Anti-snoring mouthpiece

Abstract

An anti-snoring mouthpiece, characterized in that the anti-snoring mouthpiece is made from a single piece (1) and is placed between the upper and lower jaw (2). The anti-snoring mouthpiece (1) has the shape of the jaw (2) and is designed like two mouthguards (3) facing each other. The upper mouthguard (4) is offset backwards relative to the lower mouthguard (5) in order to pull the lower jaw (6) forwards and thus prevent snoring.

Description

Introduction:

[0001] Snoring is caused by vibrations of the soft tissues in the throat, resulting from a narrowing of the upper airways during sleep. However, loud snoring accompanied by pauses in breathing can also be a sign of dangerous sleep apnea. Current state of the art in dental splints:

[0002] A device consists of an upper rail and a separate lower rail to move the lower jaw forward. This device (upper and lower rails) must be custom-made for each set of teeth and then connected (usually by screws). Anti-snoring / sleep apnea mouthpiece:

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a device that makes it possible to carry out snoring therapy with high success and low cost. The device is applicable to any dentition and does not need to be individually manufactured.

[0004] The invention makes it possible to ensure the necessary forward movement of the lower jaw for therapy in cases of habitual snoring and mild obstructive sleep apnea.

[0005] The invention consists of a plastic component that is inserted between the upper and lower jaw, simultaneously pushing the lower jaw forward. The plastic component comprises two mouthguards that are positioned against each other. The mouthguards are connected in such a way that they push the lower jaw forward towards the upper jaw, thereby enlarging the oropharyngeal space. This prevents snoring.

[0006] The fixation of a therapeutically prescribed feeding position is achieved by the arrangement of the recesses in the mouthpiece. The mouthpiece is made of a medical-grade plastic that is resistant to saliva and can be used in the mouth. The mouthpieces are connected to each other, similar to two sports mouthpieces.

[0007] This creates a mouthpiece that holds the upper and lower jaw together and, at the same time, by moving the mouth guard pieces, pushes the lower jaw forward, so that no more vibration of the soft tissues occurs in the oropharynx and snoring noises are eliminated.

[0008] The mouthpiece is briefly placed in boiling water before use. This softens the plastic, allowing it to mold to the wearer's teeth. After cooling, the mouthpiece retains its shape.

Claims

[1] Anti-snoring mouthpiece, characterized by The anti-snoring mouthpiece is made from a single piece (1) and is placed between the upper and lower jaw (2). The anti-snoring mouthpiece (1) is shaped like the jaw (2) and is designed like two mouthguards (3) facing each other. The upper mouthguard (4) is offset backwards relative to the lower mouthguard (5) in order to pull the lower jaw (6) forwards and thus prevent snoring. [2] According to claim 1, characterized by , that the anti-snoring mouthpiece (1) Fig. 3 is designed so that the mouthguard (4+5) adapts to the lower and upper jaw and sits firmly in such a way that it is no longer possible to shift the two jaws. [3] According to claim 1, characterized by , that the anti-snoring mouthpiece (1) Fig.

2. To enable the cohesion of the two jaws, an elongated indentation (6) is made when attaching the anti-snoring mouthpiece to the lower and upper parts, creating tension between the upper and lower jaw, which prevents the lower jaw from falling back and thus eliminates snoring and sleep apnea. [4] According to claim 1, characterized by that the anti-snoring mouthpiece (1) is made of a plastic suitable for the mouth. It should not deform in the oral cavity and yet adapt to the jaw when heated.

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