JP2007152011A - Gum massage device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gum massage device which has selectable shape and accessory members according to users' mouth conditions or their liking, and which massages even very narrow clearance between teeth and every corner of the gums at the back of teeth. <P>SOLUTION: The gums massage device 1 for massaging gums within the mouth consists of a handle 4 gripped by a user's hand, a pressing part 3 inserted into the user's mouth and a pressing member 2 provided at the tip of the pressing part 3 for massaging the user's gums. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a device for performing pressure massage on a gum used to maintain and enhance gum health.

Generally, toothbrushing with a toothbrush is performed to keep the oral cavity clean. Also, in recent years, consumers are also concerned about the health of teeth, and products that remove plaque while moving a thread between teeth and a tip that is used to polish narrow gaps between teeth are extremely small. The brush which we did is sold.
However, since teeth are supported by the gums and affect each other, it is necessary to keep the gums in good condition for the health of the teeth. Thus, several inventions relating to instruments intended to massage the gums have been made.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an invention relating to a “massage device for tightening gingival gums for the purpose of improving and preventing periodontitis” under the name “metal body gingival gum massager”.
Hereinafter, a conventional instrument for massaging a gum will be described with reference to FIG.
(A) of FIG. 7 is a side view of a metal body gingival gum massager, (b) is a front view of a metal body gum gum massager.
As shown in (a), the metal body gingival gum massager 39 has a smooth concavo-convex shape at the top end portion. The end portion of the distal end portion is a working surface 41 at the back of the oral cavity, and the lower portion continuous with the working portion 41 is a stronger working surface 40. The gums are massaged by the stronger action surface 40 and the action surface 41 at the back of the oral cavity, but a weaker action surface 42 is provided on the back surface thereof, and this part can also be used for massage. The user holds the grip portion 43 and uses it.

The metal body gingival gum massager 39 in the present invention is characterized by being composed of metal or hard ceramic, and has a friction against the mucous membrane in the oral cavity such as a gum compared with a toothbrush or a soft silicone resin plastic. There are few, and it is said that it can massage without damaging the oral cavity.
In addition, using this metal body gingival gum massager 39 after warming it with lukewarm water or the like is said to have an effect of improving blood circulation.

Patent Document 2 discloses an invention relating to a massage brush that can obtain a massage effect in two directions, the horizontal direction and the vertical direction, under the name “gum massage brush”.
According to the present invention, “a brush portion is provided at a tip of a shaft portion via a spring portion, and at least the spring portion of the shaft portion and the spring portion is formed of a resin having a spring property, and the spring portion The brush part is integrally formed with a soft synthetic resin on the outer peripheral part on the tip side of the toothpaste, and the gum massage brush of the present invention is a brush for massaging the gums, and has a shaft part. A brush portion is provided at the tip of the brush portion via a spring portion, and convex portions are integrally formed on both surfaces of the brush portion, and the convex portion formed on one surface of the brush portion is in the axial direction. The convex portion formed on the other surface of the brush portion is formed so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the other side of the brush portion, and is formed in a direction parallel to the axial direction.

  In the present invention, the brush portion is integrally formed with the spring portion, so that the brush portion is securely fixed to the shaft portion, and the brush portion does not fall off from the shaft portion. Furthermore, by providing a brush part at the tip of the shaft part via a spring part, the force applied to the gums is softened and a safe massage is possible. In particular, it is said that it is easy to adjust the force when using it in nursing care for elderly people and the like.

JP 2002-119562 A JP 2001-70043 A

However, in the invention disclosed in Patent Document 1, the strong working surface 40, the deep working surface 41, and the weak working surface 42 are all formed of a smooth surface having a relatively large surface area. There was a problem that the gums sandwiched between the teeth that are most likely to cause periodontal disease cannot be directly massaged.
Further, in the inventions disclosed in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, since the handle portion is a rod-shaped body, even if it is suitable for massaging the gums on the surface side of the teeth, When massaging a certain gum, it is necessary to keep the mouth wide open while taking into account the insertion angle.
Further, in Patent Document 2, if the use is continued for a long period of time, there is a problem that the spring part is deteriorated due to pressure applied, or the brush part is worn.

  The present invention has been made in response to such a conventional situation, and gums with a slight gap between teeth can also give a firm massage effect, and prevent or improve periodontal diseases such as gingivitis. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gum massage device that can be used easily even by a child with a narrow oral cavity or a person with a problem such as difficulty in opening the mouth.

In order to achieve the above object, the gum massage instrument according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a pressing portion having a pressing member for pressing the gum and a handle portion continuous to the pressing portion. To do.
In the massage instrument for gums having the above-described configuration, the user can hold the grip portion and put the pressing portion into the oral cavity, and press the pressing member against the gum to give a pleasant stimulus without damaging the gums. Has the effect of promoting gum health.

