JP6265298B1 - Oral appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an intraoral wearing device that can more effectively prevent and improve a constriction line and can be used at any time for a long time. In an intraoral mounting device to be mounted in a human oral cavity, it can be detachably mounted between a maxillary dentition and an upper lip in the oral cavity, and is shaped so as to match the shape of the portion to be mounted. And a plurality of protrusions (1a-1 to 1a-4, 1b- formed integrally with the pressing unit body 1 and projecting upward from the surface to the outside of the pressing unit body 1. 1-1b-4), and is attached to the oral cavity so that the tips of at least some of the protrusions (1a-1 to 1a-4, 1b-1 to 1b-4) extend the conical line from the inside. Is done. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to an intraoral wearing device, and more particularly, to an intraoral wearing device that prevents or improves a constriction line by training muscles around the face.

  One of the major reasons for the formation of a fringe line is said to be a decline in the muscles of the cheeks. Sagging sagging lines may cause the lymph flow of the face to stagnate or swell, resulting in swelling of the facial muscles, which are more than 30 types of muscles that move the eyes, mouth, and nose of the face. , Has been the cause.

  In order to improve the flow of lymph, it is recommended to stimulate by pressing with the index finger just below the lower lip, the corner of the mouth, the nose, the side of the nose, and the front of the ear along the cheekbone Yes. It is effective to stimulate and train the facial muscles to prevent the facial muscles from deteriorating, and this will improve the blood circulation and prevent or eliminate the spinal lines. It has been.

  In addition, by using a device that trains the facial muscles, massage the spine line from the inside (inner mouth) to relieve muscle tension and improve blood circulation. As such an instrument, a protrusion is provided on the front side of the maxillary mouthpiece, the mouthpiece is placed in the mouth, the lip is moved up and down, left and right, and the conical line is extended from the inside. Patent Document 1 describes that a biting member is provided on the lower surface side, and the operation of biting and loosening the biting member with a jaw is repeated.

Utility Model Registration No. 3193538

  The thing of the said patent document 1 needs to repeat the operation | movement which bites and loosens a biting member with a jaw, in order to train the muscle around a lip and the muscle of a face, and the timing to use is limited. Further, since the protrusion is provided on the front side surface of the upper mouthpiece and is uneven along the circular arc, it only massages the masticatory muscle group related to the mandibular movement (mainly masticatory movement). Therefore, it is not sufficient to pull out the mouth angle that is largely involved as a cause of the constriction line and to train the buccal muscles that attract the cheek in the direction of the teeth. Furthermore, it is difficult to maintain saliva secretion that has a self-cleaning action and antibacterial action that cleans the mouth, as well as improvement of the frying line, without considering long-term use.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and to obtain an intraoral wearing device that can more effectively prevent and improve the constriction line and can be used at any time for a long time. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an intraoral wearing device that is worn in a human oral cavity, and the intraoral wearing device can be detachably mounted between an upper dentition and an upper lip in the oral cavity. And a plurality of protrusions formed on the pressing portion main body and projecting upward from the surface to the outside of the pressing portion main body. The tip of at least a part of the protrusions is formed so as to extend the conical line from the inside (in the oral cavity), and is mounted in the oral cavity.

  In addition, in the above, it is preferable that the tips of the plurality of protrusions are formed and attached so as to press at least the mucous membrane inside the mouth corner position (inner oral cavity).

  Furthermore, it is desirable that the protrusion has a rod shape and is formed to stand from the pressing portion main body.

  Furthermore, it is desirable to have a mouthpiece that can be fitted to the maxillary dentition.

  Furthermore, in the above, it is desirable that the pressing portion main body be detachable from the mouthpiece.

  Furthermore, in the above, it is desirable to have a gingival protrusion whose protruding height is smaller than that of the protrusion.

  Furthermore, in the above, it is desirable that the gingival projection is formed on the mouthpiece.

  Furthermore, in the above, it is desirable that the gingival protrusion is rod-shaped and formed from a forested mouthpiece.

