RU197955U1 - SIMULATOR FOR MUSCLES OF FACE AND NECK - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to medicine and is intended to strengthen the twelve facial muscles; eliminating nasolabial folds and smoothing the skin throughout the face, removing wrinkles around the eyes and creating a refined oval of the face. The task solved in the utility model is to normalize the contractile function of the facial and masticatory muscles of the face, as well as the muscles of the neck (supra- and sublingual surfaces), which provides cosmetic effect of lifting due to accelerated lymph flow in the surface vessels of the face and mucous membranes of the mouth and nasal cavity; In addition, restoration / normalization of the blood flow of the maxillofacial region in patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic disorders is achieved. The simulator allows to prevent the formation of calculi of the salivary glands and stimulation of salivation due to indirect stimulation of the salivary glands with muscle tension in the bottom of the oral cavity and proper chewing. To implement these capabilities, a simulator for the muscles of the face and neck is performed in the form of a mouthpiece, which is a monolithic shield made of medium-hard silicone in the range of 46-60 units. along Shore, having a hole in the center of the shield for oral breathing, the hole is bordered on the outside perpendicular to the surface of the mouthpiece in a semicircle for connection with the “pull ring” - the handle, an acupuncture element in the form of a cone-shaped needle with a spherical end is fixed on the top of the handle coaxially to the center of the simulator and the lower parts of the flap corresponding to the upper and lower lips have recesses for the frenulum, the inner surface of the mouthpiece covers the area in front of the dentition, from 1 molar to 1 molar of both jaws, while the holes in the handle are aligned with the holes in the mouthguard, and the acupuncture element when placing the simulator in the mouth, it adjoins the points of Dui-Duan (rear middle meridian) and Shui-Gou. 4 ill.

Description

Face and neck muscle trainer

The utility model relates to medicine and serves as therapeutic and rehabilitation measures, as well as cosmetological purposes.

A well-known simulator for facial muscles (see patent for utility model No. 131634 dated 03/12/2013 IPC AV 63/03), containing two lips staples made of elastic silicone polymer, the inner part of which is hemispherical in shape, is rigidly fixed to them with longitudinal metal rods, the reverse ends of which have devices (couplings) for connecting both rods in a single design, as well as ensuring their mutually parallel sliding. In this case, couplings are provided with hooks for elastic polymer rings.

The simulator is placed horizontally in the corners of the mouth, so that the hemispherical part of the staples would be inside the mouth.

Next, the trainee should try to bring the corners of the mouth together, or utter the sound "O" or "U". In this case, the facial muscles work to overcome the resistance of rubber elastic rings.

The disadvantage of the simulator is: prefabricated structure containing metal elements, which increases the risk of soft tissue injuries in the event of breakage.

The closest solution is an intraoral simulator for the muscles of the face (see the product sold by Meleon.ru Silicone Face Slimmer, article "gubastik", Patakara) in the form of a mouth guard covering the dentition on the upper and lower jaws made of monolithic silicone .

The simulator is designed to strengthen the twelve facial muscles; eliminating nasolabial folds and smoothing the skin throughout the face, removing wrinkles around the eyes and creating a refined oval of the face.

Known mouthguards provide a more snug fit to the tissues, which helps strengthen the muscles of the face. The disadvantage of the prototype is:

1) a large dynamic load on the temporomandibular joint: this is due to the need to widely open and tightly close the mouth, overcoming the resistance of silicone;

2) there is no individual adaptation to the vestibule of the oral cavity: a shallow vestibule and / or the presence of mucous cords and bridles can cause pain when using the simulator;

3) the inability to use the simulator in patients with neurological symptoms, muscle hypertonicity

4) internal support on the dentition, which makes the model vulnerable to mobility with partial and complete absence of teeth;

5) there is no way to change the strength of the resistance of the simulator.

6) Lack of age criteria for use.

The above disadvantages do not allow the use of the simulator for medical and medical rehabilitation purposes.

The task posed in the proposed model is the use of the simulator for medical and medical-rehabilitation purposes, namely, in case of violation of the blood supply to the organs of the facial and brain parts of the skull, decreased tone of the facial and chewing muscles, as well as the muscles of the neck; in violation of lymphatic drainage from the face; reduce salivation and calculi

To accomplish this task, the simulator for the muscles of the face and neck is made in the form of a silicone mouth guard covering the dentition on the upper and lower jaws, characterized in that the mouth guard is made in the form of a monolithic shield of medium hardness silicone in the range of 46-60 units. along Shore, it has holes in the center of a monolithic shield for oral breathing, holes are bordered on the outside perpendicular to the surface of the mouthpiece in a semicircle for connection with a handle connected to a ring, an acupuncture element in the form of a cone-shaped needle with a spherical end is fixed on the upper part of the handle coaxially to the center of the simulator and the lower parts in the central region of the scutellum corresponding to the upper and lower lip have recesses for the bridle, the inner surface of the mouthpiece covers the area in front of the dentition from 1 molar to 1 molar of both jaws, while the holes in the handle are aligned with the holes in the mouthguard, and the acupuncture element when placing the simulator in the mouth adjacent to the points of Dui-Duan and Shui-Gou.

