WO2001034073A1

WO2001034073A1 - Snore suppressing device

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Publication number: WO2001034073A1
Application number: PCT/JP2000/007769
Authority: WO
Inventors: Motoyasu Satou
Original assignee: Sato Motoyasu
Priority date: 1999-11-10
Filing date: 2000-11-02
Publication date: 2001-05-17
Also published as: AU1056201A

Abstract

A snore suppressing device (K) comprising an upper outer gingiva engaging unit (11) in contact with the outer surface of an upper gingiva, a lower teeth engaging unit (12) in contact with the inner surfaces of lower teeth, a connection unit (13) for connecting the upper outer gingiva engaging unit and the lower teeth engaging unit together, and an elastic upper inner gingiva contact unit (14) extending from the lower teeth engaging unit to contact the inner surface of the upper gingiva. When attached, the device is supported on and fixed to the upper jaw by holding the upper gingiva between the upper outer gingiva engaging unit and the upper inner gingiva contact unit. The connection unit is formed by connecting a connecting piece (13a) extending from the opposite ends of the upper outer gingiva engaging unit with a biting piece (13b) extending outwards from the opposite ends of the lower teeth engaging unit, with the biting pieces being bitten by the upper and lower teeth when the device is attached.

Description

Description Snoring control device Technical field

The present invention relates to a snoring suppressing device for suppressing the lowering of the lower jaw during sleep, thereby alleviating the state of stenosis in the back of the throat, suppressing snoring, and relieving apnea symptoms. Background art

Numerous ideas have been devised for suppressing snoring during sleep and alleviating apnea symptoms.

In recent years, mouthpiece-type snoring suppression devices (which can also be applied to alleviate apnea symptoms) have come into widespread use, but it is necessary to create a tooth profile that matches the shape and size of each individual tooth. However, there is a problem that it takes much time and cost.

Therefore, in order to achieve the goal of mass production of the same size without the need for matching for each individual and to make it inexpensive, a common base end was used and the front end was forked. The lower tooth engaging member holds the upper tooth by the upper tooth engaging member and engages the lower tooth engaging member extending from the base end of the upper tooth engaging member with the inner surface of the lower tooth. As a result, a snoring suppression device configured to prevent the lower jaw from lowering was devised.

However, in this case, the force from the lower jaw (lower teeth) applied to the lower tooth engaging member causes the base end of the upper tooth engaging member that sandwiches the upper teeth to press the distal end of the upper tooth, thereby causing Sometimes felt uncomfortable. In addition, since there is considerable individual difference in the arrangement of teeth, it was necessary to provide a considerable variation especially for the upper teeth engaging members, and it could not be said that productivity was necessarily good.

In addition, since the range in which the upper tooth engaging member contacts the upper teeth and the range in which the lower tooth engaging member contacts the lower teeth are narrow, the stability of the snoring suppression device when mounted is not necessarily good. Was. Disclosure of the invention

The snoring suppressing device of the present invention is formed by connecting an outer upper gum engaging portion that contacts the outer surface of the upper gum and a lower tooth engaging portion that contacts the inner surface of the lower tooth. That is, the snoring suppressing device is fixed to the upper jaw by bringing the outer upper gum engaging portion into contact with the outer surface of the upper gum, and the lower teeth connected to the outer upper gum engaging portion. By supporting the inner surface of the lower teeth at the joint, lowering and opening of the lower jaw, such as when muscles relax during sleep, are prevented by the lower teeth engaging portion. It can prevent the airway at the back of the throat from becoming narrower and suppress the occurrence of snoring.

Further, the snoring suppressing device of the present invention is supported by contacting the outer upper gum engaging portion with the outer surface of the upper gum instead of the upper tooth, and there is no contact portion with the outer surface of the upper tooth. Since the shape and size of the gums are less different between individuals than teeth, there is no need for strict matching (such as sampling of tooth shapes) for each individual, and mass production of the same size and shape is possible. And it can be made at low cost.

Further, in the snoring suppressing device of the present invention, a piece which is sandwiched between upper teeth and lower teeth extends from the lower tooth engaging portion. When the snoring control device is mounted, the piece is pinched between the upper and lower teeth, so that the mounted snoring control device does not shift and the mounting state can be stabilized, and snoring occurs. Can be reliably prevented.

