JP2003070811A - Finger pressing type dental floss - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate such problems that when bacterial plaque is removed with a dental floss, surely closely joining the floss yarn to the tooth surface is difficult, and the effect of the bacterial plaque removal is greatly changed depending on the method of a user or the standing state of teeth. SOLUTION: The floss yarn is closely joined to the tooth surface by utilizing the elasticity of a holder main body, and bacterial plaque is removed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an interdental cleaning tool for removing plaque on an abutment surface of teeth, and more particularly to a dental floss.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Removal of plaque on the surface adjacent to teeth is important for preventing alveolar pyorrhea, gingivitis, dental caries and bad breath. Conventionally, dental floss has been developed in order to remove plaque and the like adhering between the teeth.

[0003] A simple yarn-shaped floss or a holder type in which a stretched floss yarn and an extended holder form an overall Y-shape or F-shape is commercially available.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved] Toothbrushes have been actively researched and developed in terms of heads, handles, brushes, and other forms and materials. However, plaque removal on the adjacent tooth surface must be done without floss. I can't.

Therefore, dental plaque is used to remove plaque on the tooth adjoining surface. In the case of filamentous floss,
Insert the floss thread between both middle fingers to make the floss thread adhere closely to the tooth surface, and also insert the F type Y-shaped holder type where the floss thread is tensioned between the teeth to make the floss thread adhere to the tooth surface. ,
Move to remove plaque.

However, it is difficult to surely adhere the floss thread to the tooth surface, and the plaque removal effect is greatly influenced by the operability of the operator. Also, when the floss thread is inserted between the teeth,
May cause damage to the interdental papillae.

Further, it is difficult to bring the floss thread into close contact with a tooth row having a bad alignment of teeth, a region where the gingiva is retreated and a gap between teeth is wide. In addition, elderly people who need care can be brushed by a caregiver, but it is impossible to remove plaque on the adjacent surfaces of teeth and press-fitting of food pieces by floss, and there is concern that alveolar pyorrhea, gingivitis, etc. may worsen.

Some toothbrushes have an antibacterial material, and after use, the toothbrush is planted and stored and stored, but the floss is left alone and there is a concern that bacteria may grow due to insufficient water drying. It

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides two dental floss at the end of the holder, which is composed of a thread tension portion in which a floss thread is tensioned and a holder extended from the tension. It is joined to a V-shape or is formed into a V-shape by using a removable attachment, and a finger rest for pressing is provided between the thread tension portion and the holder.

There are two usages, one is pressing the finger rest with the thumb and the index finger, inserting two floss threads between one tooth, and using the elasticity of the holder, the floss thread is applied to the tooth surface. The two floss yarns work closely together to clean two surfaces simultaneously, improving cleaning efficiency and stabilizing operability. Also, since the distance between the floss yarn and the finger rest is short, it is easy to insert the floss yarn between the teeth. The risk of damaging the interdental papilla gum is reduced.

Another method of use is to insert a piece of floss thread between each tooth between the proximal and distal adjacent surfaces of the tooth, and then press the finger rest with the thumb and forefinger to bring the floss thread into close contact with the tooth surface. As such, since there are two ways to use, it is possible to select a method of use in which it is easy to insert the floss thread at the site to be used.

In this way, the elasticity of the floss holder body is used to bring the floss thread into close contact with the tooth surface, so that plaque can be reliably removed without being affected by the operability of the operator himself. It can be used in areas where normal floss is difficult to use, such as areas where the teeth are regressed and the interdental space is wide, and it is also effective for removing food pieces because two floss threads are used at the same time, and can be used by the elderly and caregivers. It is easy to use and saves time.

Further, the shape of the joint at the end of the holder or the shape of the base of the attachment allows the floss body to be planted, whereby the drainage of the floss thread is improved and the growth of bacteria can be suppressed and the washroom can be organized. It also helps you to stay organized,
Also, by changing the form and color of the attachment, it is possible to easily separate the floss at home or at work.

