JP2004351155A - Ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give physiotherapy to an affected part easily at any time and to shorten a period required to fix an implant. <P>SOLUTION: An oscillation providing section 1b comprises an oscillation holding section, formed at the end of a bar-shaped main body of an apparatus made of a resin, holding an oscillator 3. A dimple 1a formed on the surface of the oscillator 3 in the oscillation providing section 1b is filled up with gel. The oscillation providing section 1b of the ultrasonic therapeutic apparatus 1 is applied to the affected part of a patient 12 who has an implant 11 implanted. An ultrasonic wave signal is provided to the oscillator 3 to generate an ultrasonic oscillation by the oscillator 3 and to transmit to the affected part with the implant via gel, and the formation of bone tissue at the affected part is facilitated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an ultrasonic treatment device used for promoting healing of an affected part in which an artificial root (implant) is embedded.
[0002]
[Prior art]
BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a treatment has been performed in which a pin-shaped artificial tooth root called an implant is embedded in an upper or lower jaw, and an artificial crown is screwed into the implant and attached.
Since the implant used for the above treatment requires a certain period of time to be integrated with the bone tissue of the patient's jaw, a denture was attached to the affected area during that time.
Therefore, it is conceivable to perform a physical therapy in which ultrasonic vibration is applied to the affected area at a dental clinic to promote the formation of bone tissue and shorten the implant fixing period, but such a physical therapy can be performed. At the present time, there is no prior art document for therapeutic devices.
[0003]
Therefore, no appropriate patent literature on this kind of treatment device can be given.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this way, the patient has to live a disabled life with the denture attached to the affected area for a period after the implant treatment until the implant is firmly fixed. At home, there is a demand for a device that can easily apply physical therapy to the affected area and shorten the implant fixation period.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an ultrasonic treatment apparatus capable of easily performing physiotherapy on an affected area at any time and shortening an implant fixing period.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, an ultrasonic therapeutic device of the present invention is an ultrasonic therapeutic device for performing physical therapy by applying ultrasonic vibration to an affected part in the oral cavity, and has a vibrator holding part at a distal end. It has a rod-shaped device main body and a vibrator held by the vibrator holding portion of the device main body, and the vibrator holding portion holding the vibrator is a vibration applying portion, and grips the device main body. The vibration applying section is applied to the affected part, and by supplying an ultrasonic signal to the vibrator, the vibrator is ultrasonically vibrated to transmit ultrasonic vibration to the affected part. is there. According to the ultrasonic therapy apparatus of the present invention, for example, after implanting the implant in the jaw, the vibration applying section is applied to the affected part, and the vibrator is ultrasonically vibrated. It can be transmitted to the affected area, promote the formation of bone tissue, and shorten the implantation period of the implant.
[0006]
Thereby, the inconvenient life period of attaching the denture until the implant is fixed can be shortened as much as possible.
In addition, since the vibrator is ultrasonically vibrated by gripping the rod-shaped device main body and applying the vibration imparting section to the diseased part, the treatment can be easily performed not only at the dental clinic but also at home.
[0007]
Further, the ultrasonic treatment device of the present invention, when applying the vibration applying portion to the affected part, on the surface side of the vibrator in the vibration applying part, intervening between the vibrator and the affected part, A recess is formed in which a gel for transmitting ultrasonic vibration of the vibrator to the affected area is formed.
Further, the ultrasonic therapy apparatus of the present invention is characterized in that the vibration applying section is detachable.
[0008]
Further, the ultrasonic therapy apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that a cover that covers at least the periphery except for the surface side of the vibrator is detachably attached to the vibration applying section.
Further, the ultrasonic therapy apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that an engagement means for engaging the cover with the device main body is provided between the cover and the device main body.
[0009]
Further, the ultrasonic therapy apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that a protective sheet for protecting the vibration applying section from interference of a patient's teeth is attached to a back surface of the vibration applying section.
Further, in the ultrasonic therapy apparatus of the present invention, a positioning recess for positioning the vibration applying section is formed on the back surface of the vibration applying section by fitting teeth at positions opposed to the affected section, or such a concave section. Wherein a positioning sheet having the following is attached.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an ultrasonic therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic treatment device illustrating the configuration of the ultrasonic treatment device of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the ultrasonic treatment device.
