JP2002114677A - Method for treating or preventing tooth and gingiva and preventing tool - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve both a method for applying a medicine to a tooth and gingiva so as to prevent dental caries and prevent or treat periodontal diseases and a prevention tool. SOLUTION: This method for treating or preventing a tooth and gingiva comprises applying a jelly-like fluorine compound to a base fabric body and pasting the base fabric body to a tooth. A prevention tool for the method is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improved method of applying a chemical to teeth and gums and to a tool. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved method of applying a drug to teeth and gums for preventing caries and preventing or treating periodontal disease.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a method of applying a chemical to teeth and gums has been a brush application method, a method using a syringe, a spray method, a mouthpiece method, or the like. It is said that teeth are caused by dental caries and periodontal disease is caused by periodontal disease. It is said that more than 300 kinds of bacteria exist in the oral cavity. Among these are the pathogenic bacteria caries and periodontal bacteria. Preventing dental caries and preventing or treating periodontal disease can be achieved by applying chemicals to make the body incompatible with the bacteria or to remove the bacteria.

As a recent drug treatment method, a biofilm and a bacterial flora therein are removed with a scaler, and a small amount of an antibacterial drug is placed on a denture and gums in a drug retainer (Hidenobu Izukufuku / National Institute of Infectious Diseases / Oral Science) There is also a method of injecting an antibacterial drug into a periodontal pocket with an injection device. Examples of antibacterial agents include chlorhexidine gel, poplon iodine, stannous fluoride gel, minocycline hydrochloride, and the like.

It is usual to use a fluorine compound for caries prevention. For example, a fluorine compound is applied by a cotton ball method and a mouthpiece method. In order to improve the coating effect, an electrical treatment is often performed after coating. For example, in a general coating method (a cotton ball method) using a phosphoric acid sodium fluoride solution and a 2% sodium fluoride solution, an electric treatment such as an iontophoresis method is performed. There is also a method of applying a fluoride gel instead of a solution in order to enhance the residual property. There are also a method of rinsing the fluoride solution daily or once a week and a method of brushing with a fluoride-containing toothpaste. In these, a fluorine compound is applied to a tooth, and the surface of the tooth is a reaction product of the fluorine and the tooth to resist dental caries.

In recent years, tea and its component catechin are said to be good in place of fluorine compounds. For example, Patent 29
No. 79514 discloses a method for producing a caries preventive from tea leaves. Tea and its component catechin have been found to be effective not only in preventing dental caries but also in preventing and treating periodontal disease. Japanese Patent Publication No. 11-240816 discloses that a mixture of shrac and alcohol and Japanese Patent Publication No. 11-222419 are effective in preventing caries and preventing and treating periodontal disease using tannin and licorice extract. JP-A-59-15231
1, Japanese Patent Publication No. 6-72091, Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-25670, Japanese Patent No. 2999791, Japanese Patent No. 2975380, and various other compounds are disclosed as substitutes for fluorine compounds.

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

It is clear that a drug has no effect unless it acts on an affected part at an effective concentration for an effective time. The conventional method has a problem in that it operates for an effective time. There is also a problem that amateurs cannot. For example, application of a fluorine compound includes a cotton ball method and a mouthpiece method, both of which require advanced techniques and are performed by dentists. Since the application time is short and the effect is easily interrupted, the effect is enhanced by electric treatment after application. When applying a dentifrice with a toothbrush, chemicals are discharged by mouth washing and a high concentration cannot be maintained. Finger application, syringe application,
Spray is also removed with saliva. The mouthpiece method is difficult to bite for a long time. The drag retainer to be put on the teeth is not easy to use because it takes a plaster of an individual's teeth with plaster and then forms the film, and must be manufactured by a dentist. Since the drag retainer is placed over the teeth, it is difficult to cover the upset teeth. In addition, since it covers the entire teeth and gums, it is difficult to use if the dentition is missing.
It is necessary to ask the dentist how to inject an antibacterial drug into the periodontal pocket with a syringe. This method cannot be applied to teeth and cannot prevent dental caries. That is, it is necessary to invent a method of applying a chemical to teeth and gums for preventing caries and preventing and treating periodontal disease, which acts on an affected part at an effective concentration for an effective time. In addition, there is a need for a drug application tool that can be easily operated by an effective concentration at an effective concentration for an effective time. The present inventor discloses a tool as well as means for solving the above problems.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

