EP1881803A1 - Procede et dispositif pour se laver les dents au moyen de sons - Google Patents

Procede et dispositif pour se laver les dents au moyen de sons

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EP1881803A1
EP1881803A1 EP06742645A EP06742645A EP1881803A1 EP 1881803 A1 EP1881803 A1 EP 1881803A1 EP 06742645 A EP06742645 A EP 06742645A EP 06742645 A EP06742645 A EP 06742645A EP 1881803 A1 EP1881803 A1 EP 1881803A1
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sound
tooth cleaning
cleaning device
oral cavity
tooth
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Klaus Teichert
Elmar Grandy
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/16—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices
    • A61C17/20—Power-driven cleaning or polishing devices using ultrasonics
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B08—CLEANING
    • B08B—CLEANING IN GENERAL; PREVENTION OF FOULING IN GENERAL
    • B08B3/00—Cleaning by methods involving the use or presence of liquid or steam
    • B08B3/04—Cleaning involving contact with liquid
    • B08B3/10—Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration
    • B08B3/12—Cleaning involving contact with liquid with additional treatment of the liquid or of the object being cleaned, e.g. by heat, by electricity or by vibration by sonic or ultrasonic vibrations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B17/00—Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
    • A61B17/22—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for
    • A61B17/225—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [ESWL], e.g. by using ultrasonic waves
    • A61B17/2251—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [ESWL], e.g. by using ultrasonic waves characterised by coupling elements between the apparatus, e.g. shock wave apparatus or locating means, and the patient, e.g. details of bags, pressure control of bag on patient
    • A61B2017/2253—Implements for squeezing-off ulcers or the like on the inside of inner organs of the body; Implements for scraping-out cavities of body organs, e.g. bones; Calculus removers; Calculus smashing apparatus; Apparatus for removing obstructions in blood vessels, not otherwise provided for for extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy [ESWL], e.g. by using ultrasonic waves characterised by coupling elements between the apparatus, e.g. shock wave apparatus or locating means, and the patient, e.g. details of bags, pressure control of bag on patient using a coupling gel or liquid
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
    • A61C17/00—Devices for cleaning, polishing, rinsing or drying teeth, teeth cavities or prostheses; Saliva removers; Dental appliances for receiving spittle
    • A61C17/02—Rinsing or air-blowing devices, e.g. using fluid jets or comprising liquid medication
    • A61C17/0211—Rinsing or air-blowing devices, e.g. using fluid jets or comprising liquid medication specially adapted for rinsing the teeth of at least one jaw simultaneously

