35 results about "Intraoral device" patented technology

An intraoral device for dental isolation and fluid evacuation is disclosed. The device includes a first flap and a second flap positioned adjacent to the first flap to form an evacuation chamber, the second flap including a plurality of peaks and troughs forming a waveform shape at a first edge and a second edge of the second flap, the plurality of peaks and troughs forming a plurality of channels in fluid communication with the evacuation chamber; and an evacuation source connection portion including an opening that is in fluid communication with the evacuation chamber and configured to facilitate fluid evacuation when the evacuation source connection portion is attached to an external vacuum suction device, wherein an interior second flap surface is configured to touch an interior first flap surface at the plurality of troughs at least when suction is applied by the external vacuum suction device.

An intraoral device system includes an intraoral device; an upper splint structured to engage with at least a portion of one or more teeth on a maxilla of a patient; a lower splint structured to engage with at least a portion of one or more teeth on a mandible of the patient; a drive system for moving the lower splint with respect to the upper splint; and an adjusting feedback system. The adjusting feedback system can comprise a memory storing machine-readable instructions; and a control system including one or more processors configured to execute the machine-readable instructions. The machine readable instructions can cause the control system to: receive sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the patient; process the sensor data to determine a respiratory event likelihood parameter of the patient; and output control instructions to the intraoral device that operate the drive system to move the lower splint with respect to the upper splint responsive to the determined respiratory event likelihood parameter.

An aerosol mitigation apparatus and method of use. The apparatus includes an inlet structure having a base portion with a tapered or conical interior surface configured to direct aerosol toward a central region. The inlet structure may further include a central flow guide and a plurality of flow-directing elements extending between the base portion and the flow guide to define flow channels for guiding aerosol into a fluidic channel. The fluidic channel extends from the inlet structure to an outlet configured for connection to a vacuum source. In some embodiments, the apparatus further includes a first arm member and a second arm member spaced apart to define a receiving region dimensioned to engage an anatomical feature, such as a cheek, lip, or tongue, or a portion of an intraoral device.

A method of manufacturing an intraoral device (1) including: obtaining an impression of at least one row of a patient's teeth; transferring said impression into a processor; said processor communicating with a milling machine; milling a blank of a first material to form a cavity in said blank substantially corresponding to said impression, said cavity being milled to include an offset; said cavity with at least a second material and allowing said second material to cure; milling said second material to correspond to said impression; milling said first material to obtain a device shape; cleaning said device (1); and wherein said first and second materials are comparatively hard and soft.

This specification describes a dental imaging and / or curing system and methods of using it, optionally in combination with a fluorescent imaging aid applied to a tooth. In some examples, a system or kit described in this specification combines a fluorescent compound with an intra-oral device. The intra-oral device includes a light source to excite the fluorescent compound. The intra-oral device further includes a sensor to produce an image of fluorescent light emitted from the fluorescent compound. Optionally, the fluorescent compound can include positively charged nanoparticles including a fluorophore, for example fluorescein. Optionally, the intra-oral device can include a blue LED, a bandpass emission filter and a digital camera sensor. This specification also describes an intra-oral device and a method of producing an image of plaque, calculus or active carious lesions in the mouth of a person or other animal.

An intraoral device 16 for treatment of peri-implantitis has a head 20 that supports an optical engine 22. The optical engine comprises an enclosure for accommodating a dental implant in vivo and ligh

The present disclosure provides a system and a method for intraoral imaging and analysis for preventing a dental disease. The system receives one or more images captured by at least one camera associated with an Ultraviolet-A Light Emitting Diode (UV-A LED) of an intraoral device, and processed by a processing unit of the intraoral device. The system segments, via an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, each of the one or more images. The system extracts, via the AI model, one or more features from each of the one or more segmented images, and detects one or more dental conditions of a user to prevent a dental disease of the user, based on the one or more features.

