DE202011104169U1 - Device for therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of the human or animal body - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for the therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of the human or animal body, with a mouthpiece (1) for an upper and / or lower jaw, which has an impression spoon-like shape and which has a substantially parallel to the upper and lower jaw / or lower jaw running bottom (2), a side wall (3) running essentially perpendicular to the bottom (2) on the inside along the rows of teeth, and a side wall (4) running essentially perpendicular to the bottom (2) on the outside along the rows of teeth, thereby characterized in that in the bottom (2), in the side wall (3) running on the inside along the rows of teeth and / or in the side wall (4) running on the outside along the rows of teeth, channels (8, 9, 10) for conducting and / or guiding electromagnetic Waves are formed which (channels (8, 9, 10)) end in at least one opening (12, 13, 14) designed for the exit of electromagnetic waves, the en (opening (12, 13, ...

Description

The present invention relates to a device for therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of the human or animal body, having a mandrel-like shape having mouthpiece for an upper and / or lower jaw, which is substantially parallel to the upper - and / or lower jaw extending bottom, a substantially perpendicular to the bottom inside along the rows of teeth extending side wall and has a substantially perpendicular to the bottom outside along the rows of teeth extending side wall.

In the prior art devices for dental and / or oral hygiene in numerous embodiments and embodiments are known, for example, toothbrushes, Mundspül- or Mundduschvorrichtungen or the like. The dental and / or oral hygiene is particularly geared towards measures to prevent the development of diseases of teeth and / or gums and act on the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums, in particular by treatment with cleaning products and / or liquids.

With regard to the cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums there is a continuing need, in particular to facilitate an effective and sustainable cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums easier and more convenient. The latter is relevant with regard to persons in need of care or assistance, in particular if they need to be cared for or treated in a lying condition, both for reasons of care technology and for cost reasons.

To meet this need, the present invention provides a device for the therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of the human or animal body, with an impression spoon-like shape having mouthpiece for an upper and / or lower jaw, which substantially parallel to the upper and / or lower jaw extending bottom, a substantially perpendicular to the bottom inside along the rows of teeth extending side wall and a substantially perpendicular to the bottom outside along the rows of teeth extending side wall has proposed, which is characterized in that in the ground , in the inside along the rows of teeth extending side wall and / or in the outside along the rows of teeth extending side wall channels for guiding and / or guiding electromagnetic waves are formed, the channels in at least one for the escape of electromagnetic waves formed opening, the aperture of the opening is aligned or aligned with respect to electromagnetic waves falling on teeth and / or gums, and which are connected to at least one electromagnetic wave emitting device or connectable.

The invention is based on the finding that a more effective and sustainable cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums can be achieved simply and conveniently by exposing the biofilm present on or between the teeth and / or gums to electromagnetic wave radiation. Advantageously, the irradiation with electromagnetic waves takes place in such a way that germs and / or bacteria are killed by the irradiation or at least reduced or inactivated.

By using a mouthpiece having an impression spoon-like shape for the device according to the invention, the cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums can be realized in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner, in particular if these persons are lying down, in particular with regard to persons in need of care or assistance must be maintained or treated. The mouthpiece according to the invention advantageously makes it possible for the mouth of a person to be or remain closed during the cleaning and / or grooming application, which results in the cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums, in particular with regard to persons in need of care or assistance further simplified.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the electromagnetic wave emitting device emits electromagnetic waves in a wavelength range of about 100 nm to about 350 nm, preferably electromagnetic waves in a wavelength range of about 310 nm to about 320 nm. It has been found that a therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums with electromagnetic waves in a wavelength range of about 100 nm to about 350 nm, preferably from about 310 nm to about 320 nm, germs and / or bacteria in the biofilm significantly avoided or be reduced. The use of said electromagnetic waves of different wavelength ranges emitting device and the various combinative options for local and / or temporal irradiation of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums can be combined so different cleaning and / or care pattern produce, advantageously in particular to the individual cleaning and / or care needs and / or wishes of the user are customizable.

