TMJ disorder/snoring device.Myofunctional Research Co. will launch the newly designed TMJ-MBV (Mouth Breather Version) Appliance[TM] at AAO-H NSF NSF - National Science Foundation . This appliance features four large breathing holes and a thicker (6 ram) base with air springs for increased bite opening and gentle temperomandibular joint (TMJ TMJ abbr. temporomandibular joint syndrome Temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) Pain and other symptoms affecting the head, jaw, and face that are caused when the jaw joints and muscles controlling them don't work ) decompression. The sides are higher than those of the regular TMJ-Appliance[TM] for improved retention during sleep. When in place, the TMJ-MBV Appliance advances the mandible mandible /man·di·ble/ (man´di-b'l) the horseshoe-shaped bone forming the lower jaw, articulating with the skull at the temporomandibular joint.mandib´ular man·di·ble n. . This feature, plus the increase in vertical bite, assists in providing more airway space--a feature that is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of snoring snoring, rough, vibratory sounds made in breathing during sleep or coma. The noisy breathing is the result of an open mouth and a relaxation of the palate; it is frequently induced by lying on one's back. . Most snoring devices hold the mandible in a fixed position, which can be detrimental to the TMJ. The TMJ-MBV allows for free movement of the mandible, so it is better suited for patients with an existing TMJ disorder. Circle 123 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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