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Elevate Dental, Connor Merrick, Everett Johnson, Jonah Holbrook
Elevate Dental, Connor Merrick, Everett Johnson, Jonah Holbrook
Mechanical Engineering
During a dental procedure, patients are often required to have a bite block placed in their mouths to keep them open for the duration of their procedure. These can be very uncomfortable for patients due to lack of properly-fitting sizes. This project presents an alternative fully adjustable bite block that is affordable, comfortable, and easy to use for dental personnel.The bite block is a two piece side loading design that uses interlocking teeth to supply a range of five sizes.