Advantageously, the electromagnetic wave emitting device is designed and / or configured to emit electromagnetic waves of different wavelengths. Advantageously, the electromagnetic wave emitting device is designed and / or arranged to emit electromagnetic waves at time intervals and / or cycles. By means of these measures, individually and / or in combination with one another, the irradiation of the biofilm with electromagnetic waves as well as their time duration and sequence can be adapted to different bacteria and / or germs of the biofilm and adapted to one another in order to achieve a particularly effective and sustainable therapeutic treatment biofilm from or between teeth and / or gums. Advantageously, the wavelength of the electromagnetic waves and the time intervals and / or cycles of the electromagnetic waves are adjustable, preferably with regard to the therapeutic treatment in matched intervals and / or cycles.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the electromagnetic wave emitting device is designed and / or set up to emit electromagnetic waves having wavelengths corresponding to the colors of a so-called "chakra gauge". "Chakra" refers to energy centers of the body that are connected by energy channels. The state of the chakras has an influence on the associated organs as well as on emotions, psyche and character. By an irradiation according to the invention with chakra colors, at least an increase in the subjective well-being is advantageously achieved.

According to a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the at least one opening formed for the exit of electromagnetic waves has at least one optical lens, preferably at least one system of at least two optical lenses. The inventive use of at least one optical lens or at least one system of at least two optical lenses as an exit opening for electromagnetic waves advantageously allows focusing and / or dispersion of the teeth and / or gums aligned or alignable electromagnetic waves, which in particular a targeted therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums is made possible.

Advantageously, an optical lens is made of a preferably one-piece or one-piece molded body, which is inserted into the mouthpiece in the region of the opening provided for the passage of electromagnetic waves opening in the mouthpiece. Advantageously, the shaped body has at least one projecting area, which allows attachment or positioning of the shaped body in the mouthpiece. The molded body which provides or forms the optical lens can thus be inserted and fixed in the mouthpiece, for example, by means of a punching process. To support the fixation of the molding is advantageously bonded to the mouthpiece.

According to another proposal of the invention, the control of the electromagnetic wave emitting device and / or the at least one opening formed for the exit of electromagnetic waves takes place via a programmable control device, which is preferably individually programmable.

In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the device emitting electromagnetic waves has at least one light-emitting diode (LED). The at least one light emitting diode (LED) is advantageously designed to emit electromagnetic waves in a wavelength range from about 100 nm to about 350 nm, preferably from about 310 nm to about 320 nm. Alternatively and / or additionally, the electromagnetic wave emitting device has at least one cold light source, preferably at least one dichroic lamp.

The electromagnetic wave emitting device is connected to the channels formed for conducting and / or guiding electromagnetic waves. In this case, the device emitting electromagnetic waves may be integrated in the mouthpiece of the device or connected to the channels via an optical waveguide designed for conducting and / or guiding electromagnetic waves.

• – die Oberflächen des Zahnkörpers der Zähne,
• – die Oberflächen des Zahnkörpers der Backenzähne und/oder der Frontzähne (Schneide- und Eckzähne (Caninii und Incisivii)),
• – die Vertiefungen (okklusale Fissuren) in den Kauflächen der Backenzähne (Prämolaren, Molaren),
• – die Schneidekanten (incisale Flächen bzw. Kanten) der Frontzähne (Schneide- und Eckzähne (Caninii und Incisivii)),
• – die sichtbaren Zahnhälse (zervikales Areal),
• – den Raum zwischen zwei Zähnen,
• – die approximalen, das heißt die mesialen und/oder distalen Zahnseitenflächen,
• – den Zahnfleischsaum, und/oder
• – die approximale und/oder die interdentale Zahnfleischpapille, besonders bevorzugt im Raum zwischen zwei Zähnen,

ausgerichtet ist oder ausrichtbar ist.A preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the aperture of the at least one formed for the exit of electromagnetic waves opening, preferably the optical lens or the system of optical lenses, with respect to failing electromagnetic waves substantially

