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Class 128/861 - Teeth protectors (e.g., mouthpieces)


Subclass of Class 128 - Surgery
Definition: Subject matter designed for use in protecting the dental
No. of applications: 124
Last issue date: 05/24/2012


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Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20120130216BITE BLOCK
A bite block for use during intraopeartive monitoring of nerves is provided. The bite block is formed of a resilient material to inhibit injury to one or more teeth or the tongue of the patient. The bite block includes at least one access port angled with the respect to...
05/24/2012
20120067356Dental Protection Device and Method
An apparatus and method for protecting teeth. The apparatus preferably is sold as a kit preferably comprises a generic flexible tray, a securing element such as adhesive, and a quick setting dental impression material. The apparatus preferably enables the rapid and simp...
03/22/2012
20120037168Dental device for weight control
A dental device for weight control is disclosed which comprises a body having an upper side and a lower side, a protrusion extending from the lower side for extending into an oral cavity to reduce a volume of the oral cavity, a front edge positioned between the upper si...
02/16/2012
20120031411ORAL APPLIANCE
An oral appliance intended to treat bruxism, snoring, apnea, TMJ and/or palatal lift with a retention line member that uses the interproximal embrasure space between adjacent teeth of the patient user to secure the appliance within the oral cavity as the patient user sl...
02/09/2012
20120024299Dental thermo-forming material
A thermo-forming foil or plate made of a thermoplastic elastomer for the production of dental splints. To integrate reinforcements for various applications into individual areas of the splint, the thermo-forming foil or plate is made of segments comprised of different m...
02/02/2012
20120017922MOUTHGUARD HAVING BREATHING CAVITIES AND BREATHING HOLES INCORPORATED INTO THE BODY OF THE MOUTHGUARD
The present invention is an improved mouthguard which has incorporated into it at least one and preferably a multiplicity of breathing holes which extend through an exterior sidewall, an interior sidewall and/or through a bottom transverse wall in the body of the mouthg...
01/26/2012
20120012120METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR ORAL STENTING
This document provides methods and materials related to oral stenting. For example, oral stenting devices (e.g., adjustable oral stenting devices) and methods for using oral stenting devices for radiation therapy are provided....
01/19/2012
20120000472ATHLETIC MOUTH GUARD AND BREATHING TRAINER
An athletic mouth guard and breathing trainer having arcuate buccal wall, an arcuate lingual wall spaced apart from the arcuate buccal wall, a tooth bed disposed between the arcuate lingual wall and arcuate buccal wall, a valve box including an air passage with an openi...
01/05/2012
20110311938NON-CUSTOM DENTAL TREATMENT TRAYS HAVING IMPROVED ANATOMICAL FEATURES
A non-custom, dental tray device includes a moisture-resistant barrier layer having a labial-buccal wall, a lingual wall, and a bottom wall. The dental tray device includes at least one of the following structural features to enhance the fit of the device; (1) the botto...
12/22/2011
20110297165MOUTH GUARD
The mouth guard has an outer cover, an inner cover and a label. The outer cover is U-shaped and pliable and transparent and has a top surface and a mounting groove formed in the top surface. The inner cover is U-shaped and pliable and transparent and has a size smaller ...
12/08/2011
20110240040Oral Device for Radiotherapy
A oral device for use in radiotherapy is disclosed. The device is a two piece adjustable mouthpiece for use during radiotherapy of the head and neck. The device provides immobilization of the tongue for accurate reproducible administration of radiation therapy. The devi...
10/06/2011
20110220127Endotracheal Tube Holder
An endotracheal tube holder is provided. The endotracheal tube holder includes an adjustable securing clamp, an adjusting unit, a bite block, and a securing strap. The adjustable securing clamp includes a first clamping unit having a first clamping portion, and a second...
09/15/2011
20110209715Combination Bite Block, Tongue Depressor/Retractor And Airway
A combination bite block, tongue elevator/retractor and airway for establishing and maintaining an open airway while preventing emergence clenching and the resulting dental and soft tissue damage associated with emergence clenching in procedures where anesthesia and/or ...
