Abstract: A method of custom fitting a bite regulator includes providing a self-impression kit with one or more bite registration tools, a bite regulator with an impression material on surfaces of the bite regulator, and instructions. The instructions one to a) determine a natural bite position of a subject utilizing the bite registration tool; b) apply heat to the bite regulator to soften the impression material; c) position the bite regulator over the upper or lower teeth of the subject; d) insert the bite registration tool in the subject's mouth; and e) form an impression of a portion of the subject's teeth in the softened impression material while the bite registration tool assists the subject in maintaining the previously determined natural bite position.

Abstract: A method of custom fitting a mouth piece includes providing a self-impression kit with at least one dental impression bite registration tool, impression material, and instructions. The instructions direct the steps of: a) determining a natural or symmetrical bite position of a subject utilizing the bite registration tool; b) applying impression material to an intraoral portion of the bite registration tool; c) placing the bite registration tool and the impression material in the subject's mouth; d) forming an impression of the subject's teeth and gums in the impression material by the subject biting on the intraoral portion of the bite registration tool in the previously determined natural bite position; and e) delivering the bite registration tool and formed impression material to a manufacturer to have a bite regulator fabricated using the formed impression.

Abstract: A bite regulator has a front band with left and right ends and left and right molar sections extending rearward respectively from the left and right ends of the front band. The left and right molar sections each have an interocclusal region with a contoured top surface and a contoured bottom surface. The contoured top and bottom surfaces are each configured to match a specific contour of the wearer's top and bottom teeth, respectively, and are aligned relative to one another to correctly position the wearer's jaw.