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Performance Enhancing Bite Regulator and Method of Custom Fitting Same

a technology of performance enhancement and bite regulator, which is applied in the field of oral appliances and products, can solve the problems of restricting the user's airway and restricting verbal communication

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
P3 ATHLETICS INC TRADING AS PX3 SPORTS SCI
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This patent describes methods for creating an orthodontic device called a bite regulator that helps adjust the position of the teeth in someone's mouth. One technique involves putting a front band on either side of the person's upper or lower molars, which are located at the back of the mouth. Another approach includes making a front band between the left and right molars, with these segments stopping just before another set of molars towards the back of the mouth. In both cases, this allows for better control over how the dentist moves the patient's teeth during treatment.

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This patent discusses various types of mouthguards and other appliances designed to be used during physical activities. These devices come with advantages and drawbacks depending on their design and materials. The technical problem addressed in this patent is how to create a mouthguard that takes into consideration the unique needs and characteristics of each individual user, including their jaw position and airways.

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[0067]The disclosed invention is for an oral appliance called the PX3 Bite Regulator. The product design solves or improves upon one or more problems and disadvantages with existing and prior known oral appliances, mouth guards, and the like.

[0068]Scientific research conducted using the disclosed oral appliances shows proven ground breaking improvements in product performance, and more important, in the performance of the athlete or user of the product. The research and test results have shown that the products can significantly reduce the occurrence of concussions in contact sports, sometimes by as much as 80% or more. The disclosed oral appliances may be a suitable or superior replacement for virtually every mouth guard on the market. The disclosed oral appliances is proven to improve performance of individuals as they undertake any number of activities, not just contact sports, whether for youth, high school, recreational, collegiate, professional, or Olympic competition. The dis...

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Abstract

A bite regulator has a front band with left and right ends and left and right molar sections extending rearward respectively from the left and right ends of the front band. The left and right molar sections each have an interocclusal region with a contoured top surface and a contoured bottom surface. The contoured top and bottom surfaces are each configured to match a specific contour of the wearer's top and bottom teeth, respectively, and are aligned relative to one another to correctly position the wearer's jaw.

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Owner P3 ATHLETICS INC TRADING AS PX3 SPORTS SCI
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