Diagnostic mouthpieces
Diagnostic mouthpieces and separate pads for same allow dental devices of various types to have a dual purpose. The diagnostic mouthpieces allow frequent use and early intervention.
1. A diagnostic pad for oral use, said diagnostic pad comprising:
i) an absorbent material in a U-shape for contacting occlusal surfaces of dentition;
ii) said absorbent material comprising at least two diagnostic indicators comprising antibodies for testing at least two salivary markers or biomarkers;
iii) a transparent flexible waterproof coating on three sides of said absorbent material, leaving one edge open for saliva ingress; and
iv) an adhesive backing on an outer surface of said coating, said adhesive backing covered with a removable protective layer.
2. A diagnostic pad for oral use, said diagnostic pad comprising:
i) an absorbent material in a U-shape for contacting occlusal surfaces of dentition;
ii) said absorbent material comprising at least two diagnostic indicators comprising antibodies for testing at least two salivary markers or biomarkers;
iii) a transparent flexible waterproof coating on three sides, leaving one edge open for saliva ingress,
iv) at least one lateral flow immunological test on said diagnostic pad; and
v) an adhesive backing on an outer bottom surface of said waterproof coating, said adhesive backing covered with a removable protective layer.
3. A diagnostic pad for oral use, said diagnostic pad comprising:
a) an absorbent material in a rectangular strip having two ends;
b) said absorbent material comprising at least two diagnostic indicators comprising antibodies for testing at least two salivary markers or biomarkers;
c) said absorbent material comprising a transparent flexible waterproof coating, leaving at least one open surface for saliva ingress;
d) said waterproof coating having an adhesive backing on an outer surface, said adhesive backing covered with a removable protective layer; and
e) having two open edges at each of said two ends, and having a lateral flow immunological test at each of said two ends.