The outer upper gum engaging portion is connected to the lower tooth engaging portion via the piece. The outer upper gum engaging part is located outside the tooth, while the lower tooth engaging part is inside the tooth. Since the 嚙 piece extends from the inside to the outside of the tooth, the outer upper gum engaging portion and the lower tooth engaging portion can be easily connected through this portion.

By providing a pair of such pieces in opposition to each other, desirably, the piece is sandwiched between the left and right upper and lower back teeth, so that the mounting state of the snoring suppressing device can be stabilized.

The outer upper gum engaging portion may be divided into two right and left parts, each of which is connected to each piece. As a result, even when the shape of the outer upper gum engaging portion and the like and the shape of the upper gum are slightly different, the outer upper gum engaging portion is brought into contact with the outer surface of the upper gum front portion in the divided outer upper gum engaging portion. The upper part can be bent in the front-rear direction, and the connecting part to each piece can be bent in the left-right direction according to the shape of the upper gum. It does not intensively hit a part of the upper gum, and it is possible to distribute the load applied to the upper gums and to abut the entire gum with uniform strength. As described above, the outer upper gum engaging portion and the connecting portion bend and fit according to the shape of each person's gums and the like, and a comfortable wearing feeling can be obtained. Mismatch situations when the restraint is worn by a different person can be further reduced, increasing productivity and reducing costs.

The lower tooth engaging portion is provided so as to contact the inner surface of the tooth from the lower front tooth to the left lower right tooth. Thus, the lower tooth engaging portion can be fixed to the inner surface of the lower tooth in a wide range, the integrity of the lower jaw and the lower tooth engaging portion can be increased, and the lowering prevention effect of the lower jaw can be improved. Further, if the pieces are respectively extended from the portions of the lower tooth engaging portions provided in contact with the inner surfaces of the lower left and right lower teeth, as described above, the left and right upper and lower rear teeth sandwich the pin. A pair of pieces can be formed without difficulty.

Further, the outer upper gum engaging portion is provided so as to contact the outer gum surface from the upper front tooth to the left and right upper posterior teeth, so that the outer upper gum engaging portion is provided on the upper gum outer surface in a wide L range. By fixing the upper jaw and the outer upper gum engaging portion, the integrality of the upper jaw and the outer upper gum engaging portion is increased, thereby improving the lower jaw lowering prevention effect through the lower tooth engaging portion connected to the outer upper gum engaging portion. be able to.

In addition, the snoring suppressing device of the present invention has an inner upper gum contact portion having elasticity extended from the lower tooth engaging portion to press against the inner surface of the upper gum, and an outer upper gum engaging portion and the inner upper gum contact. It is preferable that the upper gums be sandwiched between this part. In this way, by sandwiching the upper gum that is stronger than the teeth, the outer upper gum engaging portion is firmly fixed on the upper gum, and the lower teeth connected to the outer upper gum engaging portion The wobble of the engagement portion is eliminated, and the lowering of the lower jaw can be suppressed.

Also, since the inner upper gum contact portion extends from the lower tooth engaging portion, a large gap is formed with the outer upper gum engaging portion. Contact can be avoided.

Furthermore, in order to avoid contact with the upper teeth, the middle part of the inner upper gum contact part may be bent. desirable. If the dimension of the extension from the lower tooth engaging part to the bent part in the middle of the inner upper gum contact part is set properly according to the front-rear width of the upper front tooth, this extension will be Even when the lower teeth are engaged, they do not come into contact with the tips of the upper teeth, and therefore do not push up the upper teeth. Since the above-mentioned piece can be more firmly inserted between the upper teeth and the lower teeth, the mounting state of the snoring suppressing device can be further stabilized. In addition, by improving the engagement, the gap between the upper teeth and the lower teeth is eliminated, and the state becomes closer to a natural engagement state, and a sense of discomfort when the snoring suppression device is attached can be reduced.

Further, a friction projection surface may be formed on a portion that contacts at least any one of the inner and outer surfaces of the upper gum and the inner surface of the lower tooth. The friction contact portion increases the contact pressure to the contact portion, making it more difficult for the snoring suppression device to come off, and ensuring its snoring suppression effect.