Moreover, the massage instrument for gums which is invention of Claim 2 is provided with the at least 2 or more press member from which the installation angle differs in the press part in the massage instrument for gums of Claim 1 characterized by the above-mentioned. is there.
In the gum massage instrument having the above-described configuration, the pressing member can be applied from different angles without greatly changing the insertion angle of the handle portion into the oral cavity. For example, the first pressing member is installed in the vertical direction with respect to the pressing portion, and the second pressing member is installed in a substantially horizontal direction with respect to the pressing portion, so that the insertion angle of the handle portion into the oral cavity is not greatly changed. In both cases, the grip portion can be moved up and down, left and right, and each portion that needs to be pressed can be easily massaged.

The gum massage device according to claim 3 is the gum massage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pressing portions are provided at both ends of the handle portion.
The gum massage instrument having the above-described configuration has an effect that two pressing portions provided on the handle portion can be freely used. For example, by attaching two pressing members having different hardnesses, the massage can be strengthened to increase the massage effect.

A gum massage instrument according to claim 4 is the gum massage instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pressing portion is formed in a curved shape. It is.
The gum massage device having the above-described configuration has an effect that the curved portion of the pressing portion does not touch the dentition and the pressing member can easily reach the gums on the back side of the upper jaw and the lower jaw.

The massage instrument for gums, which is the invention according to claim 5, is the massage instrument for gums according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the handle portion has a rotation shaft that can be folded at an intermediate portion thereof. It is characterized by comprising.
In the gum massage instrument of the said structure, it has the effect | action that it becomes more compact by folding a handle part along a rotating shaft.

The gum massage instrument according to claim 6 is the gum massage instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pressing member is detachable from the pressing portion. It is what.
In the massage instrument for gums having the above-described configuration, when the first attached pressing member is worn, it can be replaced with a new pressing member. Furthermore, it has the effect | action that the press member from which a raw material and a shape differ can be attached and used according to a user's intraoral state and liking.

As described above, the gum massage instrument according to claim 1 of the present invention provides an instrument that exhibits a suitable massage effect while having a simple structure.
Moreover, in the massage instrument for gums of Claim 2 of this invention, a gum can be massaged from various angles by providing the several press member from which an installation angle differs.
In the gum massage instrument according to claim 3 of the present invention, when one of the pressing members is worn, the other can be used. Can do.

In the gum massage apparatus according to claim 4 of the present invention, the pressing portion is formed in a curved shape, so that it does not come into contact with the teeth, and there is a pressing member on the back gum and the gum on the back side of the tooth. Can be delivered and massaged.
In the gum massage instrument according to claim 5 of the present invention, it is compactly foldable and convenient to carry.
Finally, in the massage instrument for gums according to claim 6 of the present invention, it is possible not only to replace the worn pressing member and continue to use it for a long time, but also to attach a pressing member of different material and shape, and And massage according to the condition of the gums.