The present inventor has set out the following in order to achieve the above object.
The method of applying a base cloth to teeth was studied. That is, if an effective chemical is applied to a base cloth together with a binder (adhesive), and the active cloth is covered with teeth, the effective concentration can be applied for an effective time. In addition, even an amateur can easily do it. If the drug is a gel, the binder may not be needed in some cases. If the means for solving the problems are indicated in a bulleted list, they are as follows. (1) A method for treating or preventing teeth and gums, which comprises applying a jelly-like fluorine compound to a base cloth and applying the base cloth to the teeth. (2) A dental caries preventive device characterized by applying a jelly-like fluorine compound to a base fabric. 3. A tool for treating or preventing teeth and gums in which a jelly-like fluorine compound has been applied to a rectangular base cloth body having one front side center notch and two rear side center notches. 4. A dental caries preventive device characterized by applying a jelly-like fluorine compound to an approximately horseshoe-shaped base cloth. 5 for sticking to teeth and gums, a binder and dental chemicals being applied to a base cloth body, wherein the base cloth body has one central notch at the front side and two central notches at the rear side.
A tool for treating or preventing teeth and gums, which are rectangular bodies with multiple points. 6 for sticking to teeth and gums, a binder and dental chemicals are applied to a base cloth, and the base cloth is a rectangular body having a large number of cutouts on both front and rear sides. A method for treating or preventing gums. 7. A preventive and therapeutic device for teeth and gums to be adhered to teeth and gums in which an adhesive compound and a drug are applied to a base cloth. 8 A tooth and gum treatment tool to be applied to teeth and gums in which an adhesive compound and catechin are applied to a base cloth.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a side view of the product of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the product of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a sectional view of the use of the present invention, FIG. 4 (a) is a plan view of a tooth, and FIG. FIG. 4) is a diagram illustrating a product of the present invention covering teeth. FIG. 5 is a front view of each embodiment of the present invention.
(B) and (c) are shape examples. Reference numeral 1 is the product of the present invention, 2 is a base cloth, 3 is a drug, 4 is a binder, 5 is a tooth, 6 is a gum, 7 is a pocket, 8 is an oral cavity, and 9 is a film. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 cut portions. 20 is a rectangular base cloth body having three cut portions, 50, 5
Reference numerals 1 and 52 denote bent portions of the tooth row.

In the present invention, a mixture of a medicine 3 and a binder 4 is applied to a base cloth 2 as shown in FIG. In the working state, there is a film 9 for preventing drying. The shape of the base fabric 2 is provided with cuts 10, 11, 12 as shown in FIG.
This is because the teeth are curved as shown in FIG.
This is to adapt to this curvature. Cut 10 is 50,
11 corresponds to 51 and 12 corresponds to 52 tooth row bends.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the use of the present invention, showing a state in which a tooth of the present invention is covered. The teeth 5 are rooted at the gum 6 and have pockets below the teeth. So-called plaque accumulates in these pockets and becomes tartar. Making teeth resistant to caries and removing caries and periodontal bacteria can make teeth and the whole body healthy. As shown in FIG. 3, the medicine 3 can easily contact the teeth and gums at a high concentration for a long time by the binder 4 and the base cloth 2. For the prevention and treatment of dental caries, it is desirable to apply a chemical only to the teeth 5. For prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, the medicine can be applied to the gingiva 6 and the pocket 7 as well. Reference numeral 71 denotes periodontal ligament, and reference numeral 72 denotes bone.

FIG. 4A is a model of a tooth row. 50,
There are approximately 51 and 52 bends. As shown in (b), the product of the present invention can be entirely coated. The shape shown in FIG. 2 is desirable so that the coating can be performed properly and easily. However, the shape shown in FIG. 5 may be used.

FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the shape. (A) is horseshoe-shaped and easily covers teeth. (B) is a rectangle with cuts, and (c) is a simple rectangle with a problem that the cut portion is likely to be wrinkled, but it is the simplest in manufacturing.

As the compound used for adjusting the viscosity of the medicinal ingredient and as a binder, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose and the like are selected. With these, the medicinal ingredient is made into a jelly state.
Further, a humectant such as glycerin is mixed. The degree of jelly is preferably such that it can be applied to the base cloth.

[0014]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS As shown in FIG. 1, a jelly-like fluorine compound is applied to a base cloth 2 such as a non-woven fabric to obtain a product of the present invention. As the jelly-like fluorine compound, a medicinal component drug 3
0.4% stannous fluoride is selected. Glycerin is added as a wetting agent to this, and the hardness is adjusted to such a degree that it can be applied with a binder 4 such as hydroxyethyl cellulose or hydroxypropyl cellulose. Further, a film 9 is applied to prevent drying to obtain the product 1 of the present invention. The base fabric 2 is provided with a cut 10 at the front center as shown in FIG. Cuts 11 and 12 are provided on the left and right sides of the rear central portion. When this shape is applied to the teeth, the shape becomes a substantially horseshoe shape, which is the shape of a row of teeth, and can be adapted to the curved shape of the teeth.