As a member constituting the snoring suppressing device, it is conceivable that the skeleton is formed by a thin metal plate having elasticity, and the skeleton is covered with an elastic and frictional covering member. The lower teeth engagement portion and the lower teeth are maintained in an engaged state by the frictional force of the covering member, and it is possible to reliably prevent lowering of the lower jaw and opening of the mouth due to relaxation of muscles, etc. By preventing the airway from narrowing, the occurrence of snoring can be reliably suppressed.

In addition, due to the elasticity of the covering member and the skeleton, the wearing feeling of the snoring suppressing device becomes soft, and the discomfort at the time of wearing can be further reduced.

Alternatively, it may be formed only of an elastic synthetic resin member. The frictional force of the synthetic resin member keeps the lower teeth engaging portion and the lower teeth engaged so that lowering of the lower jaw and opening of the mouth due to relaxation of muscles can be reliably prevented. By preventing the airway at the back of the stomach from narrowing, the occurrence of snoring can be reliably suppressed.

In addition, the elasticity of the synthetic vegetable material makes the snoring suppressing device softer to be worn, and further reduces discomfort when worn.

Furthermore, since the material is only a synthetic resin member, products of uniform quality can be mass-produced at low cost.

The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following detailed description will become more apparent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a side cross-sectional view of the oral cavity showing a state in which the airway at the back of the throat is in a narrowed state while sleeping in a supine position without wearing the snoring suppression device. The figure is a cross-sectional side view of the oral cavity showing a state in which the patient is sleeping in a supine position with the snoring suppression device of the present invention mounted thereon, and the stenosis state of the airway at the back of the throat is suppressed by the snoring suppression device. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a snoring suppressing device which is a recommended example of the present invention, FIG. 4 is also a rear view, FIG. 5 is a plan view also, FIG. 6 is a bottom view, FIG. 7 is a side view, and FIG. 8 is a side view showing a snoring suppression device of a recommended example in which a friction projection surface is formed on an outer surface of a lower tooth engaging portion. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a snoring suppressing device of a recommended example, and FIG. 10 is a snoring suppressing device of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a first application example of the control device, FIG. 11 is also a front view, FIG. 12 is also a side view, and FIG. 13 is a snoring suppressing device of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the second application example, FIG. 14 is a front view thereof, FIG. 15 is a side view of the same application example, and FIG. 16 is a snoring suppression of the second application example. FIG. 17 is a side view of an oral cavity with the device mounted thereon, FIG. 17 is a perspective view of a third application example of the snoring suppressing device of the present invention, and FIG. 18 is a snoring suppressing device of the present invention. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a fifth application example of the snoring control device of the present invention. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

First, the mechanism of occurrence of snoring and apnea during sleep is briefly described. Usually, during sleep, as shown in Fig. 1, most of the patients are in a supine position. The tongue 5 descends and the airway 6 at the back of the throat narrows. This is because those who snore or have apnea tend to have a strong downward movement of the lower jaw 1 and tongue 5 as described above, and thus the constriction of the airway 6 at the back of the throat becomes stronger. In FIG. 1, 15 is a nose.

Next, a recommended example of the snoring control device of the present invention will be described. Figures 2 to 9 As shown in FIG. 2, the snoring suppressing device K of the present invention has an outer upper tooth engaging portion 11 formed in a substantially arc shape in accordance with the shape of the outer surface of the upper gum 7 and an approximately lower shape in accordance with the inner surface of the lower tooth 2. Lower tooth engaging portion 12 formed in an arc shape, connecting portion 13 connecting outer upper gum engaging portion 11 and lower tooth engaging portion 12, and front of lower tooth engaging portion 12 And an inner upper gum contact part 14 extending rearward and upward from the part.

Each of the components of the snoring suppressing device といった, such as the outer upper gum engaging portion 11, the lower tooth engaging portion 12, the connecting portion 13, and the inner upper gum contacting portion 14, has a skeleton, for example, It is formed of an elastic metal sheet such as a stainless steel sheet.

