Muscle function trainer
By designing deep overbite and open-closed orthodontic appliances, the myofascial function problems that cannot be solved in existing technologies have been solved, and personalized training effects of myofascial function trainers for different patients have been achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423147362.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing myofunctional training devices cannot differentiate training methods based on the specific condition of patients, resulting in poor training effects for patients with deep overbite and open bite.
We designed deep overbite and open bite appliances, respectively targeting patients with deep overbite and open bite. Through different occlusal plate designs and enclosure structures, we trained the anterior and posterior teeth respectively, meeting the needs of different patients.
It improves training effectiveness, has a simple structure and low cost, adapts to individual differences among patients, and reduces discomfort and the difficulty of using the training device.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to a muscle function trainer and belongs to the technical field of medical equipment. BACKGROUND
[0002] The muscle function trainer is a dental instrument used to improve oral muscle function and jaw development. It is usually used for children and adolescents to correct bad oral habits such as finger sucking, tongue biting, mouth breathing, etc., which may affect the normal development of teeth and jaws.
[0003] The existing muscle function trainers are all full-base designs, covering all tooth areas during use. However, in actual treatment, patients have different conditions: some are deep overbite patients, and some are open-close patients. Deep overbite patients and open-close patients need to be trained for different muscle function abnormalities. Deep overbite patients focus more on adjusting the muscles affecting the vertical development of teeth, while open-close patients need to focus on training the muscles affecting the anterior-posterior position of teeth. The training methods and goals of the two are different.
[0004] The existing muscle function trainers do not distinguish between patient conditions, and the same trainer is used for both deep overbite and open-close patients, resulting in poor training effect.
[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to study the existing muscle function trainers to solve the above problems. SUMMARY
[0006] In order to overcome the above problems, a muscle function trainer is designed, which includes a deep overbite appliance and an open-close appliance,
[0007] The deep overbite appliance includes a first barrier 1 and a first bite plate 2. The first barrier 1 is an arch shape matching the dental arch. The first bite plate 2 is arranged at the central position of the inner side of the first barrier 1, and the width is smaller than that of the first barrier 1, so that the first bite plate 2 can only be occluded by the front teeth and cannot be occluded by the back teeth.
[0008] The open-close appliance includes a second barrier 4 and a second bite plate 5. The second barrier 4 is an arch shape matching the dental arch. The second bite plate 5 has two, symmetrically arranged at both ends of the inner side of the second barrier 4, so that the second bite plate 5 can only be occluded by the back teeth and cannot be occluded by the front teeth.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the first barrier 1 only covers the front teeth and the first premolar, but does not cover the second premolar, the first molar, and the second molar.
[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the inner side of the first bite plate 2 is arc-shaped, with the central part of the arc being recessed, so that the first bite plate 2 does not block the tongue tip.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the first bite plate 2 is horizontally outward and upward inside
[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the first fence 1 and the second fence 4 are provided with air holes 31.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the first fence 1 and the second fence 4 are provided with air holes 31.
[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the end of the handle 32 is provided with a pull ring.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the depth of the first bite plate 2 is 3-10mm.
[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the depth of the second bite plate 5 is 7-15mm.
[0017] The beneficial effects of the utility model include:
[0018] (1) can be deep or open special training for the actual situation of patients, improve the treatment, training effect;
[0019] (2) simple structure, low production cost. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] Figure 1 Show the structure diagram of deep cover correction device in muscle function trainer according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 Show the structure diagram of open correction device in muscle function trainer according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 Show the structure diagram of deep cover correction device in muscle function trainer according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 Show the structure diagram of open correction device in muscle function trainer according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 Show a traditional muscle function trainer structure schematic diagram;
[0025] Figure 6 Show the structure diagram of deep cover correction device in muscle function trainer according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals:
[0027] 1 - first enclosure;
[0028] 2 - first bite plate;
[0029] 31 - air hole;
[0030] 32 - handle;
[0031] 4 - second enclosure;
[0032] 5 - second bite plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0033] The utility model will be further explained in detail below by the drawings and examples. Through these explanations, the features and advantages of the utility model will become more clear and explicit.
