Silicone snore guard
By designing the synergistic effect of the occlusal pad, upper tooth labial block, tongue induction screen, and lower tooth labial block of the silicone anti-snoring device, the problems of tongue tip elevation and insufficient mandibular position are solved, achieving better anti-snoring effect and airway opening, and adapting to the individual needs of different patients.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO GUANTING MEDICAL TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the tongue tip elevation method is singular, resulting in poor anti-snoring effect, and the jaw position adjustment is insufficient, which cannot effectively open the airway.
A one-piece molded silicone anti-snoring device was designed, including an occlusal pad, an upper tooth labial block, a tongue induction screen, and a lower tooth labial block. Through the smooth design of the connection part without protrusions and the optimized slope angle of the tongue induction screen, combined with the adjustable spacing of the lower tooth labial block, the tongue body is lifted and the mandible is protruded, thus opening the airway.
It improves the anti-snoring effect, achieves coordinated adjustment of the tongue and jaw, enhances airway opening, adapts to the individual needs of different patients, reduces costs, and improves the versatility of the device.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of anti-snoring technology, specifically relating to a silicone anti-snoring device. Background Technology
[0002] Chinese patent discloses a dental brace (CN215458810U). In addition to limiting the teeth, the patent also uses the method of raising the tongue to correct snoring. The tongue rest of the patent is located at the tip of the tongue, but according to the characteristics of the tongue, there is a problem. The tip of the tongue is located at the tongue rest. If the tip of the tongue is bent upward, there is still no obvious elevation in the back of the tongue except for the tip of the tongue, which leads to poor snoring correction effect. In addition, there is a certain height difference between the periphery of the tongue rest and the third fixation part, and it is difficult for the tongue to cross the height difference for support. Secondly, this patent has a poor snoring prevention effect by adjusting the tongue posture alone. If the mandible obstructs the airway due to the position, the snoring problem cannot be solved even with the adjustment of the tongue posture. [1] Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention provides a silicone anti-snoring device that optimizes tongue lifting posture and jaw position, thereby improving the anti-snoring effect.
[0004] This utility model provides the following technical solution: a silicone body integrally formed of an occlusal pad, an upper labial guard, a tongue guide screen, and a lower labial guard. Both ends of the upper labial guard and the lower labial guard extend to the end face of the occlusal pad through the buccal screen. There is a connecting part between the occlusal pad and the tongue guide screen. The connecting part is smooth and has no protrusion in the Z-axis. The corner surface of the occlusal pad on the side away from the connecting part is smooth.
[0005] There is a lower tooth surrounding area between the lower tooth labial guard and the tongue guiding screen, and between the buccal screen and the tongue guiding screen to accommodate the lower teeth. The distance between the upper tooth labial guard and the lower tooth labial guard in the sagittal direction is between 0-4mm. The positional relationship between the lower tooth surrounding area and the upper tooth labial guard changes synchronously with the change in the position of the upper tooth labial guard and the lower tooth labial guard.
[0006] The bite pad has at least one elliptical vent hole A at its arc-shaped end.
[0007] The bite pad has at least one elliptical vent B at each end.
[0008] The tongue guiding screen includes a tongue tip slope and a tongue side slope. The angle between the tongue tip slope and the horizontal base plane is the tongue tip tilt angle, and the angle between the tongue side slope and the horizontal base plane is the tongue side tilt angle. The tongue tip tilt angle is greater than the tongue side tilt angle, and both the tongue tip tilt angle and the tongue side tilt angle are obtuse angles.
[0009] The upper labial guard has a labial frenulum groove at its top, and the buccal frenulum grooves are also provided at the junction of the buccal shield and the upper labial guard, and at the junction of the lower labial guard and the buccal shield.
[0010] The occlusal pad has a tooth groove on its surface.
[0011] The thickness of the tongue-inducing screen gradually increases along the Z-axis.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] Due to the design of the connecting part, which is smooth and without protrusions in the Z-axis, the palatal base of the maxillary teeth is absent, making the tongue more easily lifted by the tongue induction screen without obstruction. The tongue induction screen pushes the tongue up from the floor of the mouth to the palatal side of the upper dentition, while simultaneously protruding the root of the tongue, opening the airway and achieving balance of the buccal and lingual muscles. The sagittal distance between the upper and lower labial guards is 0-4mm, allowing for adjustment between the lower and upper teeth from incisional to overbite within 0-4mm. Patients can choose one, two, or three stages of mandibular protraction treatment based on their snoring relief and temporomandibular joint symptoms, further opening the airway by protruding the mandible.
