The present disclosure provides a computer implemented method for automatic detection of teeth clenching and/or teeth grinding in a dataset representing the level of biting force vs. time of a subject, the method comprising the steps of a) calculating a threshold level of biting force assigned to time t=t.sub.1 based on a background level determined from the dataset at a prior time t=t.sub.1T.sub.back, where T.sub.track is a first predefined period of time,b) checking the level of biting,and if the level of biting force at time,t, exceeds the threshold level assigned to time t for a second predefined period of time, T.sub.clench/grind, then assigning an event of teeth clenching to time t,c) if an event of teeth clenching has been assigned to time t, then either waiting a predefined period of time 10 T.sub.wait,or waiting until the level of biting is below the threshold for another predefined period of time T.sub.end, d) if no events of teeth clenching and/or teeth grinding have been assigned for a third predefined period of time T.sub.silence, then repeating steps a)-c),e)if events of teeth clenching and/or teeth grinding have been assigned for a third predefined period of time T.sub.silence, then repeating only steps b)-c).

The invention relates to an adaptation system (500), comprising a mouthpiece (10), configured to be positioned in a mouth of a person, and an external sensoring device (20). The external sensoring device (20) is configured to be positioned at the person, wherein the external sensoring device (20) comprises at least one sensor (22) configured to sense at least one measurable quantity when the mouthpiece (10) is positioned in the person's mouth and the external sensoring device (20) is positioned at the person. Further, the adaptation system (500) comprises an analysis device (30) configured to determine a compliance of the adaptation system and/or to determine an orientation of an upper jaw (100) and a lower jaw (200) to each other derived from the at least one sensed measurable quantity.

The present invention relates to an intra-oral bite device for use with an x-ray recording apparatus for recording the image of at least one oral area of a patient, located by the intra-oral bite device.

The wearable measurement device includes a mounting part for mounting the device to a human body, a variation detection part detecting a variation in distance from a predetermined portion of the human body, a posture detection part detecting a posture of the variation detection part in the case where the device is mounted to the human body through the mounting part, and a measurement part measuring the number of predetermined motions based on the variation detected by the variation detection part and the posture detected by the posture detection part. The variation detection part includes a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, makes the light emitting unit emit light and the light receiving unit detect reflection light reflected at a predetermined portion, detects a distance from the predetermined portion and outputs an electric signal (voltage or current) in accordance with the detected distance at a predetermined sampling cycle.

A wearable dental apparatus for capturing dental properties of a patient includes a support structure. The support structure is configured to be worn on the dentition of the patient. The wearable dental apparatus includes at least one sensor. The sensor is coupled to the support structure. The sensor is configured to capture a series of measurement of a dental property of the patient. The measurements are associated with one or more locations on the dentition of the patient. A dental map is generated based on at least some of the measurements and is displayed. The dentition of a patient is restored by selecting a restoration material based on the measurements.

The invention relates to an adaptation system (500), comprising a mouthpiece (10), configured to be positioned in a mouth of a person, and an external sensoring device (20). The external sensoring device (20) is configured to be positioned at the person, wherein the external sensoring device (20) comprises at least one sensor (22) configured to sense at least one measurable quantity when the mouthpiece (10) is positioned in the person's mouth and the external sensoring device (20) is positioned at the person. Further, the adaptation system (500) comprises an analysis device (30) configured to determine a compliance of the adaptation system and/or to determine an orientation of an upper jaw (100) and a lower jaw (200) to each other derived from the at least one sensed measurable quantity.

Intraoral neuromodulation for the treatment clinical conditions such as, e.g., dysphagia, migraines, or speech problems can be achieved with a neuromodulation system that includes an intraoral neural stimulator, e.g., integrated into a wearable device to be positioned in the oral cavity, that is controlled based on one or more measured signals associated with an intraoral organ or nerve related to the clinical condition.

A wearable dental apparatus for capturing dental properties of a patient includes a support structure. The support structure is configured to be worn on the dentition of the patient. The wearable dental apparatus includes at least one sensor. The sensor is coupled to the support structure. The sensor is configured to capture a series of measurement of a dental property of the patient. The measurements are associated with one or more locations on the dentition of the patient. A dental map is generated based on at least some of the measurements and is displayed. The dentition of a patient is restored by selecting a restoration material based on the measurements.

A system for generating occlusal loading is provided, including a loading appliance and a controller. The loading appliance includes three load transmission elements and three actuators. The load transmission elements are adapted to be positioned between upper and lower anterior teeth of the patient and between upper and lower posterior teeth on the left and right sides of the patient's mouth, respectively. The load transmission elements are separated from each other. The actuators are coupled to the load transmission elements, respectively. The controller is configured to control the three actuators to actuate the three load transmission elements individually and sequentially, with a rest period between successive actions of the three load transmission elements, to transmit vibration energy from the three actuators to the patient's periodontal tissues of the anterior teeth, the left posterior teeth, and the right posterior teeth.

An oral cavity sensor that includes a sensor portion having a flexible first resin layer and a pair of electrode portions on the flexible first resin layer and configured to measure pressure; and a flexible second resin layer covering the pair of electrode portions, wherein the flexible first resin layer is softer than the flexible second resin layer.