JP2005278734A - Mouthpiece as substitute for false tooth - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a mouthpiece as a substitute for false teeth, when removing the false teeth in sleeping etc., preventing deformation of the skeleton, wrinkles on a face, damage of gums and the like. <P>SOLUTION: This mouthpiece used when the false teeth are removed is molded into an almost horseshoe shape, formed with a gums inserting/fitting part coveringly fixed to the upper face, the lower face, or respective upper and lower faces along the shape of the upper part or lower part gums, and has an almost same height as that of the false teeth. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a mouthpiece for use as an alternative when dentures must be removed, such as at bedtime or during intense exercise.

  At bedtime, the denture is removed for cleaning and disinfection, but it is rare to use an alternative denture at that time, and while the denture is removed, the jawbone loses its support and returns to its original position. It is in a state that cannot be maintained. This leads to the deformation of the skeleton of the jaw and further causes the generation of facial wrinkles resulting from the deformation of the skeleton.

  When only the upper teeth or lower teeth are dentures, one side has teeth and the other side has no teeth during cleaning and disinfection at bedtime, and the gum is in a gum state. In such a case, in addition to the above problems, the gums without teeth are damaged by the occurrence of bruxism.

Furthermore, since the denture is not completely fixed in the mouth, the denture is displaced during intense exercise, causing damage to the gums and jaw skeleton.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-241341

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a denture replacement mouthpiece that prevents skeleton deformation, facial wrinkles, gum damage, and the like when a denture is removed at bedtime or the like.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a mouthpiece that is used when a denture is removed, and is formed into a substantially horseshoe shape, and a gum insertion part is formed on the upper surface along the shape of the upper gum and fixed. In addition, the height is almost the same as that of the denture.

  Moreover, this invention can be set as the structure which formed the gum insertion part to cover the lower surface of a mouthpiece along the shape of a lower gum, and to fix.

  Furthermore, this invention can also be set as the structure which formed the gum insertion part which covers and covers the upper surface and lower surface of a mouthpiece along the shape of an upper and lower gum.

  Furthermore, the present invention can employ a structure in which the base is molded of hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane as the material of the mouthpiece.

  Furthermore, this invention can also take the structure which provided the at least 1 or more air hole in the front of the said mouthpiece.

  According to the denture-replacement mouthpiece according to the present invention, when the denture is removed at bedtime, it is possible to sleep without deforming the original skeleton of the jaw, and it eliminates the problem of meshing and eliminates the discomfort in the oral cavity. And has the effect of contributing to deep sleep.

  In addition, by using a material having elasticity close to that of the gums, there is no need to worry about damaging the gums at the time of sleeping or intense exercise.

  Further, by providing an air hole in the denture substitute mouthpiece according to the present invention, breathing when the mouthpiece is worn can be performed smoothly.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the present invention. The denture-replacement mouthpiece 1 is formed in the shape and size substantially the same as the denture used by each individual. Specifically, the upper gums are formed on the upper surface of the mouthpiece body 2 formed in a substantially horseshoe shape. The gum insertion part 3 which covers and fixes along the shape of this is formed. And the gum insertion part 3 is provided with gum support members 3a and 3b in order to prevent deviation in the oral cavity, so that the gum is covered and closely adhered. Further, the mouthpiece body 2 is molded so as to have almost the same height as the denture used by each mouthpiece body 2.

  It is desirable to provide at least one or more air holes H in the front portion of the mouthpiece body 2. The mouthpiece body 2 has no teeth because it has no teeth, and is provided in order to reduce the burden when air is taken into the body from the mouth when the mouthpiece body 2 is worn. The size of the air hole H is such that breathing can be performed without a sense of incongruity, and three or more air holes H are preferably provided in the mouthpiece body 2 in order to smoothly perform such breathing.

  The material of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and can be integrally formed of plastic, synthetic resin, rubber or the like. It is also possible to mold the inside of the mouthpiece body 2 with plastic, and mold the outside that directly contacts the mouth with an elastic member such as silicon or urethane.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the back side of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The mouthpiece body 2 is formed with a portion 2a corresponding to the front teeth being thin and a portion 2b corresponding to the back teeth being thick considering the meshing of teeth. In addition, the portion 2a corresponding to the front teeth has a shape that can accommodate the lower front teeth.

  FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the present invention. The denture-replacement mouthpiece 1 is molded to have the same shape and size as the individual denture used, and the height of the mouthpiece body 2 is substantially the same as the individual denture used. It is molded to have The mouthpiece body 2 is formed with a portion 2a corresponding to the front teeth being thin and a portion 2b corresponding to the back teeth being thick considering the meshing of teeth. Further, the portion 2a corresponding to the front tooth has a shape that fits inside the upper front tooth.

  In addition, it is desirable to provide at least one or more air holes H in the front portion of the mouthpiece body 2 as described above. Further, the material is not particularly limited as described above.

  FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the back side of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. On the lower surface of the mouthpiece body 2 molded in a substantially horseshoe shape, a gum insertion part 3 is formed to be fixed along the shape of the lower gum. And the gum insertion part 3 is provided with gum support members 3a and 3b in order to prevent deviation in the oral cavity, so that the gum is covered and closely adhered.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the present invention. The denture-replacement mouthpiece 1 is molded in substantially the same shape and size as the denture used by each individual, specifically, on the upper and lower surfaces of the mouthpiece body 2 molded in a substantially horseshoe shape, The gum insertion part 3 which covers and fixes along the shape of each gum of upper part and lower part is formed. And the gum insertion part 3 is provided with gum support members 3a and 3b in order to prevent deviation in the oral cavity, so that the gum is covered and closely adhered. Further, the mouthpiece body 2 is molded so as to have almost the same height as the denture used by each mouthpiece body 2.

  In addition, it is desirable to provide at least one or more air holes H in the front portion of the mouthpiece body 2 as described above. Further, the material is not particularly limited as described above.

  FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention when the base 4 is molded of hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane. . Since the mouthpiece 1 for denture replacement according to the present invention needs to hold the skeleton of the jaw in a correct position when worn, the base 4 must be made of a hard material that does not lose its shape. As for the material, by using a material such as silicon or urethane having elasticity close to that of the gums, there is no need to worry about damaging the gums at the time of sleeping or intense exercise.

  FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention in which a base 4 is molded of hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane. .

  FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the denture replacement mouthpiece 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention in which a base 4 is molded of hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane. .

It is a perspective view which shows 1st embodiment of the mouthpiece for denture replacement concerning this invention. It is the perspective view which showed the back side of the mouthpiece for dentures substitution concerning 1st embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 2nd embodiment of the mouthpiece for dentures substitution concerning this invention. It is the perspective view which showed the back side of the mouthpiece for denture replacement according to 2nd embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows 3rd embodiment of the mouthpiece for dentures concerning this invention. In the denture replacement mouthpiece according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is a partial cross-sectional view in the case of adopting a configuration in which the base is molded with hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane. In the denture replacement mouthpiece according to the second embodiment of the present invention, it is a partial cross-sectional view in the case of adopting a configuration in which the base is molded with hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane. In the denture replacement mouthpiece according to the third embodiment of the present invention, it is a partial cross-sectional view in the case of adopting a configuration in which the base is molded with hard plastic and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane.

Explanation of symbols

1 Mouthpiece for denture replacement 2 Mouthpiece body 2a Location corresponding to front teeth 2b Location corresponding to back teeth 3 Gum insertion part 3a Gum support member 3b Gum support member 4 Base H Air hole

Claims (5)

  A mouthpiece that is used when the denture is removed, is formed into a substantially horseshoe shape, forms a gum insertion part to be fixed on the upper surface along the shape of the upper gum, and is almost the same height as the denture A mouthpiece for a denture replacement, characterized in that it is provided.   A mouthpiece that is used when the denture is removed, is molded into a substantially horseshoe shape, forms a gum insertion part to be fixed on the lower surface along the shape of the lower gum, and is almost the same height as the denture A mouthpiece for a denture replacement, characterized in that it is provided.   A mouthpiece to be used when removing dentures, which is formed into a substantially horseshoe shape, forming a gum insertion part to be fixed on the upper and lower surfaces along the shape of the upper and lower gums, and substantially the same as a denture Denture replacement mouthpiece characterized by having a height.   4. The denture replacement mouthpiece according to claim 1, wherein the mouthpiece is made of hard plastic as a material of the mouthpiece and the surface is coated with silicon or urethane. The denture replacement mouthpiece according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least one or more air holes are provided in front of the mouthpiece.

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