[0014] The parts of the device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the partitioning of the tongue section in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the angle of the tongue in this invention.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the adjustment of the mandibular posture in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the opening of this utility model;
[0020] In the diagram: 100, Connecting part; 1, Occlusal pad; 2, Upper tooth labial guard; 21, Labial frenulum groove; 3, Lingual guide screen; 31, Lingual tip bevel; 311, Lingual tip inclination angle; 32, Lingual side bevel; 321, Lingual side inclination angle; 4, Buccal screen; 41, Buccal frenulum groove; 5, Lower tooth surrounding area; 6, Oval vent A; 7, Oval vent B; 8, Lower tooth labial guard. Detailed Implementation
[0021] Please see Figures 1-5The present invention provides the following technical solution: a silicone body integrally formed including an occlusal pad 1, an upper tooth labial guard 2, a tongue guide screen 3, and a lower tooth labial guard 8. Both ends of the upper tooth labial guard 2 and the lower tooth labial guard 8 extend to the end face of the occlusal pad 1 through the buccal screen 4. There is a connecting part 100 between the occlusal pad 1 and the tongue guide screen 3. The connecting part 100 is smooth and has no protrusion in the Z-axis. The corner surface of the occlusal pad 1 on the side away from the connecting part 100 is smooth.
[0022] In this embodiment: Due to the design of the connecting part 100, which is smooth and without protrusions in the Z-axis, the palatal base of the maxillary teeth is absent, making the tongue more easily lifted by the tongue guiding screen 3 without causing obstruction. The tongue guiding screen 3 pushes the tongue from the floor of the mouth to the palatal side of the upper dentition, while simultaneously protruding the root of the tongue to open the airway and achieve balance of the buccal and lingual muscles. Furthermore, the corner surface of the occlusal pad 1 on the side away from the connecting part 100 is smooth, thus making it suitable for different types of teeth and increasing its versatility.
[0023] Secondly, there is a lower tooth surrounding area 5 between the lower tooth labial guard 8 and the tongue guiding screen 3, and between the buccal screen 4 and the tongue guiding screen 3, which accommodates the lower teeth. The distance between the upper tooth labial guard 2 and the lower tooth labial guard 8 in the sagittal direction is between 0-4mm. The positional relationship between the lower tooth surrounding area 5 and the upper tooth labial guard 2 changes synchronously with the change in the position of the upper tooth labial guard 2 and the lower tooth labial guard 8.
[0024] In this embodiment: Please refer to Figure 4 The lower teeth are located within the lower tooth surround area 5, which positions the tongue guide screen 3 and the lower tooth labial stop 8. The upper tooth labial stop 2 applies a relative force to the upper teeth, causing the lower tooth surround area 5 to tilt the mandible forward. Therefore, the sagittal distance between the upper tooth labial stop 2 and the lower tooth labial stop 8 is between 0-4 mm, allowing adjustment between the lower and upper teeth from incisal-to-incisal to overbite within 4 mm. Incisal-to-incisal refers to the lower teeth being perpendicular to the upper teeth; please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 4 The first picture. Overlap refers to the mandible extending outward, and the size is represented by the extension distance. Patients can choose the first, second and third stage mandibular protraction treatment according to their snoring symptoms relief and temporomandibular joint symptoms. By extending the mandible outward, the airway is further opened. In actual application, three specifications can be set: 0mm, 2mm and 4mm overlap. This specification can be mass-produced to reduce costs. At the same time, it is applicable to a wide range of people and has good adaptability for stage replacement. Five specifications can also be set: 0mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm and 4mm overlap. This specification has better stage adaptability, but the cost is higher than the three specifications. The specific situation depends on the needs. [2]
[0025] The occlusal pad 1 has at least one elliptical vent A6 at its arc-shaped end and at least one elliptical vent B7 at each end.
[0026] In this embodiment, the elliptical vents B7 and A6, in addition to increasing ventilation, can also buffer chewing pressure, relax muscles in the joint area, and reduce the load on the joint area.