• The surfaces of the tooth body of the teeth,
• The surfaces of the dental body of the molars and / or the anterior teeth (incisors and canines (Caninii and Incisivii)),
• - the depressions (occlusal fissures) in the chewing surfaces of the molars (premolars, molars),
• - the incisal edges (incisal surfaces or edges) of the anterior teeth (incisors and canines (Caninii and Incisivii)),
• - the visible tooth necks (cervical area),
• - the space between two teeth,
• The proximal, that is to say the mesial and / or distal tooth side surfaces,
• - the gingival margin, and / or
• The proximal and / or the interdental gum papilla, more preferably in the space between two teeth,

is aligned or alignable.

A particularly preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized by at least one formed for the exit of electromagnetic waves (opening, preferably an optical lens or a system of optical lenses whose aperture with respect to failing electromagnetic waves substantially on the outside, that vestibular or buccal, Surface of the teeth is aligned or is orientable, preferably an angle between the beam direction of failing electromagnetic waves and the idealized tooth axis of the teeth of about 30 ° to the root tip, that is apical, the teeth engaging, and / or at least one for the escape of electromagnetic waves formed aperture, preferably an optical lens or a system of optical lenses whose aperture with respect to precipitating electromagnetic waves substantially on the inside, that is lingual and / or palatal, surfaces of the teeth is oriented or is orientable, preferably an angle between the beam direction failing electromagnetic waves and the idealized tooth axis of the teeth of about 15 ° to the root tip, that is apical, engaging the teeth.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the channels for guiding and / or guiding electromagnetic waves are formed by at least one optical waveguide. Advantageously, the optical waveguide has at least one photoluminescent substance. The photoluminescent substance is advantageously a fluorescence and / or a phosphorescence. In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, electromagnetic waves are conducted and / or guided in the optical waveguide by total reflection. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the optical waveguide is an electromagnetic waves collecting and conducting plastic, preferably based on polyurethane. A further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that the optical waveguide is a glass fiber element. Advantageously, the optical waveguide is flexible.

In a concrete embodiment of the invention, an aliphatic, light-fast, thermoplastic polyether-polyurethane is used as the optical waveguide. The optical waveguide advantageously has excellent hydrolysis resistance, high cold flexibility and a high resistance to microorganisms. The light guide material is advantageously highly transparent and PUR-based. Such optical waveguides are sold, for example, under the name "M TUBE flex" by MENTOR GmbH & Co. Präzisions-Bauteile KG.

In an expedient embodiment of the invention, the bottom of the mouthpiece, at least in the region of the anterior teeth and / or the posterior teeth, has knob-like elevations and / or depressions for bite fixation. As a result, the seat of a mouthpiece arranged in the mouth for cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums is as far as possible accurately positioned and secured in position. In addition, the ease of use of the mouthpiece is further improved.

The mouthpiece is advantageously made of rubber, silicone and / or rubber, preferably of soft silicone and / or silicone rubber. The mouthpiece can thus be arranged and / or absorbed in the oral cavity so as to be simpler, more comfortable and, in particular, pressure points and the like avoided, and optimally rest against the gum, in particular in a sealing manner.

Advantageously, the free ends of the side walls form a peripheral sealing edge, which preferably on the inside and outside, that is palatal and vestibular or buccal in the upper jaw and lingual and vestibular or buccal at the lower jaw, along the rows of teeth or arches circumferentially rests on the gums.

According to a further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the mouthpiece has at least one channel terminating in at least one opening for aspirating liquid, in particular saliva, from the oral cavity. It has been found that in dry or largely dry tooth and / or gum areas immediate, direct and unhindered irradiation of the tooth and / or gum areas is made possible, in particular free or largely free of disturbing reflections by liquids such as saliva. As a result, the cleaning and / or care effect is further increased. The tooth and / or gingival surfaces are advantageously at least largely kept dry by constant suction. Alternatively and / or additionally, a dry holding of the tooth and / or gingival surfaces by applying an air or gas flow can take place.

