Patent attributes
An apparatus for mandibular relocation may include a first appliance. The first appliance may include a first plurality of a teeth receiving cavities, a first engagement structure that may include a first engagement surface, and, a second engagement structure that may include a second engagement surface. The apparatus may include a second appliance. The second appliance may include a second plurality of teeth receiving cavities, a third engagement structure that may include a third engagement surface to engage the first engagement surface, and a fourth engagement structure that may include a fourth engagement surface to engage the second engagement surface. The first and second engagement surfaces may be inclined with respect to the third and fourth engagement surfaces, respectively, to generate mandibular relocation forces and limit a lateral movement of the mandible.