Randall R. Buckner - Houston TX John D. Dees - Houston TX William L. Hintermister - Conroe TX
International Classification:
A61C 900
US Classification:
433 71
Abstract:
A diagnostic and therapeutic apparatus for use in the evaluation, detection, and treatment of humans that suffer from chronic grinding of the teeth known as "bruxing. " The apparatus includes a pressure sensor contained in a mouth piece and electronic for detecting activation of the sensor due to bruxing and for generating an human cognizable output in response to bruxing. The apparatus can also include electronics for storing and analyzing human bruxing activities.
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