Advantageously, the mouthpiece teeth and / or gums against the oral cavity sealingly in the mouth can be arranged, the seal against the mouth by suction of liquid, in particular saliva, from the opposite mouth sealed mouthpiece can be achieved. The suction is advantageously carried out via the at least one end in at least one opening channel for sucking liquid, in particular saliva, the mouthpiece. Advantageously, the channels for sucking off liquid, in particular saliva, continuously applied with a pressure (suction pressure), which is below the ambient pressure of the mouthpiece. Advantageously, the pressure lying below the ambient pressure of the mouthpiece (suction pressure) is individually adjustable, so that the seat of the mouthpiece in the oral cavity is optimally and conveniently adjustable for cleaning and / or care applications.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the at least one opening in which the channel ends for sucking off liquid, in particular saliva, of the mouthpiece, is formed or configured by a suction opening formed as a passage opening in the bottom of the mouthpiece and reaching into the free mouth space.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the channels and / or openings for aspirating applied liquid in the ground, in the inside, that is palatinal in the upper jaw or lingual at the lower jaw, along the rows of teeth or arches extending side wall and / or in the on the outside, ie vestibular or buccal in the upper and / or lower jaw, arranged along the rows of teeth or arches extending side wall of the mouthpiece.

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the channels are led out of the mouthpiece in the region lying in the region of the incisors, preferably via a flange-like connection piece to which the at least one electromagnetic wave emitting device and / or at least one suction pump can be connected, preferably by means of a Quick-release coupling, such as a hose connection such as or "SIX-TUBE" type of Colder Products Company.

A further particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention relates to a device according to the invention for cleaning and / or care of teeth and / or gums, wherein the mouthpiece having an impression spoon-like shape with respect to the shape of the upper jaw or lower jaw of a pet, preferably a dog or a cat, is adjusted. According to the invention, an apparatus for cleaning and / or caring for teeth and / or gums of pets, preferably of dogs or cats, is thus advantageously provided.

Further details, features and advantages of the invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures shown in the drawing. Showing:

1 in a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a mouthpiece of a device according to the invention for the therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of a human body;

2a a schematic side view of the mouthpiece according to 1 ;

2 B a sectional view of the mouthpiece along the section line CC according to 2a ;

3a a schematic plan view of the mouthpiece according to 1 ;

3b a sectional view of the mouthpiece along the section line AA according to 3a ;

3c a sectional view of the mouthpiece along the section line BB according to 3a ;

3d a sectional view of the mouthpiece along the section line DD according to 3a ;

3e a sectional view of the mouthpiece along the section line EE according to 3a ;

4a a further schematic side view of the mouthpiece according to 1 ;

4b a sectional view of the mouthpiece along the section line FF according to 4a ;

5a a schematic side view of an embodiment of an optical lens for use in a formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves opening of a mouthpiece of a device according to the invention for the therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of a human body;

5b a schematic plan view of the optical lens according to 5a ; and

6 a basic embodiment for the control of the various channels or lenses for applying electromagnetic Waves on the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums.

That in the 1 to 4b illustrated mouthpiece 1 is constructed as an energetic passive element made of soft silicone and can advantageously be made in different sizes, for example, for children or adults, or individually fitting. The outer shape of the mouthpiece 1 is modeled on a dental impression tray for the upper or lower jaw. The present illustrated mouthpiece 1 Can be used on an envelope in the oral cavity, that is, by a rotation of 180 ° for optional and / or alternately used for cleaning and / or care applications in the upper and lower jaw.

