Patent ID: 6769910
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
An intra-oral dental appliance to be inserted into the oral cavity of a human being for treatment of sleep apnea, snoring, bruxism, and temporo-mandibular joint disorder, said dental appliance comprising: a molded member, said molded member comprising a bi-lateral under surface, conforming to the clinical occlusal plane of a human being, further conforming to the maxillary dentition and a second molded member, said second molded member further comprising a bi-lateral upper surface, conforming to the clinical occlusal plane of a human being, further conforming to the mandibular dentition; with a first attachment means securable to said bi-lateral under surface; with a second attachment means securable to said bi-lateral upper surface; at least one attachment element whereby said attachment element comprises means whereby said attachment element may be connected or attached to said first attachment means and may be further connected or attached to said second attachment means.