support the inner side of the upper teeth. The upper inner guard 140 may be formed to correspond to the upper outer guard 120.

The upper inner guard 140 may also include a central portion protruding from the plurality of slits to identify the center of the device and to allow movement of the tongue.

The lower outer guard 130 may be formed along the lower outer edge of the receiving portion 110 to have a predetermined height so as to at least partially support the outer side of the lower teeth when the teeth are seated. At this time, the lower outer guard 130 is formed to be moved at a predetermined distance from the lower outer edge of the receiving unit 110, and may have a predetermined height so as to at least partially support the outer side of the lower teeth when the teeth are seated.

In other words, similarly to the upper outer guard 120, the teeth can be corrected by covering the outer side of the lower teeth over a certain portion. Here, the lower outer guard 130 is preferably formed in consideration of the height between the teeth and the gums.

Also, the lower outer guard 130 may be inclined at an angle to the inside for a comfortable fit.

The lower outer guard 130 may be formed with at least one lower slit 131 for separating a predetermined section when pressure is applied. For example, when one lower slit 131 is formed at the center of the lower outer guard 130, the center of the apparatus can be identified through the lower slit 131, and when pressure is applied to the lower outer guard 130 By separating the left and right sections, the lower outer guard 130 operates flexibly with respect to pressure and can have a predetermined elasticity to enhance the comfort. As another example, when a plurality of lower slits 131 are formed so that the lower outer guard 130 is separated by a predetermined interval, the pressure can be more flexibly operated by the pressure generated by the movement of the wearer's mouth.

The lower inner guard 150 may be formed along the lower inner rim of the receiving unit 110 or may be formed at a predetermined distance from the lower inner rim and at least partially support the inner side of the lower rim.

Further, the lower inner guard 150 may be formed with a slit that allows the center of the apparatus to be checked and the lower inner guard 150 can be separated laterally when pressure is applied thereto.

Here, the lower outer guard 130 may be selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard 120 to move the wearer's mandible.

In addition, the lower inner guard 150 can be selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper inner guard 140 to move the wearer's mandible.

For example, in the case of class II malocclusion, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are selectively disposed from 0 mm to 4 mm forward from the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140 , Repositioning the wearer's mandibles forward, inducing a change in the position of the tongue through the mandibular movement, and widening the airway according to the position of the tongue.

The lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are selectively disposed at a rear portion of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, By repositioning the wearer's mandible posteriorly, the position of the tongue can be changed by moving the mandible and the airway can be widened according to the position of the tongue.

In this case, the interlocking state of the molar teeth is normal. In the case where one or more teeth are in an uncorrected position at the front part of the tooth, it is referred to as first class malocclusion, and when the upper jaw protrudes from the lower jaw, Class Ⅲ malocclusion, the case where the lower jaw seems to protrude from the upper jaw in the opposite direction and is often called the jaw jaw, is called the third class malocclusion.

The lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are arranged in such a manner that they are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, A plurality of stepped snoring for moving the mandible, and an oral device for treating sleep apnea, respectively, and then an average value of at least one of the snoring and the oxygen saturation state during the day during the day can be inspected. A single stepped snoring and sleep apnea treatment oral cavity device 100 may be selected and worn to maintain predefined oxygen saturation or to determine if the snoring is lost or reduced through the test results.

FIGS. 7 to 11 are views showing an example of an intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.

7 to 11, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are positioned at 0 mm position, 2 mm forward, 4 mm forward, A posterior 2 mm position, and a posterior 4 mm position to guide the change in the position of the tongue through the mandibular movement and to widen the airway according to the change in the position of the tongue.

Because the position of the tongue changes according to the degree of the mandibular anterior movement and the extent of the enlargement of the airway varies with each person, the snoring and oxygen saturation state is checked after wearing the device to maintain the ideal oxygen saturation and the snoring By selecting a suitable device by checking whether it is lost or decreased.