The mouthpiece 1 has a bottom extending substantially parallel to the upper and / or lower jaw 2 and substantially perpendicular to the ground 2 inside and outside along the rows of teeth or arches extending side walls 3 and 4 on. The free ends of the side walls 3 and 4 , that is, in the inserted state of the mouthpiece 1 in the mouth to the oral mucosa rounded flanks, forming a circumferential sealing edge 5 which lies for the upper jaw in the Umschlag fold of the mouth forecourt, in the area of the cheek pockets and in the palate roof and for the lower jaw in the Umschlag fold of the mouth forecourt, in the area of the cheek pockets and in the Unterzungenbereich.

The floor 2 of the mouthpiece has knob-like elevations on its two sides in the area of the front and the side teeth 7 for improved bite fixation of the mouthpiece 1 on. The on the inside of the mouthpiece 1 between the side walls 3 and 4 arranged on the bottom knob-like elevations serve both a secure bite fixation of the mouthpiece 1 as well as a spacer between tooth surface and ground 2 of the mouthpiece 1 ,

As can be seen in particular from the figures, are in the ground 2 , in the inner sidewall 4 and in the outer sidewall 3 of the mouthpiece 1 in formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves openings 12 . 14 respectively. 13 ending channels 8th . 10 and 13 formed, which are designed for guiding and / or guiding of electromagnetic waves. Furthermore, the floor faces 2 in openings 15 ending channels 11 for aspirating liquid, in particular saliva, from the oral cavity by means of a suction pump. The trained to conduct and / or leadership of electromagnetic waves channels 8th . 9 and 10 as well as for the aspiration of liquid, in particular saliva, from the mouth by means of a suction pump provided channels 11 of the mouthpiece 1 are in a region of the incisors area of the mouthpiece 1 via a flange-like connection piece 6 led out.

The two channels 8th in the ground 2 of the mouthpiece 1 In the present case, in each case eight openings designed for the exit of electromagnetic waves 12 which are arranged in a line along the rows of teeth or arches. In the present case are the apertures of the openings 12 with respect to failing electromagnetic waves substantially centered on the idealized tooth axis. With the openings 12 This line is essentially a therapeutic treatment of the biofilm by irradiation of the depressions (occlusal fissures) in the chewing surfaces of the molars (premolars, molars) and the incisal edges (incisal surfaces or edges) of the anteriors (incisors and canines (Caninii and Incisivii )) and also the other surfaces of the tooth body of the molars and the front teeth (incisors and canines (Caninii and Incisivii)) with electromagnetic waves.

The two channels 9 in the outer sidewall 3 of the mouthpiece 1 In the present case, thirteen openings designed to emit electromagnetic waves 13 which are arranged in a line along the outside (vestibular or buccal) of the rows of teeth or arches. In the present case are the apertures of the openings 13 with respect to failing electromagnetic waves substantially aligned with the outer (vestibular or buccal) surfaces of the teeth, taking an angle between the beam direction through the openings 13 failing electromagnetic waves and the idealized tooth axis of the teeth (orientation to the imaginary root tip (apical)) of about 30 °. With the openings 13 This line is essentially a therapeutic treatment of the biofilm by irradiation of the spaces between two teeth, in particular the proximal, that is the mesial and / or distal sides of the tooth, the gingival margin, the proximal and / or the interdental gum papilla, especially in the space between two Teeth, and also the visible tooth necks (cervical area).

The two channels 10 in the inner sidewall 4 of the mouthpiece 1 In the present case, in each case seven openings designed to emit electromagnetic waves 14 on, which in a line along the inside (palatinal at the upper jaw or lingual at the lower jaw) of the rows of teeth or arches are arranged. In the present case are the apertures of the openings 14 essentially aligned to the inside (palatal in the upper jaw or lingual at the lower jaw) surfaces of the teeth and take an angle between the beam direction through the openings 14 failing electromagnetic waves and the idealized tooth axis of the teeth (alignment with the imaginary root tip (apical)) of about 15 °. With the openings 14 This line is essentially a therapeutic treatment of the biofilm by irradiation of the inside (lingual and / or palatal) surfaces of the teeth and the gingival margin, the proximal and / or the interdental gum papilla, especially in the space between two teeth, and further the visible tooth necks (cervical area).

