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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 21, 2019
Filed:
Mar. 04, 2010
Troels Bierman Mortensen, Gentofte, DK;
Claus Steen, Silkeborg, DK;
Erling Rasmussen, Billund, DK;
Morten Haugland, Svenstrup J, DK;
Troels Bierman Mortensen, Gentofte, DK;
Claus Steen, Silkeborg, DK;
Erling Rasmussen, Billund, DK;
Morten Haugland, Svenstrup J, DK;
Sunstar Suisse SA, Etoy, CH;
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method and an apparatus for preventing, diagnosing, monitoring, and/or treating bruxism as well as related diseases of an individual. In a first aspect the invention relates to an apparatus for preventing bruxism of an individual, comprising: means for applying a plurality of stimulation signals for providing relaxation of at least one of the masticatory and/or facial muscles of said individual, means for applying said stimulations signals with a predefined setting, and means for applying said stimulations signals independent of activity of said muscle(s). The invention may be suitable for both nocturnal and awake bruxism.