INTRAORAL FUNCTIONAL DEVICE FOR RELIEVING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA SYNDROM, SNORING AND/OR OTHER AIRWAY DISORDERS

摘要

The present invention relates to an intraoral device comprising upper cooperating means adapted to cooperate with the upper jaw and lower cooperating means adapted to cooperate with the lower jaw, characterized in that said device comprises stimulating means for stimulation of the tongue muscles, preferably the genioglossus, involving reflex exploration of said stimulating means by the tongue. The device of the invention may be used for relieving obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, snoring and/or other airway disorders. The invention also related to a method of manufacturing the device of the invention.