  According to the intraoral mounting device of the present invention, the pressing portion main body having a plurality of protrusions protruding outward from the surface is attached between the upper dentition and the upper lip, and the tip of the protrusion has a tangled line. Since it extends from the inside of the oral cavity, a sufficient wrinkle-stretching effect can be given to the conical line. In addition, it works to pull out the mouth angle that is largely involved as a cause of the constriction line and trains facial muscles such as the cheek muscle that attracts the cheek in the direction of the teeth, providing blood circulation promotion effect to prevent and improve the constriction line can do.

The perspective view which shows the intraoral mounting tool concerning embodiment of this invention The side view which shows the press part main body in one embodiment The top view which shows the press part main body in one embodiment The perspective view which shows the press part main body and mouthpiece in one Embodiment The top view which united the press part main part and mouthpiece in one embodiment Side view in FIG. Front view in FIG. Explanatory drawing showing examples of facial muscles

  FIG. 8 shows an example of facial muscles. Facial muscles are elements that create facial expressions such as emotions, and are characterized by attaching to the skin and making subtle movements. And, when this muscle is stiff, it causes facial wrinkles and sagging. Among them, the muscles that greatly affect the appearance are the frontal muscles, ocular muscles, cheek muscles, large zygomatic muscles, masseter muscles, small zygomatic muscles, laughing muscles, muzzle muscles, subangular muscles, and cervical muscles. It is said that when the corner of the mouth is lowered, the mouth is sagging and the constriction line becomes more conspicuous. Raising the corner of the mouth is said to prevent and improve sagging and the constriction line.

  The buccal muscles have the function of pulling the mouth corner outward and the role of pulling the cheek in the direction of the teeth. Decaying the mouth lowers the corner of the cheek, leading to sagging of the cheeks and frying lines. The great zygomatic muscle is a muscle connected to the corners of the mouth and lips from the periphery of the temple, and has a role of pulling the corners of the mouth upward and outward.

  The small zygomatic muscle functions to raise the upper lip rearward and upward in the mouth muscle around the lip among the superficial muscles of the human head. The muzzle muscle is a muscle that closes the mouth in the mouth muscle and causes the periphery of the mouth to be pulled forward, and the lower-mouth-angle control muscle is a muscle that pulls the upper lip and the mouth corner downward. The vastus cervical muscle is a large muscle that extends from the mandible to the shoulders and chest, and is connected to the subantrum muscle.

  To thin the constriction line, massage the constriction line to extend from the inside (simply referred to as the inside of the oral cavity), and strengthen the facial muscles to give tension to the inside of the face, lymph and blood. It is useful to improve the flow. Therefore, the facial muscles were trained by using an intraoral wearing device that can be used for a long time. Preferred embodiments of an intraoral wearing device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  1 is a perspective view of an intraoral wearing device, FIG. 2 is a side view, and FIG. 3 is a top view. 1 is a pressing unit body as an intraoral wearing tool molded from a thick resin, and is detachably attached to the outside of the upper dentition and between the dentition and the upper lip in the oral cavity, which is the space in the human mouth. It is possible.

  And the shape of the press part main body 1 is arranged so that it may match the shape of the location with which it is mounted | worn so that there may be no uncomfortable feeling. For example, the pressing portion main body 1 is formed so that the longitudinal direction is curved as shown in FIG. 3, and the end portion in the thickness direction is not shown so as not to damage the oral cavity. Where appropriate, the edges are rounded.

  Further, protruding portions 1A (protrusions: 1a-1 to 1a-4) and 1B (protrusions: 1b-1 to 1b-4) are formed on the outer side of the pressing portion main body 1, respectively. While the pressing portion main body 1 is mounted as an intraoral mounting tool, the protrusions 1A and 1B have their tips directed upward by 30 to 50 ° from the maxillary dentition. Then, at least a part of the protrusions 1A and 1B is attached to the oral cavity so that the conical line extends from the inside.

  In particular, if the intermediate position between the protrusions 1a-1 and 1a-2 and 1b-1 and 1b-2 is substantially the mouth corner position, it is desirable for extending the conical line from the inside. That is, since the fringe line is generated starting from the mouth corner position, it is preferable that the protrusions 1A and 1B press at least a plurality of mucous membranes inside the mouth corner position.