The outer periphery of the skeleton is covered with a covering member having elasticity and frictional properties harmless to the human body, for example, rubber or the like, thereby constituting a snoring suppressing device.

Alternatively, the snoring control device Κ may be configured by integrally forming all the constituent parts by molding an elastic synthetic resin member, thereby providing more uniform quality and lower cost. Mass production becomes possible.

When the snoring control device の having such a configuration is installed in the oral cavity, as shown in FIG. 2, the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 abuts along the outer surface of the upper gum 7 and the lower tooth The engagement 邰 1 2 abuts along the inner surface of the lower tooth 2.

The outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is provided over a wide range from the front end of the upper gum 7 to the left and right sides, and the lower tooth engaging portion 12 is provided from the front end of the tooth row of the lower teeth 2. It is provided over a wide area on both left and right sides.

Further, when the snoring suppressing device Κ is arranged so that the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is substantially above the lower tooth engaging portion 12, the connecting portion 13 is connected to the outer upper gum engaging portion 11. A connecting piece 13a extending substantially downward from both ends, and a piece 13b extending outward from both ends of the lower tooth engaging portion 12 and connected to the connecting piece 13a. It is configured. When the snoring suppressor K is attached, the pieces 13b are indented by the lower teeth 2 and the upper teeth 3. Further, the inner upper gum contact portion 14 extending rearward and upward from the front portion of the lower tooth engaging portion 12 contacts the inner surface of the upper gum 7 with the snoring suppression device K mounted. The distance between the distal end of the inner upper gum contact portion 14 and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is formed slightly smaller than the thickness of the upper gum 7, and 14 has elasticity, so if you attach the snoring control device K, it will be as if it were a light clip As described above, the upper gum 7 is sandwiched between the inner upper gum contact portion 14 and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11.

Since the inner upper gum contact portion 14 extends from the front of the lower tooth engaging portion 12, only the upper teeth 3 are arranged between the inner upper gum engaging portion 11 and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11. A space can be secured, and furthermore, the inner upper gum contact portion 14 of this recommended example is curved to the side opposite to the upper teeth 3, so that in a state where it contacts the inner surface of the upper gum 7, Avoid contact with upper teeth 3 with discomfort.

The snoring suppressing device K attached to the oral cavity is fixed to the upper jaw 4 by clamping the upper gum 7 between the inner upper gum contact portion 14 and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 as described above, Since the inner surface of the lower teeth 2 is supported by the lower teeth engaging portions 12 connected to the outer upper gum engaging portions 11 fixed in this manner, even if the muscles relax during sleep, the lower teeth The engagement portion 12 prevents the lower jaw 1 from lowering toward the back of the head.

In addition, since the lower tooth engaging portion 12 is covered with a frictional covering member such as rubber as described above, or is formed of a frictional synthetic resin material, the frictional force By maintaining the engagement between the lower teeth engaging portion 12 and the lower teeth 2, it is possible to prevent the mouth from opening due to muscle relaxation or the like.

Thus, by preventing the lower jaw 1 from lowering and opening the mouth, it is possible to prevent the airway 6 at the back of the throat from being narrowed, thereby suppressing the occurrence of snoring. Further, the lower tooth engaging portion 12 supports the dentition of the lower tooth 2 over a wide range over the entire lower tooth engaging portion 12, and the lower jaw 1 and the lower tooth 2 on the lower tooth engaging portion 12 are supported. The force is transmitted to the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 through the connecting portion 13 and is received over the entire upper gum 7 engaged with the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 over a wide range.

In this way, the dentition of the lower teeth 2 is supported over a wide range by the lower teeth engaging portion 12, and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is supported over a wide range by the upper gum 7. The upper gum 7 has a higher strength than the upper teeth 3, so that the snoring suppression device K can be stably applied with a stable force, and the lower jaw 1 can be securely fixed. It can be supported and does not fall into the mouth.

Further, when the snoring suppression device K is mounted and the mouth is closed, the piece 13b of the connecting portion 13 connecting the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 and the lower tooth engaging portion 12 is raised. Tooth 3 and lower teeth As a result, the snoring suppressing device K does not shift and the mounting state is further stabilized, so that the occurrence of snoring can be reliably prevented.