The orientation of the apertures of the openings formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves 12 . 13 and 14 In the present case, the three lines realize a comprehensive therapeutic treatment of the biofilm by irradiation of the hard tooth tissue of the teeth and of the gums, in particular because of reflections of the electromagnetic waves on the teeth and by combinations of different wavelength ranges and durations of the irradiation with electromagnetic waves, all areas of the biofilm Teeth and gums are a uniform and gentle treatment unterziehbar.

The channels 8th . 9 and 10 are either directly in the mouthpiece 1 formed or through in the mouthpiece 1 embedded Lichwellenleiter formed, for example, with the mouthpiece 1 are glued in the context of its production by vulcanization or the like. As an optical waveguide in the present case, an aliphatic, lightfast, thermoplastic polyether polyurethane is used. The optical waveguide is characterized by a high hydrolysis resistance, a high cold flexibility and a high resistance to microorganisms. The light guide material is advantageously highly transparent and PUR-based.

5a and 5b shows an embodiment of an optical lens 20 for use in an opening formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves 12 . 13 and or 14 a mouthpiece 1 a device according to the invention for the therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of a human body. The optical lens 20 has an overall height or length y2 and consists in the present case of a one-piece body, which in the mouthpiece in the region of the openings provided for the escape of electromagnetic waves 12 . 13 . 14 in the mouthpiece 1 is used. Advantageously, the body has an in 5a above lying, essentially mushroom-shaped section 21 with a maximum diameter x2. At the mushroom-shaped section 21 closes a cylindrical section 22 with a diameter x1 and a length or height y1. The diameter x1 of the cylindrical section 22 is less than the diameter x2 of the mushroom-shaped portion 21 , To the cylindrical section 22 closes a substantially conical cylindrical section 23 with a maximum diameter x2. The diameter x1 of the cylindrical section 22 is less than the diameter x2 of the tapered section 23 ,

The cone-shaped section 23 the optical lens 20 used for attachment or positioning of the same in the mouthpiece 1 , The optical lens can so for example by a punching operation in the mouthpiece 1 or the respective opening formed for the exit of electromagnetic waves used and fixed. To assist the fixation, the optical lens is advantageously with the mouthpiece 1 and advantageously also with the respective channels provided for conducting and / or guiding electromagnetic waves 8th . 9 respectively. 10 bondable. The bonding takes place in such a way that an emission of electromagnetic waves through the optical lens 20 is possible.

The two channels 11 in the ground 2 of the mouthpiece 1 each have in the region of the molars coming to rest area each three openings 15 which essentially serve for the extraction of fluid, in particular saliva, from the oral cavity. The openings 15 in the present case each have a diameter of about 2 mm. Through these openings of the teeth and gums surrounding the interior of the mouthpiece 1 evacuated by suction, preferably permanently or continuously. The channels 11 are either directly in the mouthpiece 1 formed or through in the mouthpiece 1 embedded hose lines formed, for example, with the mouthpiece 1 are glued in the context of its production by vulcanization or the like.

For the application of electromagnetic waves, a microcontroller having individually programmable control device is provided. In the present case, the control device comprises at least one device that can be controlled by the microcontroller in accordance with the programming for emitting electromagnetic waves. In the present case, the electromagnetic wave emitting device for applying electromagnetic waves with three different matched wavelengths is formed. This will be the channels 8th . 9 and 10 in the present case with shock pulses 16 . 17 and 18 the electromagnetic waves with different wavelength ranges cyclically repetitive applied, in this case in two cycles as based on 6 recognizable. The duration of the shock pulses 16 . 17 and 18 is individually programmed specifiable. The present is the duration of the shock pulses 16 . 17 and 18 and the time intervals between them depending on the respective therapeutic treatment designed differently.