More specifically, depending on the degree of mobility of the mandible, the position of the tongue is the most ideal position for each person, and whether the airway can be expanded to the optimal width is different. 7 to 11, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are positioned at 0 mm position, 2 mm forward, and 2 mm forward, respectively, with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, The intraoral devices 100 for the stepwise snoring and sleep apnea treatment arranged in the forward 4 mm position, the posterior 2 mm position, and the posterior 4 mm position are sequentially or randomly worn to check the snoring and the oxygen saturation state, It is possible to provide a stepped snoring and sleep apnea treatment oral device 100 for determining the device to be worn by allowing the device to be selected while maintaining saturation and confirming that the snoring is lost or reduced.

First, as shown in FIG. 7, a step-type snoring apparatus in which the upper and lower mandibular anterior portions are disposed at 0 mm positions corresponding to the same edge-to-edge position, The mean value can be checked by the oxygen saturation test.

In this case, the upper and lower anterior teeth have the same edge-to-edge position. This means that the anterior teeth of the upper and lower males are located on the same vertical line with their end-to-end facing each other.

The intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring apnea in which the upper and lower mandibular anterior portions are disposed at 0 mm positions corresponding to the same edge-to-edge position includes a lower outer guard 130 and a lower inner guard 150, Is positioned at 0 mm with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140 and may be a device for moving the mandible to the same position on the same vertical line as the maxilla.

8, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are disposed at a position 2 mm forward relative to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, Oral devices can be used to inspect the mean value of oxygen saturation during sleep during the day. When these stepwise snoring devices for sleep apnea treatment are worn, the mandible can be moved 2 mm forward of the maxilla.

9, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are disposed at a position 4 mm forward relative to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, You can check the mean value by examining the oxygen saturation during sleep during the day by wearing a device for oral use. When the stepwise snoring device for sleep apnea is applied, the mandible can be moved 4 mm forward of the maxilla.

10, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are disposed at a position 2 mm posterior to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, My device can be used to inspect the mean reading during sleep during the day through an oxygen saturation test. When this stepwise snoring is applied to the intraoral device for the treatment of sleep apnea, the mandible can be moved 2 mm behind the maxilla.

11, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are disposed at a position 4 mm posterior to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, You can check the mean value by examining the oxygen saturation during sleep during the day by wearing a device for oral use. When this stepwise snoring is applied to the intraoral device for sleep apnea, the mandible can be moved 4 mm behind the maxilla.

Thus, it is possible to select a device that satisfies the optimum oxygen saturation and minimizes the snoring while wearing a plurality of stepwise snoring devices for the sleep apnea treatment sequentially one by one.

This is because the occlusion types of normal occlusion, first class malocclusion, second class malocclusion, and third class malocclusion are different depending on the person, and the most optimal oxygen saturation is satisfied from the first to fifth stages according to each occlusion form The choice of intraoral devices to reduce snoring can be different.

That is, the device can be selectively used depending on the position of the mandible portion. Here, the position of the mandible can be determined based on the maxilla.

The lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are positioned at 0 mm position, forward 2 mm position, forward 4 mm position, rearward 2 mm position, and rearward position with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140, The mandible can be placed in the most ideal position via the stepped snoring and sleep apnea treatment intraocular device 100 positioned at 4 mm position. Thus, it is possible to induce the normal structure of the cervical vertebrae associated with the wearer's maxilla and mandibular oral cavity structure and to deploy the tongue in the most stable position, thereby treating the snoring and sleep apnea by extending the airway.

FIG. 12 is a view for explaining the size of the intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 12, the receiving unit 110 of the intraoral device 100 for the stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to one embodiment may form a thickness considering the occlusal mean of the oral cavity.

Further, the thickness of the edge portion may be formed thinner than the thickness of the center portion so that the edge portion of the receiving portion 110 can sufficiently contact the receiving portion 110 at the time of tooth occlusion. This is for the purpose of reducing the impact of the molar portion affecting the jaw joint balance by making the thickness of the marginal portion contacting the molar teeth thinner than the thickness of the central portion contacting the molar teeth, That is, in order to alleviate the impact of the molar portion, the receiving portion 110 may be formed thicker on the anterior portion side where the front teeth are seated than on the posterior portion side where the molars are seated.