As shown in the figure, the ultrasonic therapy device 1 has a rod-shaped device main body 2 and a vibrator 3 provided at the tip of the device main body 2. The apparatus main body 2 includes a gripper 4 that can be gripped by hand, a small-diameter neck 5 extending from the gripper 4, and a vibrator holder 6 formed at the tip of the neck 5. For example, it is integrally molded from a resin having elasticity such as natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicon rubber or elastomer resin. Thereby, in particular, the neck portion 5 formed with a small diameter can be elastically deformed and bendable. In addition, it is preferable to use a thermoplastic resin as a resin forming the apparatus main body 2.
[0011]
The above-described vibrator 3 is fitted and held in the housing space 6a of the vibrator holding portion 6 at the tip end of the device body 2, and a slight depression 1a is formed on the surface side of the vibrator 3. Have been.
The distal end of the ultrasonic therapy device 1 where the vibrator 3 is held is a vibration imparting portion 1b.
[0012]
The vibrator 3 is fixed to a pedestal 7 made of aluminum or stainless steel, and is ultrasonically vibrated when an ultrasonic signal is supplied from an ultrasonic oscillator (not shown) via a lead wire 8. An insertion hole 9 is formed in the apparatus main body 2 in the longitudinal direction, and a lead wire 8 is inserted into the insertion hole 9.
[0013]
Next, a case will be described in which ultrasonic therapy is applied to the affected part in which the implant is implanted by the ultrasonic treatment device 1 to perform physical therapy.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic treatment device used for treatment.
When performing physical therapy on an affected part using the ultrasonic therapy device 1, first, the gel 10 is filled into the depression 1a formed on the surface side of the vibrator 3 in the vibration imparting portion 1b of the ultrasonic therapy device 1.
[0014]
Then, as shown in the figure, the vibration imparting portion 1b of the ultrasonic therapeutic device 1 is applied to the affected part 12 of the patient in which the implant 11 is embedded.
In this way, the gel 10 is interposed between the vibrator 3 of the vibration imparting section 1b and the diseased part 12 in which the implant 11 is embedded (see FIG. 2).
Here, the gel 10 serves as a medium for transmitting the ultrasonic vibration of the vibrator 3 to the diseased part 12, and is at least capable of efficiently transmitting the ultrasonic waves such as physical properties such as fluidity, viscosity, and density. It is sufficient if it has such properties, but furthermore, it is possible to perform sterilization, analgesia, and other actions of the affected part 12 by using a drug such as an analgesic such as a bactericide or the like, or a mixture thereof. You may do so.
Examples of drugs Antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, enzyme preparations, Chinese medicine, vitamins, nerve stimulants, anesthetics, corticosteroids, plant preparations, antibacterials, muscle relaxants, metabolic drugs, cytokines, amino acids Preparations, vasoconstrictors, vasodilators, drugs that can be expected to have an ionic effect.
[0015]
As described above, after the vibration imparting section 1 b of the ultrasonic therapy device 1 is applied to the affected part 12, the ultrasonic transmitter is operated to supply an ultrasonic signal to the vibrator 3 via the lead wire 8.
In this case, the vibrator 3 generates ultrasonic vibration, and the ultrasonic vibration of the vibrator 3 is transmitted to the affected part 12 via the gel 10.
Thereby, in the diseased part 12 in which the implant 11 is embedded, the formation of the bone tissue of the jaw is promoted, and the fixing period of the implant 11 is shortened.
[0016]
As described above, according to the ultrasonic treatment device 1 of the above embodiment, for example, after the implant 11 is embedded in the jaw, the vibration applying unit 1b is applied to the affected part 12, and the vibrator 3 is ultrasonically vibrated. Then, the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the affected part 12 which has been subjected to the implant treatment, and the formation of the bone tissue is promoted, so that the fixing period of the implant 11 can be shortened.
[0017]
Thereby, the inconvenient life period to which the denture is attached until the implant 11 is fixed can be shortened as much as possible.
Moreover, since the vibrator 3 is ultrasonically vibrated by gripping the rod-shaped device main body 2 and applying the vibration imparting portion 1b to the diseased part 12, the treatment can be easily performed not only at the dental clinic but also at home. .
[0018]
In addition, since the depression 1a is formed on the surface side of the vibrator 3 in the vibration applying section 1b, when the vibration applying section 1b is applied to the affected part 12, the vibration 3 is interposed between the vibrator 3 and the affected part 12. The gel 10 that transmits the ultrasonic vibration to the affected part 12 can be easily filled. Further, the internal pressure of the gel 10 can be easily adjusted by the pressing force of the vibration imparting portion 1b against the diseased part 12.