In the present case, the control device further comprises a pump for aspirating liquid, in particular saliva, through the openings 15 of the channels 11 from the mouthpiece 1 to evacuate this. The pump is also controlled by the microcontroller of the controller according to the individual programming. In the present case, as part of the treatment cycles with the pump, liquid is continuously withdrawn from the mouthpiece with an individually presettable negative pressure (suction pressure) 1 sucked off as indicated by the in 6 with the reference number 19 Marked curve of the suction pump can be seen. The extracted liquid can then be disposed of directly into a sewage network or alternatively collected in a collecting container for subsequent disposal or treatment.

The individually programmable control device thus advantageously enables reproducible and precise cycles for the therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums at any time, in particular with regard to a cleaning and / or care treatment.

The embodiments of the invention shown in the figures are only illustrative of the invention and are not limiting for this.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

mouthpiece

2

ground

3

Side wall (outside)

4

Side wall (inside)

5

sealing edge

6

connector

7

Nubs (bite fixation)

8th

Channel for guiding and / or guiding electromagnetic waves (opening ( 12 ) (Ground ( 2 )))

9

Channel for guiding and / or guiding electromagnetic waves (opening ( 13 ) (outer side wall ( 3 )))

10

Channel for guiding and / or guiding electromagnetic waves (opening ( 14 ) (inner sidewall ( 4 )))

11

Channel for conducting and / or guiding liquid (suction openings ( 15 ) (Ground ( 2 )))

12

Opening for the escape of electromagnetic waves (ground ( 2 ))

13

Opening for the escape of electromagnetic waves (outer side wall ( 3 ))

14

Opening for the escape of electromagnetic waves (inner side wall ( 4 ))

15

Suction opening (floor 2 )

16

Shock pulse electromagnetic wave (channel ( 8th ) / Opening ( 12 ))

17

Shock pulse electromagnetic wave (channel ( 9 ) / Opening ( 13 ))

18

Shock pulse fluid (channel ( 10 ) / Opening ( 14 ))

19

Suction of applied liquid (continuous)

20

optical lens

21

mushroom-shaped section (optical lens ( 20 ))

22

cylindrical section (optical lens ( 20 ))

23

cone-shaped section (optical lens ( 20 ))

e

energy

P

print

t

Time

Claims (22)