An integrated weight management system comprising a biocompatible intraoral device and personalized software is disclosed. The device, configured for insertion into the user's mouth, creates a separation between the tongue and teeth causing the stomatognathic system, limiting hunger cues associated with food anticipation. Sensors coupled to the device detect its removal and insertion, enabling the system to track adherence to meal plans and weight loss progress. The software utilizes machine learning algorithms to generate personalized meal plans, food intake timing, nutrition education, and exercise routines based on user preferences, dietary restrictions, and weight loss goals. The system analyzes user data to provide progress reports, adjust meal plans, and send alerts to promote accountability and compliance. This comprehensive approach addresses both physiological and psychological aspects of weight management, offering a novel and effective solution for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

A dental mouthpiece is provided that may be attached to a high-suction dental adapter for the purpose of assisting the dental staff during dental procedures through chair-side, hands-free suction, and isolation. Such a mouthpiece may include a main body portion, a cheek retractor portion, and a suction connector portion. In some embodiments, the main body portion, cheek retractor portion, and suction connector portion (and sub-portions thereof) may be molded in one piece, preferably by injection molding. In an exemplary embodiment, the mouthpiece may be made of a material that is flexible, translucent, conducive to injection molding, high heat-resistant, and autoclavable. Such a material may include silicone. Because the mouthpiece may be made of a high heat-resistant and autoclavable material, such a mouthpiece may be reusable.

The invention relates to an intraoral device for avoiding use of the external craniofacial complex as a support for devices relating to the attachment of endotracheal tubes currently used for intubation in surgical anaesthesia processes or in intensive care units, emergency transport vehicles or any type of airway ventilation, which comprises a bite tube (1) that defines a region (6) for the endotracheal tubes to pass through; and a front plate (2) and a balloon (5) which are joined to the bite tube and which form means for preventing axial or lateral movement of the bite tube.

An intraoral device for treatment of peri-implantitis has a head that supports an optical engine. The optical engine comprises an enclosure for accommodating a dental implant in vivo and light emitters such as LED arrays or waveguides angularly spaced around the enclosure, configured to emit UVC light into the enclosure. One or more jaws are movable to open and close the enclosure. At least one of the light emitters is mounted on the or each jaw and at least one of the light emitters is fixed relative to a housing that supports the or each jaw. High-wavelength light sources and low-wavelength light sources are employed for photo-functionalisation of the implant and / or for sterilisation of the implant region. At least one supplementary array on an edge or end of the enclosure comprises additional low-wavelength light sources and emits light away from the enclosure for sterilisation of the implant region.

An intraoral device includes a splint, an array of electrodes, a controller, and a sensor. The splint is configured to fit mandibular teeth. The array of electrodes is coupled to the splint. The array is aligned on a medial plane and proximal to a distal portion of the splint. The controller is coupled to the array. The controller is coupled to a power supply. The sensor is coupled to the controller and coupled to the splint. The sensor is configured to provide a measure of moisture.

Mechanisms are provided for implementing intraoral control mechanisms that allow a user to control the operation of a computer system or electronic device. The intraoral control mechanism detects a strain based on a user's tongue movement controlling the mechanism away from a fixed position; converts the detected strain into a control signal; amplifies the amplitude of the control signal, thereby producing an amplified control signal; translates the amplified control signal into a digital input signal; modulates the digital input signal onto a transmitted frequency wave; and transmits the digital input signal to the computer system. The computer system can then execute the digital control signal on the computer system itself to perform an operation, or transmit the digital control signal to an electronic device to operate as indicated by the digital control signal. The digital input signal is saved for characterization of the user.

The present invention pertains to a method for producing an intraoral device in analogue, semi-digital, and digital systems, by means of a positioning jig for gnatostatic models for making intraoral devices. In the analogue system, the hinge articulator is replaced by the Gnatoforo HT AS in the gnatostatic study and working models, alongside transfer guides of the Camper's Plane (CP) with rods of the positioning jig for intraoral devices, referred to as AS-DIORS. The semi-digital system reduces the number of steps from ten to seven, beginning with a CT scan of the cranium in maximum intercuspation and intraoral scanner, or MPTv. The digital system produces the DIORS in three steps: CT scan of the cranium in maximum intercuspation and intraoral scanner MPTv, processing the 3D images for making gnatostatic models in maximum intercuspation with MPTv, printing of the gnatostatic models, and finally 3D printing of the DIORS.