As described above, the snoring suppressing device K of the present invention is configured such that the inner upper gum contacting portion 14 and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 are brought into contact with the inner and outer surfaces of the upper gum 7 so that the upper gum 7 Further, as described above, since the shape of the inner upper gum contact portion 14 extending from the lower tooth engaging portion 12 is devised as described above, the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 The inner and upper gum contact portions 14 do not contact the upper teeth 3, which can reduce discomfort in the oral cavity when the snoring suppression device K is attached.

In addition, in the conventional snoring mounting device that holds the upper teeth, there is a person who lacks teeth, and there are teeth and individual differences. <I have to offer a liaison. On the other hand, the snoring suppressing device K of the present invention has a structure that is fixed to the upper jaw 4 side by sandwiching the upper gum 7, and since the shape and size of the upper gum 7 are small among individuals, The strictness in size and shape matching is not very high. Therefore, the same size and shape can be mass-produced at low cost.

Further, as described above, since the snoring suppression device K is covered with a covering member such as rubber or formed of an elastic synthetic resin, the feeling of wearing the snoring suppression device K becomes soft, and The discomfort at the time has been further reduced.

In addition to this, as shown in FIG. 8, a friction projection surface 18 may be formed on the outer surface of the lower tooth engaging portion 12 that contacts the inner surface of the lower tooth 2. As a result, the pressure contacting the lower teeth 2 with the lower teeth 2 is increased, so that the engagement between the lower teeth 1 and the lower teeth 2 is more difficult to disengage. You can also.

The friction projection surface 18 may be integrally formed with a resin member or a covering member constituting the lower tooth engaging portion 12, but may be formed of sponge, rubber, synthetic resin, thermoplastic resin, or silicone resin. Alternatively, a plate-like member formed by the above method may be attached to the lower tooth engaging portion 12.

The external gum engaging portion 11 has a substantially V-shape in a front view as seen in a snoring suppressing device K which is a first application example according to the present invention shown in FIGS. 10 to 12. I think It is. In this case, the left and right sides of the outer gum engaging portion 11 abut against the left and right sides of the outer surface of the upper gum 7, and the outer surfaces of the upper teeth 3 are covered from the both abutting surfaces to the front end in the center of the left and right. It will be. Since the left and right sides of the external gum engaging portion 1 1 are in contact with the outer surface of the upper gum 7, the portion covering the upper tooth 3 is more likely to float than the upper tooth 3 and come into contact with it. No discomfort is caused. And, with this configuration, the outer surface of the left and right central portions (front portion) of the upper gum 7 is opened from the outer upper gum engaging portion 11, and the feeling of pressure on the upper gum 7 can be reduced.

Further, as seen in the snoring suppressing device K which is the second application example according to the present invention shown in FIGS. 13 to 16, the external gum engaging portion 11 Then, it is conceivable to form it by dividing it (at the approximate center).

The left and right engaging portions 1 1a and 1 1b formed by dividing the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 are respectively based on the connecting portions of the connecting portions 13 with the left and right connecting pieces 13a. Since the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is divided, the connecting piece 13a can be elastically deformed left and right with the lower end as a base point.

The shape, size, thickness, etc., of the upper gum 7 are small among individuals, but there are slight differences between individuals, so if the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is not divided, In some cases, when wearing the snoring suppression device K of the same size, the feeling of wearing the upper gum part may be slightly cramped or the fitting feeling may not be sufficient for some people. However, as shown in this example, the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is divided into left and right, so that even if it does not fit with the upper gum 7 of the wearer in the initial state, the left and right engaging portions 1 1a · 11b and the connecting piece 13a · 13a are sufficiently elastically deformed, that is, the left and right engaging portions 11a · 11b are in the front and rear direction, the connecting piece 13a · 13 a bends in the left and right direction according to the shape of the upper gum 7, and the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 does not strongly touch only a part of the upper gum, and the load on the upper gum 7 is reduced. Disperses and abuts with uniform strength throughout. That is, since the fitting is made to fit the upper gum 7 of the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 exactly, it is possible to obtain a comfortable wearing feeling without a sense of incongruity. Moreover, the pinching force of the upper gum portion by the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 and the inner upper gum contact portion 14 can be ensured.