  A plurality of protrusions (1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4) protruding as the protrusions 1A and 1B, and further, the pressing portion main body 1 is curved as shown in FIG. In addition, the cheek muscles that cause the constriction line due to the tips of the protrusions 1A and 1B pointing upward, and the greater zygomatic muscle, the small zygomatic muscle, the muzzle muscle, and the lower corner of the mouth associated with raising the mouth angle It stimulates to massage the muscular muscles and broad neck muscles.

  Further, 1C is a fine protrusion (protrusion: 1c-) whose protrusion amount is smaller than that of protrusions 1A-1 and 1B (1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4). 1-1c-8). And since the microprotrusions (1c-1 to 1c-8) are pressed toward the gums, they become resistance to the gums and the pressing part main body 1 is difficult to come off the dentition.

  In addition, the salivary glands are massaged by stimulating the gums. Furthermore, the shape of the fine protrusion 1C (fine protrusions: 1c-1 to 1c-8) is a shape that does not damage the gums, and for example, it is desirable that at least the tip is semicircular.

  Protrusions 1A and 1B (protrusions: 1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4) are rod-shaped and are formed by standing from the pressing part main body 1. And the front-end | tip part presses the mucous membrane of an oral cavity inner surface and gives irritation | stimulation, but it is round so that an oral cavity inner surface may not be damaged.

  The protrusions 1A and 1B (protrusions 1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4) are 2 to 3 mm in thickness and 3 to 8 mm in length from the root, and the root is compared to the tip. It is getting thicker. Moreover, since it is rod-shaped or columnar, the inner surface of the oral cavity can be moderately massaged by having flexibility or elasticity so as to be bent. Furthermore, if the mouth is moved while the pressing part main body 1 is mounted, the inside of the enamel line is more effectively massaged.

  The pressing portion main body 1 does not need to be closely fitted to the dentition. However, in the case of fitting, the pressing portion main body 1 is formed of, for example, a thick thermoplastic resin, and the dentition shape is transferred only to the inner surface (the outer surface is flat). good. Alternatively, it may be formed of a thin thermoplastic resin, and the dentition shape may be transferred to the whole (the inner surface and the outer surface have the same shape). In this case, it is desirable to form the thermoplastic resin that softens at a temperature exceeding the human body temperature.

  Softening at a temperature exceeding the human body temperature means that the thermoplastic resin forming the oral appliance is heated to a temperature exceeding the human body temperature and pressed against the upper or lower dentition. It means softening to the extent that the shape is transferred. Since the softening temperature is generally preferably heated water, the practical temperature is preferably 100 ° C. or lower, which is the boiling point of water.

  Further, the thermoplastic resin used may be any resin as long as it is a resin material that ensures safety in terms of hygiene and has no influence on the teeth and gums.

  For example, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA), polyolefin (polyethylene, polypropylene, polybutadiene), polyvinyl acetate (PVA), polyurethane elastomer and the like are included. Among these resins, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) having a softening temperature exceeding 50 ° C. exceeding the human body temperature and an upper limit satisfying a boiling point temperature of water of 100 ° C. or less is particularly preferable.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing that the mouthpiece 2 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a top view thereof, FIG. 6 is a side view thereof, and FIG. 7 is a front view thereof. The mouthpiece 2 is opened forward so that the number of holes 2D fitted to the protrusions 1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4 is the same. And it combines by inserting the press part main body 1 shown in FIGS. 1-3 into the mouthpiece 2 in the arrow direction of FIG.

  The mouthpiece 2 integrally forms gingival protrusions 2A, 2B and a hole 2D. Then, the mouthpiece 2 is fitted to the maxillary dentition and pressed against the inner surface of the oral cavity near the salivary gland near the back teeth by the gingival protrusions 2A and 2B, thereby stimulating the salivary gland and promoting the secretion of saliva. The entire size and shape of the mouthpiece 2 into which the pressing portion main body 1 is inserted are arranged in a shape that does not make the user feel uncomfortable. The gingival protrusions 2A and 2B press the cheek mucosa of the back teeth portion, and the pressing portion main body 1 is combined near the front teeth.

