Patent ID: 11903868
Assignee: nan
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 6:
7. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of providing the appliance includes configuring and positioning the upper and lower transition portions of the upper and lower assemblies, respectively, for one or more of the following:
a. relaxing the musculature;
b. control of retrusive forces;
c. limiting retrusive forces and thereby limiting the force applied to the temporomandibular condyle and joint;
d. enabling forward movement or advancement of the mandibular relative to the maxilla by the user during use;
e. controlling condylar movement as it relates to Posselt's movements;
f. engaging lateral guidance in the cuspid and first bicuspid to reduce muscular contraction during movement;
g. engaging anterior guidance to reduce muscular contraction during movement; and
h. lengthening over closed musculature relative to vertical dimension.