[0034] The special word "exemplary" here means "as an example, embodiment or illustrative". Any embodiment explained as "exemplary" here does not necessarily explain that it is superior or better than other embodiments. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated.
[0035] According to the muscle function trainer provided by the utility model, comprising deep overbite appliance and open-close appliance,
[0036] The deep overbite appliance comprises a first enclosure 1 and a first bite plate 2, as shown in the drawings, the first enclosure 1 is an arc shape matched with the dental arch, used for enclosing the outside of the teeth, Figure 1
[0037] The first bite plate 2 is arranged at the central position of the inner side of the first enclosure 1, as shown in the drawings, the width of the first bite plate 2 is less than the width of the first enclosure 1, so that the first bite plate 2 can only be bitten by the front teeth and cannot be bitten by the back teeth. Figure 1
[0038] In the utility model, the front teeth refer to the central incisors, lateral incisors and canine teeth in the FDI tooth position representation method;
[0039] The back teeth refer to the first premolar, second premolar, first molar and second molar in the FDI tooth position representation method.
[0040] According to the utility model, the first enclosure 1 at least covers the front teeth and the first molar, plays a position fixing role.
[0041] More preferably, the first enclosure 1 only covers the front teeth and the first premolar, does not cover the second premolar, the first molar and the second molar, so as to reduce the discomfort of the patient.
[0042] In the utility model, the specific shape of the first bite plate 2 is not limited, and the person skilled in the art can freely set according to actual needs, preferably, the inner side of the first bite plate 2 is arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped central part is recessed, so that the first bite plate 2 does not shield the tongue tip, and the patient's discomfort reaction is reduced.
[0043] In a preferred embodiment, the depth of the first bite plate 2 is 3-10mm, so as to ensure that the whole tooth surface of the anterior tooth can be completely occluded on the first bite plate 2.
[0044] In a preferred embodiment, the outer side of the first bite plate 2 is horizontal, and the inner side is upwardly curved, as shown in the figure, the upwardly curved part is used for lifting the tongue muscle training, and the upwardly curved part cooperates with the first surround 1, so that the deep overbite appliance and the tooth can be better fixed. Figure 6
[0045] More preferably, the length of the horizontal part of the outer side of the first bite plate 2 is 8-12mm.
[0046] The opening and closing appliance comprises a second surround 4 and a second bite plate 5, as shown in the figure, the second surround 4 is an arc-shaped structure matched with the dental arch, and is used for surrounding the outer side of the tooth, and preferably has the same structure as the first surround 1. Figure 2
[0047] The second bite plate 5 has two, and is symmetrically arranged at two ends of the inner side of the second surround 4, and the second bite plate 5 can only be occluded by the posterior teeth and cannot be occluded by the anterior teeth.
[0048] According to the utility model, the second bite plate 5 can be occluded by all posterior teeth, that is, the first premolar, the second premolar, the first molar and the second molar.
[0049] In a preferred embodiment, the depth of the second bite plate 5 is 7-15mm, so as to ensure that the whole tooth surface of the posterior tooth can be completely occluded on the second bite plate 5.
[0050] In the utility model, the specific shape of the second bite plate 5 is not limited, and the person skilled in the art can freely set according to actual needs, preferably, the inner side of the second bite plate 5 is arc-shaped, and the patient's discomfort reaction is reduced.
[0051] In actual clinical practice, the positions to be adjusted by patients are different, for example, some patients need to adjust the vertical proportion relationship of the face, that is, deep overbite patients, at this time, the patient's posterior teeth should be guided to grow, and some patients need to adjust the horizontal proportion relationship of the face, that is, opening and closing patients, at this time, the patient's anterior teeth should be guided to grow. Figure 5 As shown, in the patient use, the front teeth and the back teeth bite on the bite plate at the same time, resulting in poor training effect.
[0052] Unlike the traditional muscle function training device, in the utility model, the deep overbite corrector and the open-close corrector are arranged, and the deep overbite patient and the open-close patient are treated respectively, when the deep overbite patient is treated, the front teeth are changed to bite, and the upper and lower back teeth do not contact, thereby providing a more favorable growth environment for the back teeth, and the open-close patient is treated.