At least one or more holes (111, 112, 113) may be formed at the central portion of the receiving portion 110 to allow air to flow into the oral cavity and to buffer impacts upon seating of the front teeth.

For example, the receiving portion 110 may have a total thickness of 7 mm on the anterior portion side and a thickness of about 2 mm on the posterior portion side. At this time, at least one hole 111, 112, 113 for inflow of air into the oral cavity and impact buffering may be formed on the anterior portion side, and the height of the hole 111 on the anterior portion side may be set to a size of about 3 mm. That is, the thickness of the receiving portion 110 can be set to be much thicker than the thickness of the back portion side.

Fig. 13 is a plan view showing an intraoral device for phasic snoring and sleep apnea according to another embodiment, and Fig. 14 is a bottom view showing an intraoral device for phasic snoring and sleep apnea according to another embodiment .

Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the intraoral device for the stepwise snoring and sleep apnea according to another embodiment includes the intraoral device for the stepwise snoring and the sleep apnea according to the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 12 The cushion unit 160, which is a characteristic component, will be described in detail.

The stepped snoring and sleep apnea treatment oral care device 100 according to another embodiment may be provided with at least one of a top surface and a bottom surface of the pedestal 110 so as to serve as a cushion when swallowing a saliva or closing the mouth And at least one cushion part 160 having a protruding shape with elasticity of the cushion part 160. At this time, the cushion portion 160 may be formed on both the left and right sides, and the cushion portion 160 may have a protruding shape or a depressed shape.

For example, the cushion part 160 may be formed in a protruding shape on the lower surface of the receiving part 110, and may be formed at a position where the canine part is seated to serve as a cushion when the mouth is completely held.

As described above, the step-type snoring apparatus for snoring and sleep apnea according to the embodiments has a simple structure and is worn in a form of guiding a part of the teeth in consideration of the shape of the wearer's teeth, It is possible to provide a comfortable fit without causing any scratches on the gums or the like without using a member such as a wire or a wire.

The method of treating the stepped snoring according to one embodiment and the intraoral device for treating sleep apnea may use the stepped snoring device 100 for treating snoring and sleep apnea described in Figs. 1 to 14.

The lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are arranged in such a manner that they are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140 A plurality of stepped snoring for moving the wearer ' s mandible, and an oral device 100 for sleep apnea treatment, respectively, and then an average value of at least one of the snoring and the oxygen saturation state during the day can be inspected have.

Next, the mean values examined in the multiple stepped snoring and intraoral device 100 for the treatment of sleep apnea were determined to maintain predetermined oxygen saturation or to confirm that the snoring was lost or reduced, And an intraoral device 100 for treating sleep apnea can be selected and worn.

As described above, the step-type snoring and sleep apnea treatment oral cavity apparatus 100 includes a pedestal 110 on which an upper tooth is seated on an upper surface and a lower lip is seated on a lower surface, An upper outer guard 120 formed along the outer rim or spaced apart from the upper outer rim by a predetermined distance and supporting at least a part of the outer surface of the upper teeth, an upper outer guard 120 formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion 110, An upper inner guard 140 formed to move at least partly inside the upper teeth and formed to move along a lower outer rim of the receiving unit 110 or a predetermined distance from a lower outer rim, The lower outer guard 130, and the receiving portion 110, or is spaced apart from the lower inner rim by a predetermined distance And the lower inner guard 150 and the lower inner guard 150 are formed on the upper inner guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140 with respect to the upper inner guard 140 and the lower inner guard 150, 0 mm to 4 mm, and can be moved in the forward or rearward direction to move the wearer's mandible.

In addition, the step-type snoring and sleep apnea treatment oral care device 100 has a predetermined elasticity at least on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the pedestal 110 so as to act as a cushion when swallowing a saliva or closing the mouth And may further include at least one cushion portion 160 of a protruding shape.

