Szwarc, Martin,Stubbs, Michael,Gerschman, Jack Allen
申请号:
AU2008253589
公开号:
AU2008253589B2
申请日:
2008.05.19
申请国别(地区):
AU
年份:
2014
代理人:
摘要:
A mandibular advancement device is proposed which comprises both an upper anda lower base plate, whereby engagement of the plates during closing of the jawscauses protrusion of the mandible and allows relative lateral movement betweenthe jaws. In one particular form the invention relates to a device for positioningupper and lower jaws, including a cam associated with one of the jaws and a followerassociated with the other jaw, the follower having an engagement surface whichtranslates across the cam to advance one of the jaws relative to the other as thejaws are closed.