Abstract: An appliance of relatively soft thermoplastic material is applied to the teeth of the mandible or maxilla and has contact points or fulcrums bisecting both premolars bilaterally up to the vertical midpoints of each premolar. By forming raised contact points or fulcrums, a pivoting location spaced from the tempromandibular joint is provided. When the individual clenches the teeth, the mandible pivots about the contact points or fulcrums of the appliance, relieving the pressure and stress on the joint, thereby relieving the symptoms and adverse effects of TMJS.

Abstract: Air filter device comprising at least one filter element provided with means in the form of a mouthpiece allowing the user to grip and retain the device.

Abstract: A dental device is provided in which an upper arch (12) and a lower arch (14) are inserted in a user's mouth. A deformable material (20) is included with upper arch (12) and lower arch (14) so as to allow a user to form his or her own teeth molding. A post (16) extends from the upper arch (12) and contacts the lower arch (14) so as to extend the user's lower jaw forward, thereby reducing snoring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises and methods of using same. In particular, the apparatus for enhancing isometric exercises includes a substantially rigid annular exercising assembly which is placed in a user's mouth and held in place by a user's lips. The substantially rigid annular exercising assembly has an exterior and an interior member which connect and thereby form a trough. The anterior, medial and posterior surfaces of the user's lips fit within the trough thereby providing the mechanism for holding the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly in the user's mouth. In this manner, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly is essentially freestanding and does not require the user to tense, grind, or strain the jaw or Templar-Mandibular Joint. When in place, the substantially rigid annular exercising assembly increases isometric resistance during exercise, weight training, or facial toning.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A mouthpiece has a simple structure, and is therefore easy to machine for adjustment, and is extremely inexpensive. The mouthpiece has an upper piece to be fitted to the upper jaw dentition, and a lower piece vertically opposed to the upper piece and to be fitted to the lower jaw dentition. Projections are provided on the opposed surface of one of the upper and lower pieces and project toward the other piece, and a supporting surface is provided on the other piece for supporting the projections when it comes in contact therewith. An upper dentition fitting groove for fitting the upper piece to the upper-jaw dentition is formed in the upper surface of the upper piece, and a lower dentition fitting groove for fitting the lower piece to the lower-jaw dentition is formed in the lower surface of the lower piece.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A one-piece oral device for treatment of obstructive sleep disorders such as snoring hypopnea and apnea comprising a mouthpiece portion that fits within the anterior part of the oral cavity of a person much like the mouthpieces used in snorkel and scuba devices when swimming. The anterior or forward part of the mouthpiece protrudes outwardly through the lips of the user and includes a tongue shaped cavity for receiving the tongue. Bite blocks extending interiorly of the mouthpiece maintain the teeth in spaced-apart relation preventing damage to the tongue. A small channel communicates with the tongue shaped cavity and is connected via a length of tubing to an outside source of low suction pressure for holding the tongue forward.

Abstract: A method of advertising with a mouthguard for providing a mouthguard for protecting the teeth of a wearer and for advertising. The method of advertising with a mouthguard includes providing a mouthguard having a bottom wall with a generally U-shaped configuration. An outer wall and an inner wall being coupled to and extending up from the bottom wall such that teeth of a user may be positioned between the outer and inner wall. Securing indicia on an outer surface of the outer wall of the mouthguard such that the indicia is visible when the mouthguard is in a user's mouth.

Abstract: A mouth guard is provided for protection from physical injury and for monitoring body temperature of the wearer. The mouth guard comprises an element comprising a color-changing component. The color-changing component changes color to indicate a preselected temperature state of the mouth guard. By visual inspection of the mouth guard, the wearer or a third party is provided with an objective indication that the person wearing the mouth guard is in danger of experiencing heat related illness. Methods of use and of manufacture of such mouth guards are also provided.

Abstract: A customizable dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of a person including of occlusal posterior pads optionally with a connective arch or a u-shaped style base with upstanding labial and/or buccal walls. The appliance is made of low-density polyethylene.