For example, the cushion part 160 may be formed at a position where the cushion part 160 is protruded from the lower surface of the receiving part 110, and the canine part is seated.

For example, in the case of class II malocclusion, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 are selectively disposed from 0 mm to 4 mm forward from the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140 Using the device, the mandible can be repositioned forward to induce a change in the position of the tongue through the movement of the mandible and to widen the airways according to the position of the tongue.

As another example, in the case of the third-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard 130 and the lower inner guard 150 may be selectively arranged at an interval of 0 mm to 4 mm from the rear with respect to the upper outer guard 120 and the upper inner guard 140 The mandible can be repositioned rearward to induce a change in the position of the tongue through the movement of the mandible and to widen the airway according to the change in the position of the tongue.

In addition, according to the embodiments, the mandible can be moved through the relatively simple configuration, so that it can be easily moved even when wearing the apparatus, and it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of the wearer because of the good fit.

15 is a view for explaining the principle of the intraoral device for the treatment of the stepped snoring and the sleep apnea according to the embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 15, the airway securing effect can be confirmed through the intraoral device for the stepwise snoring and the sleep apnea according to one embodiment.

In other words, according to the embodiments, the cervical spine can be aligned by moving the mandible forward or backward or to the right and left center positions and then directing the cervical vertebrae in the form of a C-shaped normal cervical curve, thereby securing a normal airway space .

In case of Class II malocclusion, repositioning the mandible selectively from 0mm to 4mm above the maxilla, it can induce narrowing of the airway by changing the position of the tongue through mandibular movement.

In case of Class III malocclusion, repositioning the mandible posteriorly from the maxilla by 0 mm to 4 mm leads to a change in the position of the tongue through the mandibular movement, which can lead to a narrowed airway securing effect.

In addition, the cervical spine-related muscle relaxed by the nine cranial nerves (especially the third nerve) around the two mandibular joints can maintain the normal torsional curve of the cervical vertebrae, resulting in an airway dilation effect. Here, the human spinal column has a different curvature from that of other vertebrates because it performs a standing gait, and the curvature of anterior convexity seen in the cervical vertebra and the lumbar vertebra is referred to as a gang.

In addition, the tension of the muscles that control the tongue is relaxed, and the effect of the airway is improved through the relaxation of the muscles associated with the tongue root. By aligning the center positions of the jaws, the related cervical muscles are relaxed, The airway expansion effect can be generated.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. For example, it is to be understood that the techniques described may be performed in a different order than the described methods, and / or that components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, Lt; / RTI > or equivalents, even if it is replaced or replaced.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments, and equivalents to the claims are also within the scope of the following claims.

100: Oral device for stepwise snoring and sleep apnea treatment
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120: upper outer guard
121: upper slit
130: Lower outer guard
131: Lower slit
140: upper inner guard
150: Lower inner guard
160: Cushion part

Claims

An intraoral device for the treatment of stepwise snoring and sleep apnea,
A base portion on which an upper tooth is seated on an upper surface and a lower portion is seated on a lower surface;
An upper outer guard formed along the upper outer rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the upper outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the upper teeth;
An upper inner guard formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion or formed by being spaced apart from the upper inner rim and supporting at least a part of the inside of the upper teeth;
A lower outer guard formed along the lower outer rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower outer rim and at least partially supporting an outer side of the lower ridge; And
A lower inner guard which is formed along the lower inner rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower inner rim and at least partially supports the inner side of the lower ridge,
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Wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard comprise:
The upper inner guard and the upper inner guard are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm to move the wearer's mandible
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
In the case of the second-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively disposed in a forward direction of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, and the mandible of the wearer is repositioned forward Inducing a change in the position of the tongue through the movement of the mandible and widening the airway according to the change in the position of the tongue
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
In the case of the third-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively disposed to the rear of the upper inner guard and the upper inner guard, from 0 to 4 mm, and the mandible of the wearer is rearwardly positioned Inducing a change in the position of the tongue through the movement of the mandible and widening the airway according to the change in the position of the tongue
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm selectively with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard to move the wearer's mandible After wearing a stepwise snoring and a sleep apnea device, the average value of at least one of the snoring and oxygen saturation states during the day is checked, and the predefined oxygen saturation is maintained or the snoring disappears Or by reducing the number of times of oral administration of the snoring and sleep apnea treatment
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
At least one or more cushion portions of a protruding shape having predetermined elasticity are provided on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the receiving portion so as to serve as a cushion when swallowing a chew or mouth,
Wherein the at least one of the at least two of the at least two of the at least two of the at least two of the at least two of the at least one of the at least two of the at least one of the at least two of the at least two patients.