09/01/2011
20110209714METHODS OF PREPARING CUSTOMIZED MOUTHPIECES FOR ENHANCING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
A spacing member can be positioned between teeth of the athlete to obtain a desired position between the upper and lower jaw. At least one bite registration can be recorded while the lower jaw is in the desired position. The desired position can range from the physiolog...
09/01/2011
20110209713TOOTH COVER DEVICE FOR USE DURING ORAL SEX
A tooth cover for covering a sexual partner's teeth when a male's erect penis is inserted into the mouth of the sexual partner during oral sex. The tooth cover has a flexible tooth cover body. There is a bottom surface that attaches to the sexual partners teeth and a to...
09/01/2011
20110186056BIRTHING AID: METHOD OF USING MUSCULOSKELETAL REPOSITIONING DEVICE
The present embodiment relates to the use of a musculoskeletal repositioning device in the birthing process by causing increased muscular strength and decreased muscular tension especially during the “push” phase of child birth. The device guides the condyles and ar...
08/04/2011
20110186055METHODS OF PREPARING CUSTOMIZED, NEUROMUSCULAR MOUTHPIECES FOR ENHANCING ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
TENS can be applied to the TMJ of an athlete for a period of time to deprogram muscles. After TENS, a desired position of the lower jaw relative to the upper jaw can be determined and recorded. The desired position can be a physiological resting position, or a performan...
08/04/2011
20110180077Device and Methods for Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder
The present invention relates to a mouth guard and methods of use to aid in the treatment of bruxism and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder comprising an adjustable molded thermoplastic outer face plate, an inner face plate and irritation spines, the mouth guard con...
07/28/2011
20110174319APPARATUS FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF GRINDING AND/OR CLENCHING OF TEETH
An occlusal device for maintaining the vertical separation of opposed teeth in the oral cavity of a patient wearing the occlusal device. The occlusal device has a trough or partial trough for containing at least some of the upper teeth or lower teeth. In the locality of...
07/21/2011
20110168186INTRA-ORAL APPLIANCE FOR TREATMENT OF SLEEP DISORDERS
An intra-oral dental appliance is provided for treatment of sleep disorders including snoring, sleep apnea and nocturnal bruxism. The appliance is particularly suited for use by patients having class II malocclusion and includes an upper member conforming to the patient...
07/14/2011
20110155146MOUTHPIECE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
Mouthpiece retention systems and methods are shown and described. In one example, a mouthpiece includes a guard shaped to fit in a wearer's mouth and a magnet. In other examples, the mouthpiece includes a semi-rigid grip having a proximate end attached to the guard and ...
06/30/2011
20110139163VIBRATION APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING PARANASAL SINUSES
A vibration device includes a vibrating element positioned to stimulate the paranasal sinuses of a user when the user is wearing the device. The device includes a control assembly for powering the vibrating element, the control assembly including at least one battery, a...
06/16/2011
20110139162BRUXISM PROTECTIVE DEVICE
A one-piece molded bruxism treatment device, which in its upright orientation, includes:

a. an elongated generally flat thin planar flexible strip that has a generally U shape defined by a curved front part and a pair of legs extending rear...

06/16/2011
20110132380Mouth guard
A mouth guard comprising a top mouth piece for engaging the top teeth and a bottom mouth piece for engaging the bottom teeth. The mouth guard also comprises a central section having one or more ports for receiving an endotracheal tube, oral gastric tube, and/or oral suc...
06/09/2011
20110114100P3 Personal Power and Performance Mouthpiece
A dental mouthpiece clenched between the teeth and used to alleviate numerous dental and medical conditions as well as increase a user's performance. The mouthpiece improves facial tone and provides relief of temporomandibular joint pain and associated grinding of the t...
05/19/2011
20110100379Intra-oral device
An intra-oral, semi-custom, separating device, worn over the upper anterior teeth, allowing at least one lower anterior tooth to contact the rear of the device within the freeway space between upper and lower jaws at physiologic rest. The device allows for deprogramming...
