GB2552639A - Papilla meter - Google Patents
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- GB2552639A GB2552639A GB1519520.9A GB201519520A GB2552639A GB 2552639 A GB2552639 A GB 2552639A GB 201519520 A GB201519520 A GB 201519520A GB 2552639 A GB2552639 A GB 2552639A
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Abstract
A papilla meter 20 comprises an elongate body 21, and a head. The headhas upper abutting surfaces 23 adapted, in use, to abut the platform between upper lip (3 figure 2) and gum. In the papilla meter 20, the upper abutting surfaces 23 are separated by a wide viewing channel 24, thereby enabling a user to visually confirm that the abutting surfaces 23 are seated on the platform between lip (3) and gum. This can ensure more accurate measurement of the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip (3) of a patient (1 figure 2). In addition to the above, the papilla meter 20 is provided with a rearward facing tab 28 to help a user visually establish the correct seating of the papilla meter 20. A scale 29 may be provided upon the upper face of the tab 28, thus allowing the tab 28 to be used for measuring the separation between the anterior lip and the papilla.
Description
(54) Title of the Invention: Papilla meter Abstract Title: Papilla Meter (57) A papilla meter 20 comprises an elongate body 21, and a head. The headhas upper abutting surfaces 23 adapted, in use, to abut the platform between upper lip (3 figure 2) and gum. In the papilla meter 20, the upper abutting surfaces 23 are separated by a wide viewing channel 24, thereby enabling a user to visually confirm that the abutting surfaces 23 are seated on the platform between lip (3) and gum. This can ensure more accurate measurement of the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip (3) of a patient (1 figure 2). In addition to the above, the papilla meter 20 is provided with a rearward facing tab 28 to help a user visually establish the correct seating of the papilla meter 20. A scale 29 may be provided upon the upper face of the tab 28, thus allowing the tab 28 to be used for measuring the separation between the anterior lip and the papilla.
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Papilla Meter
Technical Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an improved papilla meter.
Background to the Invention
In dentistry, a papilla meter is used to measure the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip of a patient. This measurement can then be used establish the correct length of the upper teeth in a set of dentures for the said patient.
A typical papilla meter comprises an elongate body, and a head adapted to abut the platform between lip and gum. In use, the body of the papilla meter is held vertically upright by the dental technician. The upper edge of the head is provided with a narrow groove, adapted to accommodate the frenulum between the lip and gum whilst the remainder of the upper surface of the head abutting the platform provided between lip and gum. The measurement is then read off a scale printed on the front face of the papilla meter. Typically, this scale may extend along the head and may be continued 15 on to the body.
When using a conventional papilla meter, it is not possible to visually confirm that the upper surface of the head is resting on the platform. It is also not possible to measure the separation of the anterior lip and the papilla.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a papilla meter 20 adapted to at least partially overcome or alleviate these problems.
Summary of the Invention
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a papilla meter comprising a body and a head, the head comprising two abutting surfaces for abutting, in use, the platform provided between lip and gum, the abutting surfaces separated by a viewing channel.
In contrast with the conventional narrow groove adapted to accommodate the frenulum, the provision of a viewing channel enables a user to visually confirm that the abutting surfaces of the head are seated on the platform between lip and gum. This can ensure more accurate measurement of the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip of a patient at rest.
The viewing channel preferably has a width and depth sufficient to enable a user to visually confirm that the abutting surfaces of the head are seated on the platform between lip and gum. The viewing channel may have a width substantially equivalent to the width of each abutting surface. The viewing channel may have a depth substantially equivalent to the width of each abutting surface. Alternatively, the viewing channel may have a depth of less than the width of each abutting surface. In such embodiments, the depth may be substantially equivalent to half the width of each abutting surface.
The abutting surfaces of the head may comprise the upper edge of side lobes of the head. The abutting surfaces and side lobes may curve rearwardly away from the body at their distal edges.
In some embodiments, the viewing channel may be provided with a rearward facing tab. The rearward facing tab may help with visually establishing the correct seating of the papilla meter for use. Additionally, the rearward facing tab may be utilised for measuring the separation between the anterior lip and the papilla.
The front face of the papilla meter may be marked with a scale. In embodiments incorporating the rearward facing tab, the upper face of the tab may be marked with a scale.
The body may be substantially elongate. In some embodiments, the body may comprise a narrower neck portion where it joins the head. The lower portion of the body may be provided with a rim. The rim can increase the structural rigidity of the body and/or provide improved grip for a user.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a papilla meter comprising a body and a head having an upper surface adapted to abut, in use, the platform between lip and gum, wherein the papilla meter comprises a rearward facing tab for measuring the separation between the anterior lip and the papilla.
The papilla meter of the second aspect of the present invention may incorporate any or all features of the papilla meter of the first aspect of the present invention as desired or as appropriate.
Detailed Description of the Invention
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood an embodiment/embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, of which:
is an illustration of a conventional papilla meter according to the prior art:
Figure 1
Figure 2 is an illustration of the papilla meter of figure 1 in use to measure the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip; and
Figures 3a-b illustrate a papilla meter according to the present invention.