[0014]

According to the present invention, the push-fit dental floss has two dental floss composed of a tensioned tensioned portion of a floss yarn and a holder extending from the tensioned portion. By using the elasticity obtained by using, the floss yarn is surely brought into close contact with the tooth surface.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the push-fit type dental floss of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing the construction of the push-fit type dental floss of the present invention. FIG. 2 shows that the push-fit type dental floss is planted with the main body of the dental floss according to the shape of the end portion of the holder. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing that the water loss of the floss thread is improved and the growth of bacteria is suppressed.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a finger-rest with a thumb and forefinger pressing two floss yarns close to each other in an embodiment of a push-and-dend floss, and in this state, the floss yarns are inserted between the teeth. When the floss thread is closer to the fingertips, it is easier to insert than the conventional floss, and the risk of damaging the interdental papilla and gingiva is reduced. Fig. 4 shows a case where the floss thread is inserted between the teeth in the embodiment of the push-fit dental floss. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing that the floss body is V-shaped so that the elasticity of the holder causes the floss yarn to naturally adhere to the tooth surface. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a floss thread is inserted between both teeth, and then the finger rest is pressed by the thumb and the forefinger so that the floss thread is in close contact with the tooth surface. There are two ways to use, 5 can be selected depending on the part, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a case where the tooth press type dental floss is used for a row of teeth with poor alignment. 7 is a perspective view showing a place where the tooth is adhered to the tooth surface by the elasticity of the holder and the plaque removal efficiency is improved. FIG. Since the finger rest is pressed with the thumb and forefinger, it can be used for isolated teeth. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a push-fit type dental floss used in a region where the gingiva is regressed and the root surface is exposed, such as an elderly person. Also, the floss thread can be closely attached to remove plaque. Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing the second floss body attached to the removable attachment. When using the attachment, the floss thread is cut off. It is very economical because it can be replaced with a new one. Fig. 10 is a perspective view showing attachments with different shapes. It is possible to use each floss at family and work by changing the shape and color. .

[0017]

According to the present invention, two dental flosses, each of which is composed of a thread tension portion in which the floss is strained and a holder extending from the tension, are joined in a V shape at the end of the holder, and a removable attachment is used to form a V shape. By making the shape of the floss, the elasticity of the floss body is used to bring the floss thread into close contact with the tooth surface to remove plaque. The elasticity is used so that it can be used naturally and reliably regardless of the usage of the operator. There are two features of usage: inserting two floss threads between the teeth by pressing the finger rest with the thumb and forefinger, and inserting one floss thread between the teeth and then pressing the finger rest. Depending on the site, you can choose how to insert the floss thread easily between the teeth, which will also cut the floss thread and prevent interdental papilla gingival wounds.
Further, if the floss body is planted, the drainage of the floss thread is improved and the growth of bacteria is suppressed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view showing the structure of a push-fit dental floss of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the push-fit dental floss of the present invention is planted by the shape of the end portion of the holder.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a finger rest pressed by a thumb and an index finger in the embodiment of the push-pull type dendal floss of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a state where a floss thread is inserted between teeth in the embodiment of the push-fit dental floss of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state where a floss thread is inserted between teeth in the embodiment of the push-fit dental floss of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the use of the push-fit dental floss embodiment of the present invention for a dentition with poor tooth alignment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the push-fit dental floss of the present invention used for an isolated tooth.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a push-fit dental floss according to the present invention, which is used at a site where the gingiva of aged person is retracted and the root surface is exposed.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing that the floss body is attached to the removable attachment in the embodiment of the push-fit dental floss of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an attachment having a different form.

[Explanation of symbols]

１ Push-and-hold dental floss 2 Thread tension part 3 floss holder 4 finger rest 5 floss thread 6 Holder joint 7 Holder base 8 Detachable attachment

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A dental floss in which two dental floss composed of a thread tension part in which a floss thread is strained and a holder extended from the tension part are joined and integrated in a V-shape at the end of the holder. 2. A dental attachment in which two dental floss composed of a tensioned portion in which a floss yarn is tensioned and a holder extended from the tensioned portion are attached to a detachable attachment so as to form a V-shape at the end portion of the holder. Floss. 3. The dental floss according to claim 1, wherein a finger rest is provided between the thread tension portion and the holder and pressed with a finger. 4. A dental floss that utilizes the elasticity of the material of the holder by integrating two dental floss at the end of the holder or forming a V-shape with a removable attachment. 5. The dental floss according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein the base of the holder end portion or the base of the removable attachment has a form in which a floss body is planted.