  And, since the tips of the protrusions 1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4 are directed upward, the buccal muscles that cause the constriction line by declining, and the like, are related to raising the corner of the mouth. It can stimulate the large zygomatic, small zygomatic, muzzle, subangular, and cervical muscles. In particular, massaging is performed so that the constriction line extends from the inside by the intermediate positions of the protrusions 1a-1 and 1a-2 and 1b-1 and 1b-2 being substantially the mouth corner positions.

  The protruding heights of the gingival protrusions 2A and 2B are smaller than the protruding parts 1A and 1B. Thereby, each pressing force to stimulate is adjusted according to the movement in the oral cavity, and an appropriate massage force is obtained. If the mouth is moved while the pressing part main body 1 is mounted, not only the inner side of the spine line but also the salivary glands are massaged.

  The gingival protrusions 2A and 2B stimulate not only the salivary glands, but also the muzzle muscles, the sub-angular control muscles, and the cervical muscles that are related to raising the corner of the mouth. It improves the flow of lymph and blood flow, and is effective in preventing and improving the fistula.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the fitting portion 2C of the mouthpiece 2 is bent in a U-shape, and is fitted so that the upper opening straddles the upper dentition. In this state, the tooth row shape may be transferred by meshing with the lower jaw tooth row. As in FIG. 1, the intermediate positions of the protrusions 1a-1 and 1a-2 and the protrusions 1a-1 and 1b-2 in the protrusions 1A and 1B are substantially the mouth corner positions.

  The fringe line is generated from the mouth corner position toward the nose, the protrusions 1A and 1B (protrusions: 1a-1 to 1a-4 and 1b-1 to 1b-4) are rod-shaped or columnar, and the mouthpiece 2 is By being fixed to the maxillary dentition, the protrusions 1a-1 and 1a-2 and 1b-1 and 1b-2 in the protrusions 1A and 1B in particular bend and work to extend the conical line from the inside. .

  The tips of the protrusions 1a-1 and 1a-2 and 1b-1 and 1b-2 in the protrusions 1A and 1B directed toward the inside of the conical line particularly work to extend the conical line from the inside (inner oral cavity). Then, other facial protrusions 1a-3 and 1a-4 and 1b-3 and 1b-4 are included, and facial expression muscles related to raising the mouth corner are pressed. The gingival protrusions 2A and 2B mainly press the cheek mucosa of the back teeth portion to stimulate the salivary glands and promote the secretion of saliva.

  As a result, not only the improvement of the constriction line, but also the maintenance of saliva secretion with self-cleaning action and antibacterial action to clean the inside of the mouth, the pressing part body 1 is firmly fixed by the mouthpiece 2, Therefore, it can be used for a long time. This makes it suitable for use not only for stimulating and training facial muscles, but also as a beauty effect by stretching the spine. In addition, it improves blood circulation and prevents or eliminates the fringe line in a normal conversation level without moving the mouth particularly strongly.

  Furthermore, according to the back tooth fitting type mouthpiece 2, it is possible to talk without difficulty even if it is worn, and it is difficult to understand that it is worn from the outside even if the mouth is opened. Moreover, you may coat | cover the metal which generates a galvanic current with saliva on the outer surface of gingival process 2A, 2B so that secretion of saliva may be accelerated | stimulated.

  A galvanic current (also referred to as a galvanic current) is usually generated when different kinds of metals touch each other. However, since the electrical conductivity of saliva increases in the oral cavity, one type of metal (eg, amalgam, gold, silver, palladium, copper alloy, nickel chromium alloy, cobalt alloy, aluminum, etc.) is ionized in saliva. Thus, a potential difference is generated in the oral cavity, and a galvanic current that is a weak current is generated. When this galvanic current is generated, a tingling stimulus is felt. Thereby, the force which stimulates the oral cavity inner surface part becomes strong, and secretion of saliva can be further promoted.

  The user softens the mouthpiece 2 by immersing it in heated water stored in a heating container. In the case of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) as a material, a temperature with good transfer accuracy with respect to the dentition is appropriately selected within a heating temperature range of 50 to 100 ° C.