Device for therapeutic treatment of the biofilm of or between teeth and / or gums of the human or animal body, with a mouthpiece having an impression spoon-like shape ( 1 ) for an upper and / or a lower jaw, which has a bottom extending substantially parallel to the upper and / or lower jaw ( 2 ), one substantially perpendicular to the ground ( 2 ) inside along the rows of teeth extending side wall ( 3 ), and one substantially perpendicular to the ground ( 2 ) on the outside along the rows of teeth extending side wall ( 4 ), characterized in that in the ground ( 2 ), in the inside along the rows of teeth extending side wall ( 3 ) and / or in the outside along the rows of teeth extending side wall ( 4 ) Channels ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) are designed to conduct and / or guide electromagnetic waves which (channels ( 8th . 9 . 10 )) in at least one opening formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) whose (opening ( 12 . 13 . 14 )) Aperture ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) is aligned or alignable with respect to the outgoing electromagnetic waves on teeth and / or gums, and the (channels ( 8th . 9 . 10 )) are connected to at least one electromagnetic wave emitting device or are connectable. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the electromagnetic wave emitting means electromagnetic waves in a wavelength range of about 100 nm to about 350 nm emitted, preferably electromagnetic waves in a wavelength range of about 310 nm to about 320 nm. Apparatus according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the electromagnetic wave emitting means emits electromagnetic waves of different wavelengths. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the electromagnetic wave emitting means emits electromagnetic waves in time intervals and / or cycles. Apparatus according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that the wavelength of the electromagnetic waves and the time intervals and / or cycles of the electromagnetic waves are adjustable, preferably with regard to the therapeutic treatment in matched intervals and / or cycles. Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the at least one formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves opening ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) at least one optical lens ( 20 ), preferably at least one system of at least two optical lenses. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the control of the electromagnetic wave emitting means and / or the at least one formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves opening ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) via a programmable controller (14), which is preferably individually programmable. Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the electromagnetic wave emitting means comprises at least one light emitting diode (LED). Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the aperture ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) the at least one formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves opening ( 12 . 13 . 14 ), preferably the optical lens ( 20 ) or the system of optical lenses, with respect to failing electromagnetic waves substantially on - the surfaces of the tooth body of the teeth, - the surfaces of the tooth body of the molars and / or anterior teeth (incisors and canines (Caninii and Incisivii)), - the depressions (occlusal fissures) in the chewing surfaces of the molars (premolars, molars), - the incisal edges (incisal surfaces or edges) of the anterior teeth (incisors and canines (Caninii and Incisivii)), - the visible dental necks (cervical area), - the Space between two teeth, - the approximal, that is the mesial and / or distal tooth side surfaces, - the gingival margin, and / or - the proximal and / or interdental gum papilla, particularly preferably in the space between two teeth, is aligned or is alignable. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by at least one opening formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves ( 12 . 13 . 14 ), preferably an optical lens ( 20 ) or a system of optical lenses whose aperture ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) is aligned or alignable with respect to precipitating electromagnetic waves substantially to the outer (vestibular or buccal) surfaces of the teeth, preferably an angle between the beam direction of failing electromagnetic waves and the idealized tooth axis of the teeth of about 30 ° to the root apex (apical) Engaging teeth, and / or by at least one formed for the escape of electromagnetic waves opening ( 12 . 13 . 14 ), preferably an optical lens ( 20 ) or a system of optical lenses whose aperture ( 12 . 13 . 14 ) is oriented or alignable, with respect to the electromagnetic waves, substantially to the inside (lingual and / or palatal) surfaces of the teeth, preferably an angle between the direction of radiation of failing electromagnetic waves and the idealized tooth axis of the teeth of about 15 ° to the root apex (apical) engaging the teeth. Device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the channels ( 8th . 9 . 10 ) are designed for conducting and / or guiding electromagnetic waves of at least one optical waveguide. Apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the optical waveguide comprises at least one photoluminescent substance. Apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the photoluminescent substance is a fluorescence and / or a phosphorescence. Device according to one of claims 11 to 13, characterized in that electromagnetic waves are guided and / or guided in the optical waveguide by total reflection. Device according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the Optical waveguide is an electromagnetic wave collecting and conducting plastic, preferably polyurethane-based. Device according to one of claims 11 to 15, characterized in that the optical waveguide is a glass fiber element. Device according to one of claims 11 to 16, characterized in that the optical waveguide is flexible. Device according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the bottom ( 2 ) of the mouthpiece ( 1 ) at least in the area of the anterior teeth and / or the posterior teeth knob-like elevations ( 7 ) and / or depressions for bite fixation. Device according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that the mouthpiece ( 1 ) made of rubber, silicone and / or rubber, preferably of soft silicone and / or silicone rubber. Device according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that the mouthpiece ( 1 ) at least one in at least one opening ( 15 ) ending channel ( 11 ) for aspirating liquid, in particular saliva, from the oral cavity. Device according to claim 20, characterized in that the mouthpiece ( 1 ) Teeth and / or gums against the oral cavity sealingly in the mouth can be arranged, wherein the seal against the mouth by suction of liquid, in particular saliva, from the opposite mouth sealed mouthpiece ( 1 ) is achievable. Device according to one of claims 1 to 21, characterized in that the channels ( 8th . 9 . 10 . 11 ) in the region of the incisors area of the mouthpiece ( 1 ) are led out, preferably via a flange-like connection piece ( 6 ) to which the at least one electromagnetic wave emitting device and / or at least one suction pump can be connected, preferably by means of a quick-release coupling.

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