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  • the invention relates to a tooth cleaning method and a tooth cleaning device according to the preambles of the independent claims, wherein a tooth cleaning using (sound or ultrasound) takes place.
  • a dental instrument which is intended to be inserted through the mouth into the oral cavity in order to apply ultrasound to tooth surfaces there.
  • a disadvantage of the disclosed device is that a direct application of the device to the surface of a tooth is necessary to clean the tooth.
  • the insertion of the device into the mouth and the targeted placement of the device on a tooth surface is cumbersome and error prone. This can lead to insufficient teeth cleaning.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a method and a device with which a reliable and easy cleaning of tooth surfaces under the action of ultrasound is possible.
  • an effect of sound (audible sound or ultrasound) is provided, which is passed through a liquid in the oral cavity on the teeth.
  • the liquid may be, for example, water, wherein the water may be mixed with abrasive additives (grinding or cleaning substances), in particular when exposed to the sound of hearing, in order to increase the tooth cleaning effect.
  • an application of the sound is provided on an outer side of the oral cavity. This offers the advantage that the application of the sound is possible easily and without further aids. Furthermore, the sound in the oral cavity reliably conducts the sound to all of the tooth surfaces enclosed by the fluid.
  • a tooth cleaning device with a sound generator is used for tooth cleaning, which is designed to be placed on an outer side of the oral cavity for application of the sound.
  • the tooth cleaning device can be provided, for example, with an application head, which is suitably adapted to an outside of the oral cavity in order to transmit the sound over a large area and reliably.
  • the tooth cleaning method is not used for surgical or therapeutic treatment.
  • the particular advantages of the method occur in particular Cosmetic teeth cleaning, where the surface of teeth is cleaned from adhering food particles or other materials.
  • a sound-transmitting coupling substance is arranged on the outside of the oral cavity and the sound is applied via the coupling substance to the outside of the oral cavity.
  • This offers the advantage of reliable transmission of sound from the sound generator to the outside of the oral cavity.
  • a sound-transmitting coupling substance for example, gels known from the prior art can be used.
  • a dispenser is advantageously arranged, which can receive the sound-transmitting coupling substance and deliver it to the outside of the oral cavity. It offers particular advantages if the dispenser cooperates operationally with the sound generator so that the dispenser then dispenses the sound-transmitting coupling substance when sound generation is provided by the sound generator.
  • a fragrance is supplied on the outside of the oral cavity during the application of the ultrasound.
  • the tooth cleaning device according to the invention preferably has a fragrance reservoir and an application device for the fragrance.
  • a motor with an imbalance can be used to generate the sound, preferably in the field of audible sound.
  • This offers the advantage of producing the sound can be done inexpensively with a very simple means.
  • a piezoelectric or a magnetostrictive vibration transmitter can be used to generate the sound, preferably in the ultrasound range, in which case there is the advantage that the piezoelectric or the magnetostrictive vibration transducer saves space.
  • the cleaning can z. B. be provided with a single frequency. Additional advantages for optimum cleaning performance can be achieved if a frequency range is passed through or several fixed frequencies are used sequentially or in parallel. If a sound generation with different, z. B. continuously changing frequencies takes place, dirt can be solved in this way particularly reliable and effective.
  • the liquid in the vicinity of the teeth preferably contains an abrasive additive.
  • an abrasive additive z. B. at least one grinding or cleaning substance used, as it is known as a component of toothpaste.
  • the abrasive additive may also be provided by the action of ultrasound.
  • the tooth cleaning device which is an independent subject of the invention, is preferably designed to be portable. This offers the advantage that the application of the tooth cleaning device is particularly simple.
  • the tooth cleaning device has a receptacle for batteries, wherein the sound generator is battery operated.
  • the handling of the tooth cleaning device is much easier because it can be performed wirelessly and also can be used without complications when traveling.
  • the batteries may include rechargeable batteries. It can be provided an inductive or a line-bound charge. According to the invention, a line-connected network operation of the dental cleaning device can also be provided.
  • the tooth cleaning device comprises a transmission device for the wireless transmission of electrical energy, so that batteries in the sound generator can be charged wirelessly.
  • a wireless transmission device may, for example, be adapted to transmit electrical energy by induction if the tooth cleaning device is inserted in a battery charging station suitable for the tooth cleaning device.
  • the tooth cleaning device comprises a waterproof enclosure, so that the tooth cleaning device is universally applicable in daily use and is protected from damage by penetrating water.
  • Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a tooth cleaning device according to the invention, which is suitable to be used in the tooth cleaning method according to the invention.
  • the tooth cleaning device will be described below by way of example with reference to a sound source with a motor.
  • the invention is analogous to other sound sources, such.
  • FIG. 1 shows a tooth cleaning device 1 according to the invention is shown in section.
  • the tooth cleaning device 1 abuts against the outside 2 of an oral cavity 3.
  • a gel 4 Between the tooth cleaning device 1 and the outside 2 is a gel 4, which is adapted to transmit sound from the tooth cleaning device 1 to the outside 2.
  • two teeth 5 are shown in section, which are located in the oral cavity 3.
  • the oral cavity 3 is filled with water 6 so far that the free surfaces of the teeth 5 are completely enclosed by the water 6.
  • the water 6 is used to transmit sound waves in the oral cavity 3 to the teeth. 5
  • the tooth cleaning device 1 comprises a motor 11, the axis of which is perpendicular to the plane of the drawing and which drives an imbalance 12 via a top-mounted gear.
  • the motor 11 can be switched on and off via a push-button 13 and runs at a speed of about 20,000 revolutions per minute.
  • the attachment gear translates the speed for the imbalance 12 so that the imbalance 12 rotates at about 40,000 revolutions per second and generates ultrasonic vibrations of 40 kHz. For the effect of acoustic noise, a lower speed may be provided and / or transmitted to the transmission. be pulled.
  • the motor 11 is an electrically driven motor, wherein the motor 11 electrical energy via the pressure switch 13 from a battery pack 14 is supplied. For recharging the battery pack 14, an induction coil 15 is provided, via which electrical energy can be transmitted to the battery pack 14. Not shown in the drawing is a automatic charging for the battery pack 14, as is well known in the prior art.
  • the motor 11 is mounted with the Ausatz gear and the imbalance 12 in a frame 16 which transmits the ultrasonic waves generated by the imbalance 12 of the running motor 11 on a plate 17.
  • the plate 17 serves to distribute the ultrasound excitation over the entire head area of the tooth cleaning device 1 over a wide area.
  • the frame 16 and the plate 17 are made of metal, whereas the housing of the tooth cleaning device 1 is made of plastic and is completely sealed against ingress of water from the outside.
  • the plate 17 is fixedly connected to the front part of the housing of the tooth cleaning device 1. This ensures a reliable transmission of the ultrasonic waves from the motor 11 to the housing of the dental cleaning device 1.
  • the gel 4 transmits the ultrasonic waves from the teeth cleaning device 1 to the outside 2 of the oral cavity 3.
  • a perfume reservoir 21 for a fragrance and a gel dispenser 22 for the gel 4 are also arranged.
  • the perfume reservoir 21 is connected to a conduit 23, which leads the perfume from the perfume reservoir 21 to the surface of the housing of the dental cleaning device 1.
  • the line 23 is equipped at its output end with a pressure mechanism (not shown), which reduces automatic dispensing. eng amounts of the perfume causes, if the tooth cleaning device 1 is pressed onto a surface, such as the outer side 2 of the oral cavity 3.
  • the gel dispenser 22 is connected to a gel supply line 24 through which the gel 4 passes from the gel dispenser 22 into the space between the tooth cleaning device 1 and the outer side 2 of the oral cavity 3.

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  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
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  • Dental Tools And Instruments Or Auxiliary Dental Instruments (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif (1) pour se laver les dents au moyen de sons, notamment par des sons audibles ou des ultrasons. Selon l'invention, le son est conduit à travers un liquide (6) dans la cavité buccale (3) jusqu'aux dents (5), la source sonore étant appliquée sur une face externe (2) de la cavité buccale (3) .
EP06742645A 2005-05-09 2006-04-21 Procede et dispositif pour se laver les dents au moyen de sons Withdrawn EP1881803A1 (fr)

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DE102005021261A DE102005021261A1 (de) 2005-05-09 2005-05-09 Zahnreinigungsverfahren und Zahnreinigungsvorrichtung mit Ultraschall
PCT/EP2006/003711 WO2006119855A1 (fr) 2005-05-09 2006-04-21 Procede et dispositif pour se laver les dents au moyen de sons

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