In addition, even if a dentist or the like uses the ultrasonic treatment device 1 for a patient who has come to the hospital, the dentist explains the method of use to the patient and passes the ultrasonic treatment device 1 to the patient. Or use it at home.
[0019]
The shape or the size of the vibration imparting portion 1b of the ultrasonic treatment device 1 is not limited to the above embodiment.
In FIG. 4, the vibration imparting portion 1 b is formed in a tapered shape that gradually widens toward the side of contact with the diseased part 12, and the recess 1 a on the surface side of the vibrator 3 is enlarged. According to the ultrasonic therapy device 1, the internal pressure of the gel 10 can be more easily adjusted by adjusting the pressing force against the affected part 12.
The one shown in FIG. 5 is obtained by smoothing the surface of the vibrator 3 of the vibration applying section 1b without providing the depression 1a.
[0020]
Further, the vibration applying section 1b is not limited to a circular shape in a plan view, and may be a rectangular shape in a plan view as shown in FIG.
FIG. 7 shows an ultrasonic treatment device 1 in which a small-diameter vibration imparting portion 1b is protruded. In this ultrasonic therapeutic device 1, the vibration imparting portion 1b is brought into direct contact with the implant 12 of the diseased part 12 to be superposed. Sound wave vibration can be applied.
[0021]
FIG. 8 shows an ultrasonic therapy device 1 in which the vibration imparting portion 1b is detachably attached to the neck portion 5. In this manner, by making the vibration imparting portion 1b detachable, the ultrasonic treatment device 1 can be used in accordance with the intended use. Can be used interchangeably with the vibration imparting portion 1b having various shapes and sizes.
In this case, the structure is such that the neck portion 5 and the vibration applying portion 1b are connected by the connecting member 13 so that the vibration applying portion 1b does not fall off.
[0022]
9 and 10 show the ultrasonic treatment device 1 in which a resin cover 14 covering at least the periphery of the vibration applying portion 1b except for the surface side of the vibrator 3 is detachable from the vibration applying portion 1b. . Then, in the ultrasonic treatment device 1, by attaching the cover 14, it is possible to easily form the depression 1 a having a size as required on the surface side of the vibrator 3 of the vibration applying portion 1 b.
In the ultrasonic treatment device 1 having this structure, the concave and convex portions are fitted into the outer peripheral surface of the vibrator holding portion 6 and the inner peripheral surface of the cover 14 so that the cover 14 is securely attached to the vibration applying portion 1b. 15 and convex portions 16 are formed.
[0023]
Further, the shape of the cover 14 is not limited to a tapered shape that gradually expands toward the side of contact with the affected part 12, but may be a rectangular shape in a sectional view that is not tapered as shown in FIG. .
[0024]
When the cover 14 is attached to the vibration imparting portion 1b in this way, as shown in FIG. 12, a gap is provided in the circumferential direction of the neck portion 5 as an engaging means so that the cover 14 does not fall off. 13 to form a plurality of protrusions 17, as shown in FIG. 13, a circumferentially extending ridge 18 is formed on the neck portion 5 to engage with the cover 14, or as shown in FIG. When the vibration applying portion 1b is detachable, it is preferable that a part of the cover 14 be engaged with the connecting member 13.
[0025]
FIG. 15 shows an ultrasonic treatment device 1 in which a protective sheet 21 is adhered to the back surface of the vibration imparting section 1b. According to the ultrasonic therapeutic device 1 to which the protective sheet 21 is attached as described above, the vibration imparting portion 1b can be protected when the tooth on the side facing the diseased part 12 is pressed during treatment. Also, by replacing this protective sheet at an appropriate cycle, the back surface of the apparatus main body can be protected.
[0026]
FIG. 16 shows an example in which a positioning sheet 22 is adhered to the back surface of the vibration applying section 1b. The positioning sheet 22 has a positioning concave portion 22a having irregularities corresponding to irregularities on the surface of the tooth on the side facing the diseased part 12 during treatment. Then, according to the ultrasonic therapy device 1, at the time of treatment, in a state where the vibration applying portion 1b is applied to the affected portion 12, the vibration applying portion 1b is lightly bitten, and the teeth on the opposite side to the affected portion 12 are positioned into the positioning recesses 22a. By virtue of this, the vibration applying portion 1b can be positioned very easily and accurately. In addition, since the positioning sheet is detachable from the apparatus main body, the versatility of the apparatus main body can be improved by using an apparatus main body having the same configuration and replacing a positioning sheet having an uneven shape according to a patient. Note that the positioning recess may be directly formed on the back surface of the apparatus main body instead of a general-purpose product.