Abstract: The device is for suppressing snoring and apnoea during sleep. It is placed in the oro-pharynx and at the buccal cavity region during sleep. It comprises a flexible tube (1) arciform and transversally flattened, of adapted anatomical design, for being placed between the tongue (13) and the soft palate (15), down to at least the base of the tongue (14). A filter (2) is fixed to the external end of this tube. The filter can be removable. Thus, the air breathed in (10) moves freely from outside up to the larynx, without snoring or apnoea. A fixing system (24) is provided so that the tube is maintained well inside the mouth during sleep.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: A customizable dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of a person consisting of occlusal posterior pads optionally with a connective arch or a u-shaped style base with upstanding labial and/or buccal walls. The appliance is made of low-density polyethylene.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing mouthguard adapted to fit the upper teeth of the mouth of an athlete wherein the mouthguard is quadruple or quintuple composite material of distinct materials. The first internal layer is a non-softenable flexible framework which will permit the mouthguard to hold its shape during fitting as well as to absorb and dissipate significant impact conveyed to the upper teeth. A hard, durable reverse bite plate wedge is thicker rearwardly and lowers the condyle from the temporomandibular joint in a fulcrum action to place the lower jaw in an optimum condition preventing impingement upon the nerves and arteries as well as spacing the upper and lower teeth apart. Elastomeric traction pads are on the bottom of the mouthguard and are grippingly engaged by the posterior teeth of the lower jaw.

Abstract: Intrabuccal device includes two shells (2, 3) made of thermoformed plastic material, the first of which respectively covers the superior arch, and the second of which covers the inferior arch of the oral cavity. This device is provided with (rings and arms) (4a, 4b, 13a, 13b) that act on the said shells (2, 3) and can generate a mandibular propulsion force oriented in the direction of the mandibular propulsion and in the posteroanterior sense, so as to keep a shift of the mandible to the front of the maxilla, while allowing lateral movements.

Abstract: In order to easily and effectively press and stimulate an affected part to be pressed for treatment without depending on a specialist, an oral stimulator comprises a mounting portion (11) which is to be mounted on at least a part of the teeth and a pressing portion (12) which is integrally fixed to the mounting portion (11) so that it can press the affected part from inside the mouth in a state where the mounting portion (11) is mounted on the teeth.

Abstract: An anti-snoring device is disclosed featuring a curved cover plate which can be inserted between the lips and teeth of a person in order to cover the tooth spaces. A pair of projections extending from a concave surface of the plate are directed so as to engage behind the teeth of the upper and lower jaw. The device may be made of a plastisizable material so that the plate and its projections can be pressed intimately against the tooth surfaces by tongue or finger pressure so as to envelop both the teeth and regions of the gums adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A taste bud shield for preventing contact between food stuff and taste buds on a tongue including a form fitting protective sheath extending the apex to the root of the tongue completely covering the dorsal surface to at least the terminal sulcus, the ventral surface to at least the frenulum, and the side surfaces. The sheath has an inner and outer surface, the inner surface of the sheath directly overlaying the fungiform, foliate and circumvallate papillae, and at least one sheath fastener on either side and extending outwardly from the outer surface of the sheath adjacent the molars. A programmable mating fastener is affixed to at least one molar on either side of the sheath and adjacent the sheath fasteners for removably coupling with same for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: An anti-snoring device has maxillary and mandibular bite forms with outwardly extending pivots which are mounted to the bite forms by frameworks which are at least partially embedded in the bite forms. This retains the pivots securely in place even in the face of extensive bruxing. In constructing the device, a jig may be used for positioning the pivots. The method of manufacturing the device involves casting the frameworks, such that each framework has a pair of pivot mounts, mounting pivots to the pivot mounts, and at least partially embedding the frameworks in the bite forms.

Abstract: A portable case for storing an orthodontic retainer. The case includes a movable cover that provides access to the interior of the case. A switch mounted within the case actuates a timer circuit when the retainer is disposed within the case and the cover of the case is closed. After the retainer is placed within the container and the cover is closed, the timer begins counting. When a preset period of time has elapsed, the timer actuates an audible signal generator. Upon actuation, the audible signal generator generates a pulsed audible signal such as a beep. The audible signal is preferably generated periodically, with progressively shorter intervals between audible signal pulses. The audible pulses serve to remind the owner to replace the retainer in his or her mouth after eating. Further, in the event that the case is misplaced, the audible signal can be used to locate the retainer case.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of an athlete consists of an occlusal posterior pad made of quadruple composite material comprising four layers of distinct materials, further comprising a first layer of a durable, resilient material; a second layer of non-softenable, flexible material; a third layer of a hard, very durable material; and a fourth layer of a softenable material, engageable with the occlusal surfaces to space apart the upper and lower teeth, to absorb shock and clenching stress. An adjustable arch adapted to expand and contract to be molded to the palate is provided connecting the posterior pads together within the mouth and out of the way of the tongue to maintain the position of the occlusal posterior pads within the mouth during use and to prevent loss of the pads such as by swallowing. An expandable serpentine bridge may be embedded in the arch.