Below, the massage instrument for gums which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG. 1 thru | or FIG.
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a gum appliance for gums according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (Especially corresponding to claims 1 and 4)
The massage instrument 1 for gums is provided by a handle part 4 which is a part held by the user, a pressing part 3 which is inserted into the mouth by the user, and a pressing member 2 which is provided at the tip of the pressing part 3 and massages the gums. It is configured.
The material of the handle part 4 and the pressing part 3 is an elastic metal, resin, plastic, ceramic, or an inelastic material, and is not limited. Alternatively, different materials such as plastic and rubber may be combined.
Moreover, although the press part 3 is curving in the semicircle shape in the figure, it is not limited to this shape. It may extend linearly from the handle 4, or may have a gentler curve than a semicircular shape, or may have an acute angle or an obtuse angle.
Since the pressing part 3 is curved as shown in FIG. 1, the pressing part 3 part is not in contact with the dentition rather than the pressing part is linear. Easy to reach and massage.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing a gum appliance for gums according to a second embodiment of the present invention. (In particular, it corresponds to claim 1, claim 2 and claim 4)
The massage instrument 5 for gums includes a handle portion 8 which is a part held by the user, a pressing portion 7 which is continuous with the grip portion 8, a first pressing member 6a provided at the tip of the pressing portion 7, and a pressing portion. It is comprised by the 2nd press member 6b provided in the inner part of the front-end | tip of the part 7. FIG.
Further, in the figure, a partial cross section of the user's lower gum 10 and tooth 9 is schematically shown. The usage of the gum massage apparatus 5 in the user's oral cavity will be described with reference to this figure. First, since the pressing portion 7 is curved, it comes into contact with the teeth 9 and gives the user discomfort. You can massage without.
Further, in the state shown in the figure, if the handle portion 8 is moved in the vertical arrow direction, the gums around the teeth 9 can be massaged by the first pressing member 6a, and if the handle portion 8 is moved in the horizontal arrow direction, the teeth Nine root gums can be massaged. When massaging the gums on the back side of the upper jaw, the same effect can be obtained with the same usage method.
In a conventional massage instrument for gums, it is necessary for a user to open a mouth and massage while changing the angle of the part corresponding to the handle part 8 greatly. In the gum massage instrument 5 of the present invention, There is no need.
Further, the first pressing member 6a and the second pressing member 6b are provided so as to form angles different from parallel (0 °) and vertical (90 °) with the end of the pressing portion 7, respectively.
Therefore, once the holding part 8 is held and the pressing part 7 is inserted into the oral cavity beyond the teeth 9, the holding part 8 is moved back and forth by the first pressing member 6a when the holding part 8 is moved up and down. For example, the gum 10 can be massaged by the second pressing member 6b.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing a gum appliance for gums according to a third embodiment of the present invention. (In particular, it corresponds to claim 1, claim 3 and claim 4)
The gum massaging device 11 includes a handle portion 14 that is a part of a user's hand, a pressing portion 13 that continues to one end of the grip portion 14, and a pressing member 12 that is provided at the tip of the pressing portion 13. The pressing portion 16 is connected to the other end of the handle portion 14, and the pressing member 15 is provided at the tip of the pressing portion 16.
In the present embodiment, the pressing member 12 and the pressing member 15 may be the same material and shape, or may be used in combination with different materials and shapes. Moreover, the shape of the pressing part 13 makes an arc larger, and the shape of the pressing part 16 can be configured as an arc smaller than the pressing part 13 and can be used in combination with a gum region. It is.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing a gum appliance for gums according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. (Corresponding to claims 4 and 5)
The massage instrument 17 for gums includes a handle portion 20 that the user uses in his / her hand, a pressing portion 19 that the user inserts into the mouth, a pressing member 18 provided at a tip portion of the pressing portion 19, and a grip portion 20. The rotary shaft 21 is configured to be foldable.
In the drawing, the rotation shaft 21 is provided at substantially the center position of the handle portion 20, but the rotation shaft 21 may be provided in the vicinity of the pressing portion 19 and only the pressing portion 19 may rotate. According to the configuration in which the pressing portion 19 is formed in a rod shape and the rotation shaft 21 is provided in the vicinity of the pressing portion 19, not only the function of folding but also the use angle of the pressing portion 19 in the oral cavity can be adjusted. Become.
The gum massage device 17 having such a configuration is very compact when folded around the rotation shaft 21 and does not become bulky when stored. It is suitable for being put in a portable toothbrush case or the like and carried with the toothbrush or the like on the go or on the road.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a gum massage instrument according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. (In particular, corresponding to claim 6)
A gum massage device 22 is attached to a grip portion 25 used by a user, a pressing portion 23 continuous with the grip portion 25, a screw 24 provided at a tip of the pressing portion 23, and a detachable attachment thereto. Replacement pressing members 26a, 26b, and 26c.
When the user massages a wide range of gums, it is preferable to use the replacement pressing member 26a having a gently curved surface. Further, when massaging the gums between the teeth, it is preferable to use a triangular pyramid replacement pressing member 26b. Furthermore, when it is desired to concentrate on a certain point and apply a stimulus, it is preferable to use the replacement pressing member 26c having a sharper tip than the replacement pressing member 26b.

In the drawing, the replacement pressing members 26a to 26c are attached by a screw hole provided in advance and a screw 24 provided in the pressing portion 23, but a mechanism for attaching the replacement pressing member to the pressing portion 23 is provided here. It is not limited and other mechanisms may be used.
Further, the material of the replacement pressing members 26a to 26c may be elastic rubber, resin, vinyl, plastic, metal, ceramic, or the like, but is not limited thereto. Further, the shape of the replacement pressing member is not limited to that shown in the replacement pressing members 26a to 26c.
About the pressing member for replacement, a plurality of pressing members are prepared according to the user's preference, the worn pressing member can be replaced and used over a long period of time, and the oral health can be maintained and is very economical. . Further, it goes without saying that such replacement pressing members 26a to 26c may be used in a gum massage apparatus as shown in FIGS.

