Flexible prosthodontic device
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 登-马特公司
- Publication Date
- 2009-08-26
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
Abstract
Description
field of invention
[0001] The present invention relates to flexible oral restoration devices. More particularly, the present invention relates to prosthodontic devices for use in methods of diagnosing bruxism, and for use as guards to prevent tooth damage from nighttime tooth grinding. Background of the invention
[0002] People who don't have healthy teeth and gums may chew on things that are too soft or too hard, and over time their teeth can become sensitive. They experience jaw pain, muscle tension, and headaches, along with excessive tooth wear. Bruxism is the term for this type of grinding and grinding that causes tooth wear and facial pain. People who grind and grind their teeth are called bruxists, and they grind their teeth involuntarily and violently at inappropriate times such as sleep. In addition to grinding their teeth, bruxists chew on nails, pencils, and chew on the inside of their cheeks. Bruxists are usually not diagnosed until there is obvious damage t...