[0053] In addition, the traditional muscle function training device is surrounded by a double-layer enclosure, that is, the enclosure is arranged on the inner side and the outer side of the teeth, such as Figure 5 As shown, however, for patients with severely obstructed oral joints, due to the limited oral opening degree, the process of placing the training device each time is difficult, in the utility model, the first enclosure 1 and the second enclosure 4 are only arranged on the outer side of the teeth, the above problems are solved, the patient can conveniently place the training device at a small angle, and it is especially convenient for 3-6-year-old patients.
[0054] In a preferred embodiment, air holes 31 are arranged on the first enclosure 1 and the second enclosure 4, as shown, Figure 3 As shown, after the patient bites the first bite plate 2 or the second bite plate 5, the air holes 31 are connected between the inside and the outside of the oral cavity, so that the nasal congestion patient can breathe freely, and the bite training during the sleep time is beneficial.
[0055] In a preferred embodiment, handles 32 are arranged on the outer side of the first enclosure 1 and the second enclosure 4, as shown, Figure 3 、 Figure 4 The handles 32 facilitate the taking, placing and positioning of the muscle function training device in the oral cavity, and at the same time, the danger caused by the swallowing of the muscle function training device by the 3-6-year-old patient can be avoided.
[0056] More preferably, a pull ring is arranged at the end of the handle 32, which facilitates the taking out of the training device.
[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the height of the first enclosure 1 and the second enclosure 4 is 18-22mm, and a flexible material such as silica gel is used.
[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the thickness of the first bite plate 2 or the second bite plate 5 is 2-4mm, and a flexible material such as silica gel is used.
[0059] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain that the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front", "rear" and the like indicate the position or location relationship based on the position or location relationship of the utility model in the working state, and are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", "fourth" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0060] In the description of the utility model, it is necessary to explain that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integral connection, can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection, can be direct connection, can also be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, can be the communication inside two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0061] The utility model has been described above in combination with preferred embodiments, but these embodiments are only exemplary and only serve to illustrate. On this basis, the utility model can be replaced and improved in many ways, and these all fall within the protection scope of the utility model.
Claims
1. A muscle function trainer, characterized in that, The deep cover appliance comprises a first enclosure (1) and a first bite plate (2), the first enclosure (1) is an arch shape matching the dental arch, and the first bite plate (2) is arranged at the inner central position of the first enclosure (1) and has a width smaller than that of the first enclosure (1), so that the first bite plate (2) can only be occluded by the front teeth and cannot be occluded by the back teeth.
2. The muscle function trainer of claim 1, wherein The open-close appliance comprises a second enclosure (4) and a second bite plate (5), the second enclosure (4) is an arch shape matching the dental arch, and the second bite plate (5) has two and is symmetrically arranged at the two ends of the inner side of the second enclosure (4), so that the second bite plate (5) can only be occluded by the back teeth and cannot be occluded by the front teeth.
3. The muscle function trainer according to claim 1, wherein the first enclosure (1) only covers the front teeth and the first premolar, and does not cover the second premolar, the first molar and the second molar.
4. The muscle function trainer according to claim 1, wherein the inner side of the first bite plate (2) is arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped central part is recessed, so that the first bite plate (2) does not block the tongue tip.
5. The muscle function trainer according to claim 1, wherein the outer side of the first bite plate (2) is horizontal, and the inner side is upwardly tilted.
6. The muscle function trainer according to claim 2, wherein the first enclosure (1) and the second enclosure (4) are provided with air holes (31).
7. The muscle function trainer according to claim 2, wherein the outer side of the first enclosure (1) and the second enclosure (4) is provided with a handle (32).
8. The muscle function trainer according to claim 7, wherein the end of the handle (32) is provided with a pull ring.
9. The muscle function trainer according to claim 1, wherein the depth of the first bite plate (2) is 3-10 mm.
10. The muscle function trainer according to claim 2, wherein the depth of the second bite plate (5) is 7-15 mm.