The utility model provides an appliance for treating class II high angle mandibular retraction, which comprises an intraoral device and an extraoral device, the extraoral device comprises an improved chin pocket and a head anchorage, the improved chin pocket is used for contacting with a mandibular to be corrected, a connecting rod is arranged on the improved chin pocket, a support is arranged on the head anchorage, a plurality of traction hooks are arranged on the support, and the traction hooks are connected with the connecting rod. The connecting rod is connected with a traction hook through an elastic traction rubber band; the intraoral device is a jaw pad arranged at the rear teeth of the lower jaw; the jaw pad forms a fulcrum at the rear teeth of the lower jaw, the head anchorage generates forward traction force to the improved chin pocket through the elastic traction rubber band and the traction hook, the jaw pad is matched with chewing of a patient, the effect of pressing the rear teeth is generated when the upper jaw and the lower jaw are in occlusion contact, and the lower jaw is guided to grow forwards and upwards to treat the rear shrinkage face type of the lower jaw. The effects of lowering back teeth, improving the high angle trend and correcting the forward leaning posture of the cranium and the neck can be achieved, the treatment period is greatly shortened, and the treatment effect is greatly improved.

The intraoral device includes a body including a first light strip disposed on an upper portion of an inner wall, a second light strip disposed on a lower portion of an inner wall, a third light strip disposed on the lower portion of the inner wall, and a fourth light strip disposed on a lower portion of an outer wall. Each of the first light band, the second light band, the third light band, and the fourth light band includes a light source, each light source configured to emit light having a wavelength of 441 nm to 459 nm and an intensity of 98 mW / cm to 102 mW / cm. In addition, each light source has a height of not more than 0.8 mm and a viewing angle of at least 125 degrees. The intraoral device includes: a battery supported on the body and configured to supply power to the light source; and a start switch configured to control current from the battery to the light source.

A system and method for monitoring pH of an intraoral device involves receiving the oral pH data from at least one pH sensor embedded within the intraoral device. The oral pH data is then correlated with one or more user related data to classify the oral pH data into one or more pre-defined categories indicative of a health condition. Further, the machine learning module generates feedback and / or recommendations for the user based on the classification of the oral pH data into one or more pre-defined categories. The oral pH data and / or feedback and / or recommendations are then communicated to the user and / or external device.

This invention relates to an intraoral device. [Solution] An oral device comprising an antiviral and / or antibacterial and / or antifungal ion-releasing agent material, wherein when the oral device is exposed to the oral cavity and to any gas, liquid, or solid passing through the oral cavity, it can inactivate viruses and / or bacteria and / or fungi that have entered the oral cavity.

The present invention provides non-invasive intraoral devices and methods for the detection of intraoral acid exposure, methods of making said devices, and their use in the diagnosis of disorders such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD).

This specification describes a dental imaging and / or curing system and methods of using it, optionally in combination with a fluorescent imaging aid applied to a tooth. In some examples, a system or kit described in this specification combines a fluoresecent compound with an intra-oral device. The intra-oral device includes a light source to excite the fluorescent compound. The intra-oral device further includes a sensor to produce an image of fluorescent light emitted from the fluorescent compound. Optionally, the fluorescent compound can include positively charged nanoparticles including a fluorophore, for example fluorescein. Optionally, the intra-oral device can include a blue LED, a bandpass emission filter and a digital camera sensor. This specification also describes an intra-oral device and a method of producing an image of plaque, calculus or active carious lesions in the mouth of a person or other animal.

A dental intraoral device that is worn within an oral cavity, the dental intraoral device comprising a resin base portion that follows a shape of the oral cavity. At least a part of the base portion is formed into a mesh shape. The part of the base portion is preferably formed by approximately regularly arranging unit regions having holes.