In addition, the inner upper gum contact portion 14 in this example extends substantially rearward in a horizontal direction from the front portion of the lower tooth engaging portion 12 by a predetermined dimension, and then bends and extends rearward and upward. In a state I have. The dimension of the portion extending substantially rearward in the horizontal direction is set in accordance with the front-rear width of the front tooth portion of the upper teeth 3, thereby ensuring that the portion extending rearward and upward from the bent portion in the middle is securely connected to the upper teeth. Interference with 3 is avoided.

Also, compared to the case where the curved inner upper gum contact portion 14 like the above-mentioned recommended example and the first application example presses upward against the inner surface of the upper gum 7 and presses the upper jaw 4 upward. However, the angle of extension from the bent portion in the middle of the inner upper gum contact portion 14 in the present example to the rear and upper direction is exactly the same as the angle of the inner surface of the upper gum 7 and has a wider surface. It comes into contact with the inner surface of the upper gum 7, and the pressing force is applied substantially forward to the inner surface of the upper gum 7. Therefore, when the snoring suppression device K of this example is attached, the upper jaw 4 is not subjected to an upward pressing force, the mouth can be closed tightly, and the engagement between the upper teeth 3 and the lower teeth 2 is good. In other words, since the pieces 13b of the connecting portion 13 can be more tightly fitted, the mounting state of the snoring suppressing device K can be further stabilized. In addition, by improving the engagement, the gap between the upper teeth 3 and the lower teeth 2 is eliminated, so that the state becomes closer to a natural engagement state, and a sense of discomfort when the snoring suppression device K is attached can be reduced.

The bent upper inner gum contact portion 14 is not only the snoring suppressing device K of the present embodiment in which the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 is divided, but also the above-mentioned recommended example and the first application example. However, the present invention is also applicable to a snoring suppression device K having a bulging outer upper gum engaging portion 11 and a snoring suppression device K having another configuration.

Further, in the snoring suppressing device K of the present example, the friction projection surface 18 is formed on the outer surface of the lower tooth engaging portion 12, and on the inner surface of the left and right engaging portions 11 a and 11 b of the outer upper gum engaging portion 11. , And the inner upper gum contact portion 14 is formed on the contact surface with the inner surface of the upper gum 7 in the upper gum 7 to increase the contact pressure of each portion to further stabilize the mounting state of the snoring suppression device K. .

In addition, the friction projection surface 18 in this example is formed by attaching an elastic member such as sponge, rubber, synthetic resin, thermoplastic resin, or silicon resin, and is formed relatively more than other portions. By contacting the friction projection surface 18 with each part in the oral cavity under high pressure, the supporting force in the oral cavity of each part of the snoring suppressing device K forming the friction projection surface 18 is increased. As we can soften the feel of our department, The mounting state can be stabilized without damage. Or these friction projections

18 can also be configured by integrally molding the respective parts 1 1 1 1 2 1 4.

In addition, the friction protrusion surface 18 is not necessarily provided on the outer surface of the lower tooth engaging portion 12, the inner surface of the left and right engaging portions 11 a and 11 b, and the inner surface of the upper gum 7 in the inner upper gum contact portion 14. It is not necessary to form them on all of the contact surfaces, and it is also possible to form them on any one or any two of them.

Further, the friction projection surface 18 can be formed at any other appropriate position such as the outer side surface of the lower tooth engaging portion 12 in addition to these portions.

The snoring suppression device K, which is a third application example of the present invention shown in FIG. 17, has a configuration in which the inner upper gum contact portion 14 is removed from the second application example shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. It is.

Some people who use the snoring control device K may feel uncomfortable with the inner upper gum contact part 14 that contacts the inner surface of the upper gum 7 ^ The inner upper gum contact as in this example With the specifications excluding the part 14, it is possible to further improve the wearing feeling without such uncomfortable feeling. In the recommended examples shown in FIGS. 2 to 9 and the first applied examples of FIGS. 10 to 12 of the present invention, the specifications excluding the inner upper gum contact portion 14 are also provided. It is possible.