Finally, a gum massage apparatus according to another embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6A is a conceptual diagram of a gum massage apparatus 27 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The gum massaging device 27 includes a handle portion 30 that the user holds and uses, a pressing portion 29 continuous with the grip portion 30, a first pressing member 28 a provided at the tip of the pressing portion 29, and a pressing portion. 29, the second pressing member 28b attached to the inner portion of the tip of the 29 and the third pressing member 28c attached to the other end of the handle portion 30.
About the 1st press member 28a and the 2nd press member 28b, the effect similar to the invention in the above-mentioned 2nd Embodiment is exhibited. However, the angle between the second pressing member 28b and the pressing portion 29 is steeper (60 °) than the angle (90 °) in the second embodiment. Of course, this angle is not particularly limited to these angles (90 °, 60 °), and may be 45 °, 30 °, or the like. That is, any angle may be used as long as it can form a different angle and provide a variation of pressing.
The third pressing member 28c is suitable for pressing the gum on the surface side of the tooth, and the three types of first pressing members can be used properly depending on the part of the gum.

(B) is a conceptual diagram of the gum appliance 31 for gums which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. The gum massage instrument 31 includes a grip portion 34, a pressing portion 33 that is continuous with the grip portion 34, and a pressing member 32 provided at the tip of the pressing portion 33. The pressing portion 33 in the present embodiment has a shape that borders a quadrangle (gate shape).
(C) It is a conceptual diagram of the massage instrument 35 for gums which concerns on the 8th Embodiment of this invention. The gum massage device 35 is constituted by a handle portion 38, a pressing portion 37 continuous with the handle portion 38, and a pressing member 36 provided at the tip of the pressing portion 37. The pressing portion 37 in the present embodiment has a shape that borders a square (diamond).

  Although the embodiment is shown in FIGS. 6A to 6C, the shape of the pressing portion, the mounting position, the number, and the shape of the first pressing member are not limited to these. Alternatively, the pressing portion may be made of a material that is hard and deformable, such as a wire, and the user may deform and use the shape most suitable for the user's use. Furthermore, it is also possible to provide a rotation shaft for these handles to further expand the variation.

  As described above with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6, the gum appliance for gums of the present invention is used in combination with a pressing part and a pressing member in accordance with the state and preference of the user's gums. It will be more effective for promoting health.

  The gum massage apparatus according to the present invention can be easily used as a habit for many people in order to maintain oral health, similar to a toothbrush. Moreover, it is suitable for carrying, long-term continuous use, and also suitable as a device prescribed by a dentist.

It is a conceptual diagram which shows the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram explaining the method of using the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a conceptual diagram which shows the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 6th Embodiment of this invention, (b) is a conceptual diagram which shows the massage instrument for gums which concerns on the 7th Embodiment of this invention. Yes, (c) is a conceptual diagram showing a gum massage instrument according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a side view of the instrument (metal body gingival gum massager) which massages the conventional gum, (b) is a front view of the metal body gum gum massager shown in (a).

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Massage instrument for gums 2 ... Pressing member 3 ... Pressing part 4 ... Handle part 5 ... Massage instrument for gums 6a ... First pressing member 6b ... Second pressing member 7 ... Pressing part 8 ... Handle part 9 ... Teeth 10 ... Gum 11 ... Gum massaging device 12 ... Pressing member 13 ... Pressing portion 14 ... Handle portion 15 ... Pressing member 16 ... Pressing portion 17 ... Gum massaging device 18 ... Pressing member 19 ... Pressing portion 20 ... Handle portion 21 ... Rotation Shaft 22 ... Gum massaging device 23 ... Pressing portion 24 ... Screw 25 ... Handle portion 26a-c ... Replacement pressing member 27 ... Gum massaging device 28a ... First pressing member 28b ... Second pressing member 28c ... Third Pressing member 29 ... pressing part 30 ... handle part 31 ... massage instrument for gums 32 ... pressing member 33 ... pressing part 34 ... handle part 35 ... massage instrument for gums 36 ... Pressing member 37 ... Pressing part 38 ... Handle part 39 ... Metal body gingival gum massager 40 ... Strong working surface 41 ... Working surface behind the oral cavity 42 ... Weak working surface 43 ... Hand grip part

Claims (6)

  A massage instrument for gums, comprising: a pressing part having a pressing member for pressing the gums; and a handle part continuous with the pressing part.   The gum pressing instrument according to claim 1, wherein the pressing portion includes at least two pressing members having different installation angles.   The gum pressing instrument according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the pressing portion is provided at both ends of the handle portion.   The gum pressing instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pressing portion is formed in a curved shape.   The gum device for a gum according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the handle portion includes a rotation shaft that can be folded at an intermediate portion thereof.   The gum pressing instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the pressing member is detachable from the pressing portion.