Devices and methods for monitoring the wearing status of dental appliances may include sensing modules that sense the temperature around the dental appliance and one or more additional modes (e.g., capacitance, impedance, pressure) to track when a user wears or does not wear the dental appliance. These sensing modules can also more accurately determine adherence to a dental treatment plan.

An intra-oral appliance to power and / or communicate with a neurostimulator is provided. The intra-oral appliance can include a teeth covering configured to fit over mandibular incisor, canine and / or premolar teeth of a human being and a remote controller in the form of a housing extending posteriorly from and operably connected to the teeth covering. The housing can include a power source, a coupling coil configured to transmit power to the neurostimulator and configured to receive power from an external charger, and electrical circuitry operably connected to the coupling coil and the power source.

The invention relates to an intraoral device (100) for placement in an oral cavity (110), comprising an active substance container (3) for receiving an active substance, an active substance dispensing unit (6) which is configured to dispense an active substance received in the active substance container (3), and a control unit (2) which is configured to control the active substance dispensing unit (6), wherein the intraoral device (100) has a radio interface (5) which is connected to the control unit (2) for data exchange, wherein the radio interface (5) is configured to receive control commands and to transmit them to the control unit (2). The invention further relates to an arrangement (300).

Handheld intraoral device to objectively measure mucosal stiffness in OSMF and fibrotic lesions

Disclosed herein is a method of treating neurodegenerative diseases involving accumulation of abnormal proteins in the central nervous system (CNS) of a user. The method includes utilizing an intraoral device to apply photobiomodulation and vibration to specific points on hard and soft palates of the user to stimulate the user's glymphatic system and decongest hyperphosphorylated tau and amyloid proteins and toxins, and simultaneously with the utilization of the intraoral device, applying a transcranial device to exert vasopneumatic compression and photobiomodulation on the user's head and neck to stimulate the user's lymphatic system and enhance the flow of lymphatic fluid towards the subclavian lymphatic pathway.

The invention relates to a system for constructing a three-dimensional model of a dentition of at least one user, comprising: at least one intraoral device for placement in an oral cavity of the at least one user; at least one camera assembly disposed in the at least one intraoral device for capturing at least one stereoscopic image of the oral cavity of the at least one user; and at least one processing device receiving at least one stereoscopic image; wherein the at least one processing device comprises at least one trained neural network that analyzes the at least one stereoscopic image to estimate at least one depth map; and wherein the at least one processing device further comprises at least one positioning and mapping module that sequentially integrates the at least one stereoscopic image and the at least one depth map.

A charging case for an intraoral device includes a storage compartment surrounded by a peripheral wall extending between a top and a base. A charging output supported by the peripheral wall faces into the storage compartment to transfer energy to the intraoral device contactlessly by induction. Internal locating formations form a pocket for receiving and engaging a protruding sensor part of the intraoral device, holding a receiving input of the intraoral device in close proximity and alignment with the charging output when the case is closed.

The present disclosure relates to a system for selecting an intraoral device for a patient. The system comprises a data communication interface in communication with a scanning system and configured to receive mouth feature data of the patient, a memory storing machine readable instructions, and a processing system including one or more processors configured to execute the machine readable instructions. The processing system comprises a model generating module configured to process the mouth feature data to generate a model of the patient's mouth, and a selecting module configured to select a template intraoral device from a plurality of template intraoral devices, based on the generated model. The present disclosure also relates to a method for selecting an intraoral device for a patient.

The present disclosure provides a system and a method for intraoral imaging and analysis for preventing a dental disease. The system receives one or more images captured by at least one camera associated with an Ultraviolet-A Light Emitting Diode (UV-A LED) of an intraoral device, and processed by a processing unit of the intraoral device. The system segments, via an Artificial Intelligence (AI) model, each of the one or more images. The system extracts, via the AI model, one or more features from each of the one or more segmented images, and detects one or more dental conditions of a user to prevent a dental disease of the user, based on the one or more features.