Abstract: An oral device for holding the tongue pressed against the roof of the mouth, thereby promoting suction closing the lips and encouraging breathing through the nose. The device has a U-shaped front wall extending along the exterior surface of the user's upper and lower teeth, and a tongue supporting platform projecting horizontally and rearwardly from the front wall. The tongue supporting platform is located substantially midway between the top and bottom surfaces of the front wall. In one embodiment, the tongue supporting platform is continuous along the interior surface of the front wall. In another embodiment, the tongue supporting platform is discontinuous, having a right side section and a left side section, and being absent at the center of the front wall. In still another embodiment, the oral device has a forwardly projecting handle.

Abstract: A device and method for pulling a tongue forward thereby preventing obstruction to the flow of air during sleep or an emergency.

Abstract: An oral orthesis for reduction of snoring and sleep apnea symptoms.

Abstract: A device (10) for improving a user's breathing includes an upper arch (12) that is adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth and a lower arch (14) that is adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth. A deformable material (16) couples the upper arch (12) to the lower arch (14) and includes an aliphatic polyester. The deformable material (16) is bonded to the upper arch (12) and bonded to the lower arch (14) to fix the forward position of the lower arch (14). The aliphatic polyester may include a polycaprolactone polymer. The deformable material (16) may be placed in a deformable state to allow the lower arch (14) to be adjusted to a new position.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for nasal delivery of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure to a user. The system includes a variable speed fan unit to pressurize the gases, and a humidification unit to provide a controllable level of humidity to the gases. The pressurized humidified gases are transported through a conduit to the user, and arc delivered through a nasal mask to the nasal passages. The oral cavity is sealed against “mouth leak” by insertion of a sealed mouthpiece. The mouthpiece includes an intra-oral sealing means and an extra-oral sealing means substantially sealing the oral cavity of said user. The extra-oral sealing means may be adjusted into one of two conditions, a first condition when said mouthpiece is inserted into said user's mouth being, substantially unengaged with said user's face, and a second condition when correctly positioned in said user's mouth being substantially engaged with said user's face and under compression thereupon.

Abstract: A dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of a person consisting of occlusal posterior pads optionally with a connective arch or a u-shaped style base with upstanding labial and/or buccal walls. An antimicrobial additive is incorporated into the resin concentrate prior to molding of the dental appliance which will permit controlled migration from the appliance internal regions to the surface of the appliance.

Abstract: An oral prophylactic device including a peripheral frame constructed of a thick and pliable latex material. The peripheral frame forms a central opening. The peripheral frame includes an upper segment, a lower segment, and opposed side segments in a generally square configuration. The lower segment has an arcuate central portion. The peripheral frame includes four corners each having a flex slot formed therein. A thin layer of latex is disposed loosely within the central opening of the peripheral frame.

Abstract: A mouthguard (10) is made from a sheet of copolyester, of about 5 mm in thickness, and has insiginia (11) observable on its front portion (13). The insignia is provided by an indentation (11) formed in the outside face (13) of the front of the mouthguard (10). The indentation (11) is formed by applying a stencil in a predetermined shape to the desired place on the mouthguard (10) when the mouthguard (10) is pliant. The indentation (11) is at least partially filled with a material of contrasting color (12).

Abstract: A dentifrice form consisting of a dry compound of sodium bicarbonate as an oral bactricidal agent and oral antacid, psyllium husk fiber as a delivery system being an absorbent expansive binder and a flavoring agent. The dentifrice form is then placed in a porous dental mouth tray which is lined with a permeable matrix moistened with potable water. The dentifrice form in the tray is then moistened with potable water and the tray with the moistened dentifrice form is inserted into the oral cavity and placed against the upper or lower dental arch so as to cause the dentifrice form to be in contact with the teeth and gums of the respective arch for a period of seven minutes. The process is then repeated for the remaining dental arch.