[0027]
In the above embodiment, the lead wire 8 drawn from the rear end of the apparatus main body 2 is connected to the ultrasonic oscillator, and the ultrasonic signal is supplied from the ultrasonic oscillator. And a receiver and a power supply are provided inside the apparatus main body 2, an ultrasonic signal is transmitted from a transmitter of an ultrasonic oscillator, and the ultrasonic signal is received by the receiver of the ultrasonic treatment device 1, and the vibrator 3 is received. A cordless system may be used for supplying the power to the device, and in this case, the usability can be further improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the cord from being damaged by accidental biting.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the ultrasonic therapy apparatus of the present invention, for example, after implanting an implant in the jaw, the vibration applying section is applied to the affected area, and the vibrator is ultrasonically vibrated. The sonic vibrations can be transmitted to the affected area of the implant, thereby promoting the formation of bone tissue and shortening the period for fixing the implant.
Thereby, the inconvenient life period of attaching the denture until the implant is fixed can be shortened as much as possible.
Moreover, since the vibrator is ultrasonically vibrated by gripping the apparatus main body and applying the vibration applying section to the affected part, the vibrator can be easily used not only in a dental clinic but also at home.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic treatment device for explaining a configuration of an ultrasonic treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the ultrasonic treatment device for explaining the structure of the ultrasonic treatment device.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ultrasonic treatment device used for treatment.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a vibrator holding unit having another shape.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a vibrator holding unit having another shape.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a vibrator holding unit having another shape.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a vibrator holding unit having another shape.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a part of an ultrasonic treatment device in which a vibration applying unit is detachable.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the ultrasonic therapy device illustrating an ultrasonic therapy device in which a cover is attached to a vibration applying unit.
FIG. 10 is a plan view of a part of the ultrasonic therapeutic device illustrating the ultrasonic therapeutic device in which a cover is attached to the vibration applying section.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a part of the ultrasonic treatment device illustrating an ultrasonic treatment device in which a cover is attached to a vibration applying unit.
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a part of the ultrasonic therapeutic device illustrating the ultrasonic therapeutic device in which a cover is attached to a vibration applying unit.
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a part of the ultrasonic therapeutic device illustrating the ultrasonic therapeutic device in which a cover is attached to the vibration applying section.
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a part of the ultrasonic therapeutic device illustrating the ultrasonic therapeutic device in which the cover is attached to the vibration applying section.
FIG. 15 is a side view of a part of the ultrasonic treatment device in which a protective sheet is stuck to a vibration applying unit.
FIG. 16 is a side view of a part of the ultrasonic treatment device in which a positioning sheet is stuck to a vibration applying unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ultrasonic treatment device 1a Depression 1b Vibration provision part 2 Device main body 3 Vibrator 6 Vibrator holding part 10 Gel 12 Affected part 14 Cover 17 Projection (engaging means)
18 ridges (engaging means)
21 Protective sheet 22 Positioning sheet 22a Positioning recess

Claims (7)

An ultrasonic therapy device that performs physical therapy by applying ultrasonic vibration to an affected area in the oral cavity,
It has a rod-shaped device main body having a vibrator holding portion at the tip end, and a vibrator held by the vibrator holding portion of the device main body, and the vibrator holding portion holding the vibrator is configured to apply vibration. And applying the vibration applying unit to the affected part by gripping the device main body and supplying an ultrasonic signal to the vibrator, thereby causing the vibrator to ultrasonically vibrate and applying ultrasonic vibration to the affected part. An ultrasonic treatment device characterized by transmitting. On the surface side of the vibrator in the vibration applying unit, when applying the vibration applying unit to the affected part, the ultrasonic vibration of the vibrator is interposed between the vibrator and the affected part to the affected part. 2. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 1, wherein a recess is formed in which the gel to be transmitted can be filled. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration applying portion is detachable. The ultrasonic treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a cover that covers at least the periphery of the vibrator except for the surface side of the vibrator is detachably attached to the vibration applying unit. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 4, wherein an engagement means for engaging the cover with the device main body is provided between the cover and the device main body. The ultrasonic treatment device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a protective sheet for protecting the vibration applying unit from interference of a patient's teeth is attached to a back surface of the vibration applying unit. . The positioning concave part which positions the said vibration provision part by the tooth | gear of the opposition position of the said affected part fitting in the back surface of the said vibration provision part was formed. An ultrasonic therapy device as described.

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