CPC A61F 5/566 (2013.01) [A61M 16/0003 (2014.02); A61M 16/026 (2017.08); A61F 2005/563 (2013.01); A61M 2205/3324 (2013.01); A61M 2205/3375 (2013.01); A61M 2205/50 (2013.01); A61M 2205/8206 (2013.01); A61M 2205/8237 (2013.01); A61M 2210/0625 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A maxillary device comprising:
a first housing connectable to a tooth of a user or connectable or integral with a teeth covering, wherein the first housing encloses a first on-board circuit board and a first power source and comprises a tooth connecting portion having a palate housing portion and/or a buccal housing portion extending therefrom,
wherein whichever of the palate housing portion or the buccal housing portion is present encloses therein a stimulator having an electrode electrically connected to the on-board circuit board and the power source, and the palate housing is contoured to rest against the roof a user's mouth, position the stimulator in contact with the lateral pterygoid muscles, and is configured to cause protrusive movement of the mandible, and the buccal housing is shaped to fit between the user's teeth and cheek, position the stimulator in contact with the lateral pterygoid muscles, and is configured to cause protrusive movement of the mandible.
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