When using the product of the present invention obtained above, the film 9 is peeled off and put on teeth as shown in FIG. Periodontal disease treatment may extend to the gum pocket. In FIG. 3, the medicine 3 as a medicinal component is applied to the teeth 5. The base cloth 2 covers the teeth by the action of the binder 4. That is, the medicine 3 is applied to the teeth 5 for a long time and is not removed by saliva. Compared with the fluorine compound application, the work time of the dentist can be reduced as compared with the cotton ball method and the mouthpiece method. It is difficult for a small child to open his mouth for a long time, but the present invention can avoid such difficulties. The present invention does not require advanced technology and can be carried out by the mother. Also, the medicine is applied to the teeth regardless of whether the mouth is washed or saliva comes out.

As shown in FIG. 4, the base cloth 2 may be (a) shaped like a tooth row and (b) substantially horseshoe-shaped. That is,
As shown in FIG. 5, the base cloth 2 can be selected from (a) a substantially horseshoe shape, (b) cut front and rear, and (c) simply a rectangle. You only have to match the dentition. Furthermore, if the tooth row is deformed due to tooth extraction, the cut shape can be adjusted as appropriate with scissors. As the medicinal component 3 of the present invention, not only fluoride but also tea or its component catechin, or a medicament effective for various caries and periodontal disease can be used.

[0017]

Embodiment 2 In practicing the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 5, a base cloth 2 such as a nonwoven fabric and a jelly-like medicine 3 may be combined. When using, apply the jelly-like medicine 3 to the base cloth 2 as shown in the figure with a knife or the like,
Apply this to your teeth and gums with your fingers. In this embodiment, the jelly-like drug 3 can be variously changed such as fluoride and catechin.
When applying fluoride to lower grade students, a dentist or assistant prepares the necessary amount of time in advance and applies it to the student's teeth one after another. In this example, the drug can be changed and can be dispensed on the spot. In addition, there is no production loss.

[0018]

The present invention has the following effects since it is configured as described above. (1) The drug can be allowed to act for an effective time easily. 2 In addition, even an amateur can easily prevent and treat. 3. The mouthwash discharges chemicals and maintains a high concentration. 4 It is simple and does not need to ask a dentist. 5 It can also be used when teeth are swayed or missing. 6 Acts on the affected area at an effective concentration for an effective time 7 Easy to apply because it matches the shape of the dentition. 8 As an effect of the third to sixth aspects, it is easy to apply in a shape that matches the tooth row. 9. The effect of claim 7 is that since the conventional medicinal agent is jellyed and combined with the base cloth, the production is simple. As described above, the present invention is industrially useful.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a product of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the product of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view of a tooth.

FIG. 4 (a) is a plan view of a tooth,

FIG. 4 (b) is an explanatory view of the product of the present invention covering teeth.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing each embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. Product of the present invention 2. Base fabric 3. Drug 4. Binder 5. Teeth, 6. Gums, 7. Pocket 8. Oral cavity 9, Film 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ... cut section

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuation of the front page (71) Applicant 300066254 Toruhiro Shimazaki 12-1, Tokiwahirayanagicho, Matsudo-shi, Chiba Prefecture (72) Inventor Yozo Shimazaki 12-1 Tokiwahirayanagicho, Matsudo-shi, Chiba (72) Inventor Yasuko Shimazaki 1F term of 12th Tokiwahirayanagi-cho, Matsudo-shi, Chiba 4C076 AA77 BB23 CC16 DD38X EE32G FF31 FF34 GG16 4C086 AA01 AA02 AA04 BA08 HA24 MA01 MA02 MA04 MA05 NA05 NA11 NA12 ZA67

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A method for treating or preventing teeth and gums, comprising applying a jelly-like fluorine compound to a base cloth and applying the base cloth to teeth. 2. A tool for treating or preventing teeth and gums, wherein a jelly-like fluorine compound is applied to a base cloth. 3. A tooth according to claim 2, wherein a jelly-like fluorine compound is applied to a rectangular base cloth body having one center cutout on the front side and two center cutouts on the rear side. And gum treatment or prevention tools. 4. The device for treating or preventing teeth and gums according to claim 2, wherein a jelly-like fluorine compound is applied to a base cloth having a substantially horseshoe shape. 5. A paste for applying to a tooth or a gum, wherein a base cloth is coated with a binder and a dental chemical, and the base cloth is cut at one central portion of a front side and a central portion of a rear side. A tool for treating or preventing teeth and gums, which is a rectangular body having two missing portions. 6. A rectangular body having a base cloth body coated with a binder and dental chemicals, the base cloth body having a large number of notches on both front and rear sides. A device for treating or preventing teeth and gums, characterized in that: 7. A device for treating or preventing teeth and gums, which is applied to teeth and gums in which a base cloth and a jelly-like drug are combined. 8. The device for treating or preventing teeth and gums according to claim 7, wherein the device is applied to teeth and gums having an adhesive compound and catechin applied to a base cloth.