  Next, the user presses the fitting portion 2C of the softened mouthpiece 2 upward from below the upper dentition and meshes with the lower dentition in this state. Thereby, the back tooth shape is transferred to the mouthpiece 2. In this state, wait for sufficient cooling, and remove from the maxillary dentition when cooled to body temperature. Thereby, the shape of the dentition is transferred to the inner surface.

  After the transfer, if there is an uncomfortable spot in the oral cavity, for example, it is scraped off with a knife or the like to adjust the shape. Then, if necessary, put it in hot water above the softening point again, soften it, fit it into the maxillary dentition again while it is soft, finely adjust it in the oral cavity, and make it into the oral cavity shape of the user A matching mouthpiece 2 is formed.

  If the mouthpiece 2 is used, it is possible to squeeze comfortably even with the pressing portion main body 1 mounted on the dentition, and it is difficult to understand that the mouthpiece 2 is mounted from the outside even if the mouth is opened. And since the secretion of saliva is also promoted, it can be used in public, especially during conversations with other people who are worried about bad breath, and can be used at any time without being limited in use timing.

  In the above-described embodiment, the user softens the mouthpiece 2 and takes a dentition shape. However, the user may ask a dentist to take a more elaborate dentition shape. When making a request from a dentist, it is possible to use a non-thermoplastic resin material.

  Moreover, although a mouthpiece is generally produced through production of a plaster model or the like, it can also be produced by a 3D printer as follows. That is, the maxillary dentition is imaged by at least two directions with a camera, and a three-dimensional image of the maxillary dentition is acquired from these captured images. And the mouthpiece 2 is produced with a 3D printer using the three-dimensional coordinate data obtained from this three-dimensional image.

  According to the present embodiment, the conical line is lifted firmly from the inside, and a sufficient wrinkle-stretching effect can be provided. In addition, a columnar protrusion having flexibility at the corner of the mouth is pressed to extend the conical line from the inside. Accordingly, it is possible to exercise the action of pulling the mouth corner, which is largely involved as a cause of the constriction line, and the facial muscles such as the buccal muscles that attract the cheeks in the direction of the teeth, thereby providing a blood circulation promoting effect. Furthermore, by maintaining the secretion of saliva, not only the improvement and prevention of the frying line, but also the self-cleaning action and antibacterial action that cleans the inside of the mouth can be promoted, and it can be used for a long time.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Press part main body 1A, 1B Protrusion part 1a-1 to 1a-4, 1b-1 to 1b-4 Protrusion 1C Fine protrusion part 1c-1 to 1c-8 Fine protrusion 2 Mouthpiece 2A, 2B Gingival protrusion 2C Fitting part 2D hole

Claims (8)

In an intraoral wearing device to be worn in a human oral cavity,
The intraoral wearing tool is detachably attachable between the maxillary dentition and the upper lip in the oral cavity, and a pressing unit body whose shape is adjusted to match the shape of the place to be attached,
A plurality of protrusions formed on the outer side of the pressing part body and projecting upward from the surface to the outside of the pressing part body;
An intraoral wearing device, characterized in that at least a part of the tip of the projection is formed to extend a conical line from the inside of the oral cavity.   The intraoral wearing device according to claim 1, wherein the tips of the plurality of protrusions are formed so as to press at least the mucous membrane on the inside of the oral cavity at the mouth corner position.   3. The intraoral wearing device according to claim 1, wherein the protrusion has a rod shape and is formed by standing from the pressing portion main body. 4.   The intraoral wearing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a mouthpiece that can be fitted into the upper dentition.   The intraoral wearing device according to claim 4, wherein the pressing portion main body is detachable from the mouthpiece.   The intraoral wearing device according to claim 4 or 5, further comprising a gingival projection having a protruding height smaller than that of the projection.   The intraoral wearing device according to claim 6, wherein the gingival projection is formed on the mouthpiece.   8. The intraoral wearing device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the gingival protrusion has a rod shape and is formed by standing from the mouthpiece.