Abstract: The invention consists of a lip protector made in one piece, which has been manufactured from a relatively flexible thermoplastic material and configured as an arched body showing a protective outer surface which includes a portion of peripheral wall at the front and has a channel running under it for its full length.

Abstract: A mouth guard for medical use is made of nonrigid plastic material and comprises a U-shaped portion forming a through opening to receive an instrument therein. The opening is shaped as a keyhole having a wider portion and a narrower portion that is open at one side of the mouth guard. Radially protruding flanges are provided at the ends of the annular portion. The instrument can be introduced laterally into the wider portion of the keyhole through the narrower portion under resilient yielding of the U-shaped portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for delivery of medicaments to oral tissues is provided. The apparatus operates on the principle of a vacuum pump such that medicaments are essentially sucked into spaces within the dental tissue upon reversal of pressure from negative to positive pressure. The apparatus comprises a resilient plastic material forming a frontal buccal shield, and dental trays for upper and lower dental arches. The device is operated by moving the jaw in a chewing motion after placing medicaments in the upper and lower trays.

Abstract: A device (10) for improving the breathing of a user includes an upper arch (12) adapted to receive at least some of the user's upper teeth, a lower arch (14) adapted to receive at least some of the user's lower teeth, and an engager (104) that engages the lower arch (14). An adjustor (100) adjusts the engager (104) forwardly relative to the upper arch (12). A slotted plate (114) couples the adjustor (100) to the upper arch (12) and adjustably positions the lower arch (14) vertically relative to the upper arch (12).

Abstract: An interocclusal dental appliance has a liner and an outer shell of a material harder than the liner. The shell extends around the liner through the occlusal surface, the buccal and lingual surfaces, and around an undercut edge of the liner mechanically to secure the harder shell and the liner, but to permit the teeth of the user to engage the liner. The method of producing the appliance includes making a mold of the teeth of a patient forming a liner with cavities complementary to the teeth and occlusal surface, and forming, over the occlusal surface of the liner, over the buccal and lingual surfaces of the liner and around a parimetric edge of the liner a shell of material harder than the liner.

Abstract: The invention has for its object to provide a dental protector against bruxism adapted to protect the teeth from clenching, insure stability during wear, and applicable to many persons. The dental protector comprises a protective part (2) configured generally in the form of the letter U in conformity with the dental arc and adapted to cover the occlusal faces of the teeth and an engaging part (3) contiguous to the inner circumference of the protective part and adapted to cover the posterior surfaces of the teeth, the lower stratum (2y) of the protective part, which is to contact with the teeth, and the engaging part being formed from a thermoplastic resin having a softening temperature lower than the boiling temperature of water and the upper stratum (2x) of the protective part which is flat being formed from a material which does not soften at the above softening temperature.

Abstract: An oral device for holding the tongue pressed against the roof of the mouth, thereby promoting suction closing the lips and encouraging breathing through the nose. The device has a U-shaped channel for engaging the upper teeth of the user, the channel comprising a vertical wall. A platform protects horizontally and inwardly from the U-shaped channel. This platform is located at the level of the bottom surfaces of the upper teeth, and supports the tongue. The platform bears concave indentations molded to conform to individual teeth of the user. The platform has a nominally flat bottom surface, at least one drainage hole enabling saliva to pass to the bottom of the mouth, and a slot opening to the rear of the device.

Abstract: A kissing shield comprised of a thin, flexible membrane and a frame or holder. The membrane is closed on three sides, a fourth side remaining open so that the membrane can be stretched over the frame or holder. The frame or holder consists of a supporting member and an elongated handle. The supporting member adapts over the bottom part of the user's face and has sufficient dimension to cover the lips and most of the cheeks and extends from under the nose to the bottom of the chin. The elongated handle extends laterally from the supporting member and is sized to be held in the hand of the user such that the hand is spaced apart from the supporting member and membrane. In use, the membrane is placed over the frame or holder. Using the handle portion of the frame or holder, the user places the kissing shield under his nose, so that it covers his lips, cheeks and chin.

Abstract: A buccal protector made of a single, solid piece of polyurethane resin extracted from castor oil and having a basic dental arcade shape. The buccal protector may be molded from the polyurethane resin. The polyurethane resin preferably has an average polymer which comprehends A219 (type 2¼). The buccal protector includes an orifice for intubation.