Turning to figures 1, a conventional papilla meter 10 according to the prior art 5 is shown, with an illustration of the papilla meter 10 in use to measure the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip 3 of a patient 1 shown at figure 2.
The papilla meter 10 comprises an elongate body 11, and a head 12 having upper abutting surfaces 13 adapted, in use, to abut the platform between upper lip 3 and gum. Inbetween the abutting surfaces 13 is provided a narrow groove 14, adapted to accommodate the frenulum between the lip 3 and gum whilst the abutting surfaces 13 abut the platform provided between lip 3 and gum. The papilla meter 10 is additionally marked with a scale 15, at least part of which may extend upon a narrower neck portion 16 between the body 11 and head 12.
In use, the papilla meter 10 is inserted into a patient’s mouth 2 when the patient
1 is in an upright position. The papilla meter 10 is inserted behind the upper lip 3 until the abutting surfaces 13 abut the platform between upper lip 3 and gum. The distance measurement between the incisive papilla and the upper lip 3 can then be read off scale
15.
Turning to figure 3, a papilla meter 20 according to the present invention is shown. The papilla meter 20 comprises an elongate body 21, and a head 22. The head 22 has upper abutting surfaces 23 adapted, in use, to abut the platform between upper lip 3 and gum. In the papilla meter 20, the upper abutting surfaces 23 are separated by a viewing channel 24. The viewing channel 24 has a width substantially similar to the width of the abutting surfaces 23 and a depth substantially equivalent to half the width of the abutting surfaces 23.
The papilla meter 20 is additionally marked with a scale 25, at least part of which may extend upon a narrower neck portion 26 between the body 21 and head 22.
As with the prior art papilla meter 10, the improved papilla meter 20 of the present invention is inserted into a patient’s mouth 2 when the patient 1 is in an upright position. The papilla meter 20 is inserted behind the upper lip 3 until the abutting surfaces 13 abut the platform between upper lip 3 and gum. The distance measurement between the incisive papilla and the upper lip 3 can then be read off scale 15.
In contrast with the narrow groove 14 provided by the prior art papilla meter 10, the wide viewing channel 24 enables a user to visually confirm that the abutting surfaces 23 are seated on the platform between lip 3 and gum. This can ensure more accurate measurement of the distance between the incisive papilla and the upper lip 3 of a patient 1.
In addition to the above, the papilla meter 20 of the present invention is optionally provided with a rearward facing tab 28. The rearward facing tab 28 helps a user visually establish the correct seating of the papilla meter 20 for use.
Where the papilla meter 20 is provided with a rearward facing tab 28, a scale 29 may be provided upon the upper face of the tab 28. This can allow the rearward facing tab 28 to be used for measuring the separation between the anterior lip and the papilla.
In some embodiments, the papilla meter of the present invention 20 is further provided with a rim 27 around the periphery of the lower part of the body 21. The rim can increase the structural rigidity of the body 21 and/or provide improved grip for a user.
The above embodiment is described by way of example only. Many variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
Claims (10)
1. A papilla meter comprising a body and a head, the head comprising two abutting surfaces for abutting, in use, the platform provided between lip and gum, the abutting surfaces separated by a viewing channel.
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2. A papilla meter as claimed in claim 1 wherein the viewing channel has a width and depth sufficient to enable a user to visually confirm that the abutting surfaces of the head are seated on the platform between lip and gum.
3. A papilla meter as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2 wherein the viewing channel has a width substantially equivalent to the width of each abutting surface.
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4. A papilla meter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the viewing channel has a depth substantially equivalent to the width of each abutting surface.
5. A papilla meter as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the viewing channel has a depth substantially equivalent to half the width of each abutting
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6. A papilla meter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the abutting surfaces curve rearwardly away from the body at their distal edges.
7. A papilla meter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the front face of the papilla meter is marked with a scale.
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8. A papilla meter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the viewing channel is provided with a rearward facing tab.
9. A papilla meter as claimed in claim 8 wherein the upper face of the tab is marked with a scale.
10. A papilla meter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the body comprises a narrower neck portion where it joins the head.
5 11. A papilla meter as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the lower portion of the body is provided with a rim.
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| USD555242S1 (en) * | 2005-12-06 | 2007-11-13 | Global Dental Impression Trays, Inc. | Dental papillameter for the upper lip and the lower lip |
| US20100229413A1 (en) * | 2009-03-13 | 2010-09-16 | Heraeus Kulzer Gmbh | Measuring device for the determination of several parameters during the production of total dental prostheses |
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| USD555242S1 (en) * | 2005-12-06 | 2007-11-13 | Global Dental Impression Trays, Inc. | Dental papillameter for the upper lip and the lower lip |
| US20100229413A1 (en) * | 2009-03-13 | 2010-09-16 | Heraeus Kulzer Gmbh | Measuring device for the determination of several parameters during the production of total dental prostheses |
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| US20180078333A1 (en) * | 2016-08-25 | 2018-03-22 | Hector Hugo Velez | Dental implant surgical guide |
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