The utility model is illustrated in the drawing, where

FIG. 1- a general view of the mouthpiece from the side, showing the location of the mouthpiece relative to the dentition in the upper and lower jaw,

FIG. 2 - view of the projection of the capa from above at an angle of 45 °

FIG. 3 is a front view of the capa projection showing the alignment of the holes,

FIG. 4 is a view of the projection of the mouthpiece from the inside, where the holes of the silicone shield are shown.

The simulator made in the form of a mouth guard consists of an intraoral silicone shield 1, a handle 2 connected to a finger ring 3, an acupuncture element retainer 4. The mouth guard is located between the upper jaw 6 and the lower jaw 7, the inner surface of the mouth guard should cover the area in front of the tooth range from 1 molar to 1 molar of both jaws. (see figure 1). The shield 1 has elongated recesses for the frenum for the upper and lower lips. In FIG. 2 shows a recess 8 for the upper lip. The handle 2 has holes 9 and 10. In the monolithic shield 1 for breathing, holes 11 and 12 are made (Fig. 3). The holes 9 and 10 in the handle 2 are aligned coaxially with the holes 11 and 12 of the shield 1. (Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 ) In FIG. 4 also shows a recess 13 for the frenulum of the lower lip.

Silicone is chosen medium hardness in the range of 46-60 units. Shore. This range of rigidity is necessary and sufficient for effective contraction of the masticatory and facial muscles of the face. The acupuncture element 5, when placing the simulator in the mouth, is adjacent to the Dui-Duan and Shui-Gou points above the upper lip.

The described simulator works as follows.

Installing the simulator in the vestibule of the mouth, we fix the simulator shield with our lips. We bring the acupuncture element to the point of Dui-Duan. Next, grab the handle 2 with the finger of the leading hand. We strain and / or squeeze the lips and begin traction of the simulator for at least 30 seconds and no more than 60 seconds. It was experimentally established that traction for less than 30 seconds does not demonstrate a sufficient return to the original muscle length during an ultrasound study. According to the Doppler ultrasound study, the acceleration of linear blood flow in the arterial and venous systems (facial, angular, average meningeal) is demonstrated, as well as the return of the vascular resistance index to the physiological norm.

Moreover, traction over 60 seconds is not effective due to muscle fatigue and, accordingly, a decrease in contraction force. This phase is active. Then we stop traction, the simulator is not removed from the mouth, the patient rests for 45-60 seconds. This phase is the resting phase. Alternating the active phase with the resting phase 10 times 1 to 3 times a day until the onset of clinical signs

restore modified or broken functions. The capa is located between the upper jaw 6 and the lower jaw 7,

Thus, acceleration of lymphatic flow in the superficial vessels of the face and mucous membranes of the mouth and nasal cavity is carried out; the contractile function of the facial and masticatory muscles of the face, as well as the muscles of the neck (above - and sublingual, superficial), which provides a cosmetic lifting effect, is normalized. The blood flow of the maxillofacial region is restored / normalized in patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic disorders.

The simulator allows you to prevent the formation of calculi of the salivary glands and stimulate salivation due to indirect stimulation of the salivary glands with muscle tension in the bottom of the oral cavity and chewing proper.

Claims (1)

The simulator for the muscles of the face and neck, made in the form of a mouth guard made of silicone, covering the dentition on the upper and lower jaws, characterized in that the mouth guard is made in the form of a monolithic shield of medium hardness silicone in the range of 46-60 units. along Shore, it has holes in the center of a monolithic shield for oral breathing, the holes are bordered on the outside, perpendicular to the surface of the mouthpiece, in a semicircle, for connecting to a handle connected to the ring, an acupuncture element in the form of a cone-shaped needle with a spherical end is fixed on the top of the handle coaxially to the center of the simulator the upper and lower parts of the flap corresponding to the upper and lower lips have recesses for the bridle, the inner surface of the mouthpiece covers the area in front of the dentition, from 1 molar to 1 molar of both jaws, while the holes in the handle are aligned with the holes in the mouthguard , and the acupuncture element when placing the simulator in the mouth is adjacent to the points of Dui-Duan and Shui-Gou.

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