In the snoring suppressing device K of this application example, the upper gum 7 is not sandwiched between the inner and outer surfaces, and is supported by contacting the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 only with the outer surface. 2 abuts along the inner surface of the lower tooth 2, and the left and right engaging portions 1 1 a and 1 1 b of the outer upper gum engaging portion 1 1 abut against the outer surface of the upper gum 7, and the connection is made. The upper gum 7 is pinched by the left and right connecting pieces 13a and 13a of the part 13 and the upper piece 13b is entrapped by the upper and lower teeth 2 and 3. Can be secured to some extent.

In addition, those who suffer from the fact that the gums of the left and right upper back teeth are in contact with the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 are referred to as the snoring suppressing device K of the fourth application example shown in FIG. It is recommended to use the snoring suppression device K of the fifth application example shown in Fig. 9. In these, the division between the outer upper gum engaging portion 1 1 and the connecting portion 13 is not clear, and the left and right connecting pieces 13 a are each a piece 13 b force, and the side faces to the front outer surface of the upper gum. It extends in a substantially linear shape when viewed from the outside, and the portion of the tip that contacts the outer surface of the upper gum is provided as left and right outer upper gum engaging portions 11a and 11b. Things. Of course, the outer upper gum engaging portion 11 may be connected without being divided.

Further, while the inner upper gum contacting portion 14 in each of the previous embodiments extends from the upper end of the front portion of the lower tooth engaging portion 12, the inner snare suppressing device K shown in FIG. The upper gum contact part 14 extends from the lower end of the front part of the lower tooth engaging part 12. If the upper front teeth are inside the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed at the receiving port, use this snoring suppression device K to avoid interference between the inner upper gum contact part 14 and the upper teeth it can.

In each of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the friction protrusion surface 18 may be provided as appropriate.

In addition to the various embodiments described above, for example, a configuration in which only one connecting portion 13 is used can be considered. That is, the present invention is not limited to the above-described various embodiments, and the detailed structure and combination and arrangement of each part can be changed without departing from the scope of the claims described below. Industrial applicability

As described above, the snoring suppressing device of the present invention has excellent fitting properties in that there is no portion that comes into contact with the upper teeth, or the contact portion with each portion in the oral cavity is secured while ensuring stability during mounting. In this way, it has a good feeling of wearing, and has excellent productivity, and can be mass-produced at low cost.

Claims

The scope of the claims

1. An outer upper gum engaging portion (1 1) contacting the outer surface of the upper gum and a lower tooth engaging portion (1 2) contacting the inner surface of the lower tooth are connected. Snoring suppression device.

2. A piece (13b) sandwiched between the upper teeth and the lower teeth extends from the lower tooth engaging portion, and the outer upper gum engaging portion and the piece (13b) are inserted through the piece. 2. The snoring suppressing device according to claim 1, wherein the snoring suppressing device is connected to a lower tooth engaging portion.

3. The snoring control device according to claim 2, wherein a pair of the pieces are provided to face each other.

4. The snoring suppressing device according to claim 3, wherein the outer upper gum engaging portion is divided into two, and each is connected to each of the pieces.

5. The lower tooth engaging portion is provided so as to contact an inner surface of a tooth from a lower front tooth to left and right lower back teeth, according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The snoring control device according to any of the above.

6. The outer upper gum engaging portion is provided so as to come into contact with an outer gum surface from an upper front tooth to left and right upper posterior teeth. A snoring suppression device according to any of the preceding claims.

7. In order to press against the inner surface of the upper gum, an elastic inner upper gum contact portion (14) extends from the lower tooth engaging portion, and the outer upper gum engaging portion and the inner upper gum contact. 7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the upper gum is sandwiched between the upper part and the lower part.

8. In order to avoid contact with the upper teeth, be sure to bend the middle part of the inner 8. The snoring control device according to claim 7, wherein:

9. A friction projection surface (18) formed at least in a portion contacting at least one of the inner and outer surfaces of the upper gum and the inner surface of the lower tooth. L of the item, misalignment, L, anti-skid device.

10. The skeleton is formed by a metal sheet having elasticity, and the skeleton is covered with a covering member having elasticity and frictional property. The snoring control device according to any one of the above items.

11. The snoring control device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the device is formed of only an elastic synthetic resin member.