8 results about "Sleep Bruxism" patented technology

The present disclosure relates to a device (100) for the treatment and / or prevention and / or testing of bruxism or craniomandibular dysfunction, sleep apnea and other parafunctional movements such as tongue thrusting, which is designed to be arranged between the upper and lower jaw of a user in a dental appliance or to form a dental appliance, the device comprising a biofeedback unit, in particular a mechanism as a simultaneous sensor and feedback transmitter for biofeedback or in particular a mechanism,which, upon reaching a predetermined threshold of jaw movement and / or the force resulting from a jaw movement, snaps from a first state to a second state with a switching behavior, generating feedback to the user via one or more of the human senses, and returns to the first state when the force from the jaw movement ceases, or a sensor offset towards the occlusal surfaces, or an arrangement in a section of a mandibular occlusal splint that spans or bridges the legs (bridging section). Further devices and methods for manufacturing are also disclosed.

This product is a lip piece for nasal breathing during sleep. Traditionally, mouthpieces are worn between the upper and lower teeth inside the mouth, but this lip piece is placed between the upper and lower gums and lips, covering the entire lip, and has a slightly elongated ring shape. It utilizes the principle that even ordinary people can achieve nasal and diaphragmatic breathing by opening their mouths wide like singers. One piece can be fitted to set two sizes, slightly elongated vertically and slightly horizontally. This allows for adjustments to the size of the person's mouth and jaw closure, adjustment of the amount of air, and multi-purpose use such as daytime fitting practice or nighttime sleep use. The material is synthetic resin, and you can choose between a harder (plastic) and a softer (elastomer) version. When this product is worn on the lips, the larynx opens, ensuring an open airway during sleep, allowing for smooth nasal breathing, and preventing snoring and sleep apnea. Furthermore, since it prevents mouth breathing even when the mouth is open, it can prevent various problems associated with mouth breathing. It can be used by a wide range of ages, from infants with underdeveloped lower jaws who grind their teeth, to adults with teeth clenching, dry mouth, temporomandibular joint disorders, and elderly people at risk of aspiration, and is harmless. Once the discomfort of wearing it is overcome, it promotes restful sleep with light and safe nasal breathing. Other benefits include improved blood flow to the muscles around the mouth, while at the same time creating a slight tension in the lips, which is good for blood flow to the brain. The lips relax and the salivary glands work, so saliva is produced, but the structure prevents saliva from spilling out of the mouth. The base of the tongue is more easily moved forward, so the epiglottis (the lid for swallowing) moves. It is also expected to help prevent silent aspiration pneumonia.

An apparatus for treating sleep apnea and other sleeping disorders, including snoring and bruxism, but also mouth cavity hygiene, and also possibly drug delivery is provided. The apparatus comprises a device configured to be installed on a user's teeth to maintain a relative position of the upper and lower jaws, and a holding material. The device comprises at least one back part, such as a first back part, a second back part and connecting portion (if two back parts are provided), the first back part having an upper side and a lower side configured to contact at least one premolar and / or molar of the upper and lower jaws, respectively, of the right side of a user's teeth when the user's teeth are in a substantially closed position, and the second back part having an upper side and a lower side configured to contact at least one premolar and / or molar of the upper and lower jaws, respectively, of the left side of the user's teeth when the user's teeth are in a substantially closed position, the connecting portion connecting the first and second back parts and configured to extend along the front teeth of the user's teeth. The holding material is included in or configured to be applied to the first and second back parts to secure contact of the teeth with the first and second back parts, respectively, by creating an adhesive effect, a vacuum effect, or a mechanical holding effect on the teeth in contact with the first and second back parts, respectively.

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for aiding a user in ceasing or at least ameliorating sleep or awake bruxism, or apnea, or snoring. The unit is fully enclosed against fluid incursion and placeable between a user's teeth and adjacent cheek, such as while the user is sleeping or awake. A flange extends from a lateral side of the unit, so as to fit between the user's upper and lower teeth and locate the unit in place. The unit includes a circuit that, when completed, such as by the user clenching his / her teeth, causes a mild vibration mechanism to activate and cause a sensation which signals the user to stop clenching his / her teeth. The vibration is preferably such that, if the user is sleeping, the user is not fully awakened but mildly startled to break whatever condition has set off the unit.

A system and method for noninvasive sleep monitoring are disclosed. The system includes an in-ear biosensor system (“biosensor system”) and a data analysis system. The biosensor system includes at least one earbud placed at or within an ear canal of an individual. The earbud includes an acoustic sensor that detects biosignals including infrasonic and audible signals from the individual in the ear canal. A controller board of the biosensor system collects and forwards the biosignals to the data analysis system. The data analysis system analyzes the biosignals to identify and monitor physiological information of the individual during sleep. The physiological information includes sleep stages, sleeping position information, sleep events including snore, breathing cessation and bruxism events, and sleep disorders, in examples. The system can also induce changes to the physiological information during sleep using external stimuli to improve a quality of sleep.

A system and method for noninvasive sleep monitoring are disclosed. The system includes an in-ear biosensor system (“biosensor system”) and a data analysis system. The biosensor system includes at least one earbud placed at or within an ear canal of an individual. The earbud includes an acoustic sensor that detects biosignals including infrasonic and audible signals from the individual in the ear canal. A controller board of the biosensor system collects and forwards the biosignals to the data analysis system. The data analysis system analyzes the biosignals to identify and monitor physiological information of the individual during sleep. The physiological information includes sleep stages, sleeping position information, sleep events including snore, breathing cessation and bruxism events, and sleep disorders, in examples. The system can also induce changes to the physiological information during sleep using external stimuli to improve a quality of sleep.

The present application relates to the technical field of medical system, especially relates to a monitoring system and method for sleep grinding teeth, in signal processing, the present application adopts wavelet transform to carry out noise reduction, can effectively remove high-frequency noise and low-frequency baseline drift, also dynamically distinguishes grinding teeth and snoring sound signals through comparison of historical data, solves the common frequency band interference problem, improves signal quality and analysis accuracy, furthermore, in grinding teeth condition judgment and hazard analysis aspect, multi-dimension comprehensive evaluation grinding teeth abnormality degree and harm, considers various factors of grinding teeth, can accurately reflect the actual influence of grinding teeth on oral health, provides quantitative and objective basis for clinical diagnosis, treatment scheme formulation and curative effect evaluation, finally, in the stimulation judgment link, can accurately identify the grinding teeth position needing intervention, carries out current stimulation to the corresponding part of masticatory muscle in pertinence, avoids unnecessary intervention, makes treatment more accurate and effective.