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Adequate and high-quality sleep is essential for mental and physical health. However, the sleep of around 2 billion people worldwide is negatively affected by snoring and over 900 million suffer from sleep apnea. The health and broader societal impact of these conditions are massive. Myofunctional therapy, which strengthens the muscles around the t...
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... TOFI trainer device consists of a bespoke splint fitting the hard palate and teeth of the upper jaw connected via bridge to a capsule which houses the electronics in front of the lips (Fig. 1). Four force sensors are positioned on the hard palate and one sensor outside the mouth on the bridge. Activating the sensors requires the user to coordinate the movement of the tongue to find the sensors, and then apply isometric force. Tactile bumps provide basic tactile affordances. This external sensor provides a more challenging ...