[0027] The tongue induction screen 3 includes a tongue tip inclined surface 31 and a tongue side inclined surface 32. The angle between the tongue tip inclined surface 31 and the horizontal base plane is the tongue tip tilt angle 311, and the angle between the tongue side inclined surface 32 and the horizontal base plane is the tongue side tilt angle 321. The tongue tip tilt angle 311 is greater than the tongue side tilt angle 321. Both the tongue tip tilt angle 311 and the tongue side tilt angle 321 are obtuse angles.
[0028] In this implementation plan: Please refer to Figures 2-3 The tongue tip slope 31 is located at the tip of the tongue. The tongue tip tilt angle 311 is greater than the tongue side tilt angle 321. The tongue tip tilt angle 311 makes it easier for the tongue tip to rest on the tongue tip slope 31. The tongue side tilt angle 321 is larger, making it easier for the root of the tongue to be squeezed and for the tongue to be pushed up from the bottom of the mouth. Because the tongue tip tilt angle 311 is gentler, the tongue is more easily guided forward by the tongue tip slope 31, thereby opening the respiratory airway and achieving balance of the cheek and tongue side muscles.
[0029] The top of the upper tooth labial guard 2 is provided with a labial frenulum groove 21, and the buccal frenulum groove 41 is provided at the junction of the buccal screen 4 and the upper tooth labial guard 2, and at the junction of the lower tooth labial guard 8 and the buccal screen 4.
[0030] Since the upper labial guard 2, buccal screen 4 and lower labial guard 8 all extend along the positive and negative directions of the Z-axis, the upper labial guard 2, buccal screen 4 and lower labial guard 8 are easily obstructed by the labial frenulum and buccal frenulum. Therefore, labial frenulum groove 21 and buccal frenulum groove 41 are provided to accommodate the labial frenulum and buccal frenulum.
[0031] The surface of the occlusal pad 1 has grooves, which can be added to increase the fit for patients with special tooth shapes.
[0032] The thickness of the tongue guiding screen 3 gradually increases along the Z-axis. The thick edge at the bottom of the tongue guiding screen 3 supports the tongue, preventing the tongue from easily approaching the sublingual area along the Z-axis.
Claims
1. A silicone anti-snoring device, comprising an integrally molded silicone body of an occlusal pad (1), an upper labial guard (2), a tongue induction screen (3), and a lower labial guard (8), wherein both ends of the upper labial guard (2) and the lower labial guard (8) extend to the end face of the occlusal pad (1) via a cheek screen (4), characterized in that: The occlusal pad (1) and the tongue guide screen (3) have a connecting part (100), the connecting part (100) is smooth and has no protrusion in the Z-axis, and the corner surface of the occlusal pad (1) on the side away from the connecting part (100) is smooth. The lower tooth labial guard (8) and the tongue guiding screen (3) have a lower tooth surrounding area (5) for accommodating the lower teeth, and the buccal screen (4) and the tongue guiding screen (3) have a lower tooth surrounding area (5) for accommodating the lower teeth. The distance between the upper tooth labial guard (2) and the lower tooth labial guard (8) along the sagittal direction is between 0-4 mm. The positional relationship between the lower tooth surrounding area (5) and the upper tooth labial guard (2) changes synchronously with the change in the position of the upper tooth labial guard (2) and the lower tooth labial guard (8).
2. The silicone anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bite pad (1) has at least one elliptical vent hole A (6) at its arc-shaped end.
3. The silicone anti-snoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bite pad (1) has at least one elliptical vent B (7) at each end.
4. The silicone anti-snoring device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tongue guiding screen (3) includes a tongue tip slope (31) and a tongue side slope (32). The angle between the tongue tip slope (31) and the horizontal base plane is the tongue tip tilt angle (311), and the angle between the tongue side slope (32) and the horizontal base plane is the tongue side tilt angle (321). The tongue tip tilt angle (311) is greater than the tongue side tilt angle (321). Both the tongue tip tilt angle (311) and the tongue side tilt angle (321) are obtuse angles.
5. The silicone anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the upper tooth labial guard (2) is provided with a labial frenulum groove (21), and the junction of the cheek screen (4) and the upper tooth labial guard (2), and the junction of the lower tooth labial guard (8) and the cheek screen (4) are provided with cheek frenulum grooves (41).
6. The silicone anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The occlusal pad (1) has a tooth groove on its surface.
7. The silicone anti-snoring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thickness of the tongue-inducing screen (3) gradually increases along the Z-axis.