6. The method of claim 5,
The cushion portion
A plurality of protruding shapes are formed on the lower surface of the receiving portion, and are formed at positions where the canines are seated
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
At least one upper slit is formed in the upper outer guard so as to be divided into a predetermined section when pressure is applied thereto,
And at least one or more lower slits are formed in the lower outer guard so as to be separated by a predetermined interval when pressure is applied
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
At least one or more holes are formed in the central portion of the receiving portion so as to allow air to flow into the oral cavity and buffer shocks upon seating of the front teeth
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

The method according to claim 1,
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The thickness of the anterior portion on which the forearm is seated is formed thicker than the thickness of the posterior portion on which the molars are seated for relieving the impact of the molar portion
Characterized in that the device is an intraoral device for the treatment of a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

A method of treatment using an intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea,
The lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard so that a plurality of stepped snares and sleepers Testing an average value of at least one of snoring and oxygen saturation states during a day during each day after wearing apneic treatment oral devices; And
Wherein said plurality of stepwise snoring and said mean values examined in an intraoral device for treating sleep apnea are maintained to a predetermined oxygen saturation or confirmed whether snoring is lost or reduced so that one of said stepped snoring and sleep apnea Selecting and Wearing a Therapeutic Oral Device
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The intraoral device for treating the stepped snoring and sleep apnea,
A base portion on which an upper tooth is seated on an upper surface and a lower portion is seated on a lower surface;
The upper outer guard formed along the upper outer rim of the receiving portion or formed by being moved at a predetermined distance from the upper outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the upper teeth;
The upper inner guard formed along the upper inner rim of the receiving portion or formed by being moved at a predetermined distance from the upper inner rim and at least partially supporting the inner side of the upper teeth;
A lower outer guard formed along a lower outer edge of the receiving portion or formed to be spaced apart from the lower outer rim and at least partially supporting the outer side of the lower portion; And
A lower inner guard which is formed along a lower inner rim of the receiving portion or formed at a predetermined distance from the lower inner rim and at least partially supports an inner side of the lower ridge,
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Wherein the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard comprise:
And the upper inner guard and the upper inner guard are selectively moved forward or backward by a predetermined distance of 0 mm to 4 mm to move the wearer's mandible
And a method of treating the patient by using an intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

11. The method of claim 10,
The intraoral device for treating the stepped snoring and sleep apnea,
At least one or more cushion portions of a protruding shape having predetermined elasticity are provided on at least one of the upper surface and the lower surface of the receiving portion so as to serve as a cushion when swallowing a chew or mouth,
The method comprising administering to the patient an effective amount of a compound of formula (I).

11. The method of claim 10,
In the case of the second-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively disposed in the forward 0 mm to 4 mm with respect to the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, The position of the tongue is changed through the movement of the mandible and the airway is widened according to the change of the position of the tongue
And a method of treating the patient by using an intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.

11. The method of claim 10,
In the case of a third-class malocclusion, the lower outer guard and the lower inner guard are selectively arranged between 0 mm and 4 mm behind the upper outer guard and the upper inner guard, The position of the tongue is changed through the movement of the mandible and the airway is widened according to the change of the position of the tongue
And a method of treating the patient by using an intraoral device for treating a stepwise snoring and sleep apnea.