Abstract: A snore prevention device is provided for preventing snoring by a user. The snore prevention device includes a generally oval plate positioned in the mouth of the user between the teeth and the lips. The oval plate includes an aperture centered therein to accommodate air flow into and out of the mouth. A tab member extends from a first side of the oval plate and through the lips to position the air passage in the flow of air into and out of the mouth when the lips are separated. The snore prevention device reduces the flow of air into the mouth and hence, reduces the vibration of the uvula, which, in turn, reduces the snoring sound.

Abstract: A post-mortem adjustable mandibular/maxillary lock. The apparatus permits easily position on a cadaver, even ones that have jaw problems such as dentures, diseased bones, brittle bones, trauma as well as deceased having normal teeth and bones. The apparatus locks the jaws bones in a correct anatomical position during the embalming process and provides a natural mouth closure appearance of the remains for viewing by the bereaved during the funeral ceremony.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of an athlete having an occlusal posterior pad made of quadruple composite material comprising four layers of distinct materials, further having a first layer of a durable, resilient material; a second layer of non-softenable, flexible material; a third layer of a hard, very durable material; and a fourth layer of a softenable material, engageable with the occlusal surfaces to space apart the upper and lower teeth, to absorb shock and clenching stress. An adjustable arch adapted to expand and contract to be molded to the palate is provided connecting the posterior pads together within the mouth and out of the way of the tongue to maintain the position of the occlusal posterior pads within the mouth during use and to prevent loss of the pads such as by swallowing. An expandable serpentine bridge may be embedded in the arch.

Abstract: A bite block for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy having a tubular body with a proximal end and a distal end and defining a channel open at the proximal and distal ends, a shield connected to the tubular body at the proximal end, and a tongue depressor connected to the tubular body at the distal end. The tongue depressor comprises a plate connected to a bottom side of the distal end of the tubular body and is curved downwardly. The bite block has a chamber open to the channel in the bite block. A viscous bio-compatible lubricant in said chamber can contact and coat the end of an endoscope or other instrument when the instrument is inserted through the bite block. A removable tab can be pulled away from an opening into the chamber to expose the lubricant after the bite block has been placed in a patient's mouth. A lumen extends from the proximal end to the distal end of the tubular body, through the wall of the tubular body.

Abstract: A two piece pliable, edible, flavored mouthpiece to be worn by one consenting adult performing oral sexual activities such as cunnilingus and fellatio, and the like, on another consenting adult. The mouthpiece can be formed from pliable flavored edible materials such as but not limited to starch jellied candies, gelatin candy(i.e. Gummy Bears TM), starch gelatin, licorice, chewing gum, and the like. The mouth piece includes a top U-shaped single piece set for fitting about the front top and partial top side teeth of the wearer, and a bottom U-shaped single piece set for fitting about the front bottom and partial bottom side teeth of the wearer. The wearer clenching down customizes the fit of the mouthpiece therein and changes the sharp hard edges of the teeth to be soft and rounded. Each piece uses more material adjacent to between the front teeth, tapering to less material toward the back of the side teeth.

Abstract: A performance enhancing and force absorbing dental appliance adapted to lie within the mouth of an athlete consists of an occlusal posterior pad made of quadruple composite material comprising four layers of distinct materials, further comprising a first layer of a durable, resilient material; a second layer of non-softenable, flexible material; a third layer of a hard, very durable material; and a fourth layer of a softenable material, engageable with the occlusal surfaces to space apart the upper and lower teeth, to absorb shock and clenching stress. An adjustable arch adapted to expand and contract to be molded to the palate is provided connecting the posterior pads together within the mouth and out of the way of the tongue to maintain the position of the occlusal posterior pads within the mouth during use and to prevent loss of the pads such as by swallowing. An expandable serpentine bridge may be embedded in the arch.

Abstract: A gum growth pad (10) comprising has a nonporous first layer (12). An and an absorbent second layer (14) is placed upon the nonporous first layer (12). A gum tissue growth medication (16) in a liquid form is may be impregnated within the absorbent second layer (14) and then dried. A semi-permeable third layer (18) covers the absorbent second layer (14) with the dried gum tissue growth medication (16). A facility (20) is for sealing the nonporous first layer (12) to the semi-permeable third layer (18) about a periphery thereof.