Ronald B. Kandarian - Kalispell MT Susan M. Cohenour - Kalispell MT
International Classification:
A61B 1704
US Classification:
606157
Abstract:
A depilatory aid for use on female external genitalia provides a pair of similar clamping arms pivotally interconnected at first edges, biased to a clamping position, and having opposed lever arms extend from the first edges for opening. The clamping arms are convexly shaped to define an internal space and have second edges for engagement about the genitalia for protection during depilatory process. Portions of space between the peripheries of the clamping arms are covered.
The present invention extends to a dental appliance having a set of rigid flanges conforming to a patient's mandibular bone structure and a stabilizer for securing and resisting movement of the dental appliance once set. The stabilizer reduces movement of a lower denture. The stabilizer extends perpendicularly from a flange of the lower denture and reduces denture movement during chewing. The stabilizer has one surface making contact with the bottom of the tongue and another surface making contact with the Genioglossus muscle when a user is chewing. The stabilizer does not require a dental implant for maintaining lower denture stability.