05/05/2011
20110094522DENTAL APPLIANCE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
Described herein is a dental appliance including a right piece adapted for simultaneously covering a plurality of back teeth of a right side of a lower jaw and a plurality of back teeth of a right side of an upper jaw of a mouth, and a left piece independent of the righ...
04/28/2011
20110088703CUSTOM MOUTHGUARD
A custom mouthguard has a resilient U-shaped body with an anterior wall and a posterior wall. A post dam on the posterior wall forms a seal with palatal tissue to increase retention of the mouthguard in a wearer's mouth. The increased retention allows a wearer to speak ...
04/21/2011
20110067711NIGHT TIME DENTAL PROTECTOR
A dental appliance for preventing the teeth grinding associated with bruxism that includes a bite tray having opposing first and second posterior sections for positioning between upper and lower posterior teeth of the wearer and an anterior section disposed between the ...
03/24/2011
20110067710NIGHT TIME DENTAL PROTECTOR
A dental appliance for preventing the grinding of teeth associated with bruxism and including a bite tray that includes opposing first and second posterior sections for positioning between upper and lower posterior teeth of the wearer and anterior section disposed betwe...
03/24/2011
20110030704Method and apparatus for protecting teeth, preventing the effects of bruxism and protecting oral structures from sports injuries
A comfortable multiple layer mouth protector is provided for strength and ease of fit to minimize if not completely and gradually eliminate bruxism, with spring biasing keeping the maxillary and mandibular mouth protector arches in place and apart, eliminating snoring a...
02/10/2011
20110017221Methods and Apparatus for Reduction of Cortisol
Oral apparatus 60 and methods for the reduction of cortisol levels due to psychological stress are disclosed. The oral apparatus 60 include at least a first bite pad 62 and a second bite pad 64 configured to be positioned between at least one...
01/27/2011
20110005527ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES
An orthodontic appliance comprising a generally u-shape tooth positioning shell (6,8) adapted for mounting on teeth of the upper or lower arch (2,4) of a patient. The shell (6,8) has a geometry shaped to receive and resiliently apply pressure to one...
01/13/2011
20110005531SHOCK ABSORBING DENTAL APPLIANCE
A dual arch dental appliance including a body which contains a pair of impact absorbing members located in molar regions of the arches. The impact absorbing members are selected from plastic material that exhibits high impact absorption coupled with low resilience or re...
01/13/2011
20100326451MOUTH GUARD
A mouth guard for a human adult which minimizes or eliminates teeth grinding. The mouth guard includes a tray having an arcuate trough opening at each end and dimensioned to receive at least the bicuspids of the human adult. The tray is constructed of a rigid plastic ma...
12/30/2010
20100291508BIOCOMPATIBLE SHELL FOR BONE TREATMENT
There are provided systems, methods and apparatuses related to bone augmentation shells. In particular, in accordance with an aspect, there is disclosed an apparatus for bone augmentation. The apparatus includes a biocompatible body being shaped to fit over basal suppor...
11/18/2010
20100288290TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT BALANCING APPLIANCE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME
A TemporoMandibular Joint (TMJ) balancing appliance and a method for using the same are provided, in which a first base portion accommodates incisor teeth, a second base portion is extended from a left side of the first base portion and accommodates left molar teeth, an...
11/18/2010
20100288289AIRWAY DEVICE
An airway device for insertion into the trachea or bronchi of a human or animal, comprising an elongate flexible tube (10) having a distal end, a proximal end and a lumen therethrough, the device further comprising a cuff (11) located at or near the distal...
11/18/2010
20100275930Two-color mouth guard and the method of making the same
A plastic athletic mouth guard with one wing section thereof having a first color and the other wing section thereof having a second color. The mouth guard is formed by a 2-shot injection molding process....
11/04/2010
20100269836COMPOSITE ORAL APPLIANCES AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURE
Oral appliances adapted to for spacing the occlusal surfaces of the teeth of a user are disclosed. The oral appliances have an integral retention band interconnecting a first bite pad and a second bite pad. The first bite pad can include a first spacer and the second bi...
10/28/2010
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