JP2014188075A - Denture cleaning method and denture dyeing agent for use in denture cleaning method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a denture cleaning method capable of appropriately brushing a portion to which a denture plaque portion attached to a denture is attached or substantially removing stain to the periphery due to a dyeing agent in cleansing, and the dyeing agent for denture.SOLUTION: The denture cleaning method includes: rinsing the denture after a lapse of a prescribed time after applying a foam-like denture dyeing agent 5 containing water-soluble dyeing pigment, across a plate part 2 of a denture 1 taken out from the oral cavity and the whole surface of an artificial tooth part 3; detecting a colored part colored by reaction of the dyeing pigment contained in the denture dyeing agent 5 with the denture plaque; and mechanically brushing the part with a denture brush or the like till the color disappears. The denture dyeing agent 5 has a liquid-like form formed by mixing a cleaning agent, a humectant, a stabilizer, a bactericide, a colorant, a flavoring agent, and purified water. Alternatively the denture dyeing agent 5 has a tablet-like form formed by mixing a foaming agent, a cleaning agent, a humectant, an auxiliary cleaning agent, a bactericide, a colorant, and a flavoring agent.

Description

  The present invention relates to a denture cleaning method including a complete denture and a partial denture, and a denture stain used for the denture cleaning method.

In recent years, we have entered a super-aged society, and the number of bedridden caregivers, including those with dementia, has increased rapidly, and the problem of false pneumonia has become a social issue. This aspiration pneumonia refers to those who developed pneumonia in the elderly who had weak body resistance due to aspiration of their own oral bacteria and food residues. Are listed. Therefore, it is expected that aspiration pneumonia such as the onset of subclinical pneumonia due to aspiration of the bacterial layer (denture plaque) attached to the denture will increase with the progress of the super-aged society. Plaque control has been reviewed and has become a very important position

As a result, the necessity of oral care for elderly people with weak physical resistance, especially dentists, has been widely screamed. As part of this, oral care such as cleaning of the remaining teeth and oral mucosa and moisturizing is performed, but this attached denture is generally taken out of the oral cavity and washed with water. Some have been made. According to the foam type denture cleaning agent, put the denture in a cleaning container or on a paper etc. from a sealed container containing a mixture containing cleaning agent, surfactant, preservative, disinfectant, etc. If a mousse-like cleaning solution is sprayed from the nozzle onto the denture and wrapped, the denture plaque adhering to the surface of the denture will be peeled off from the denture, but there are some that cannot be removed by washing alone, so use a denture brush. This is mechanically removed and cleaned (for example, Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, as another cleaning method, although it is between some dental workers, a dental plaque staining solution for conventional teeth (for example, Patent Document 2) is substituted for a floor portion and an artificial tooth portion with a cotton swab. After application to the entire denture, the portion that remains red or blue even after washing with water is detected as a denture plaque, and the portion is brushed with a toothbrush and removed for cleaning.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2006-273830 Japanese Patent No. 481146

However, in the above-described cleaning with the denture cleaning agent, the site where the denture plaque adheres is not known, so the entire denture including the floor portion, the artificial tooth portion, or the clasp or bar in the case of the partial denture is removed. There is a problem that it takes time and time to polish carefully without using omission, and it takes time and effort. In addition, even if the mechanical polishing takes time and effort, if the denture plaque is hard and solidified, or if the layer is thick, it is objective whether or not the polishing has been completed until it is completely removed. There is a problem that it is difficult to make a judgment.

    In addition, when using plaque staining liquid for teeth, the area where the denture plaque adheres can be distinguished because it is stained red or blue, but since the plaque staining liquid is liquid, the denture If it is applied to the surface of the floor or artificial tooth, it will run down and contaminate the surroundings, making it difficult to handle. And in order to prevent this, application tools, such as a cotton ball and a cotton swab, must be used for denture application, and there is a problem that extra tools such as a separate container are required in addition to this.

Furthermore, since application with an application tool such as a cotton swab is a point contact line, if the target is a complete denture, application to a wide denture base such as a polished surface or mucous membrane surface is necessary. There is a problem that it takes time and labor to apply the coating. Also, during and after use of plaque stain solution, if the scattered stain adheres to the surface of the sink, folds, floor, clothes, etc. There is a problem that a dental worker in Japan cannot leave until these are cleaned.

  Furthermore, the plaque staining solution is easy to repel because the denture base, which is the main application surface, is a resin floor or metal floor, and it is difficult to apply uniformly and uniformly, so it cannot be applied to all denture plaques. There is a problem that there is a possibility of application leakage. In order to overcome such problems, when dentures are immersed in a small container containing plaque staining solution instead of application work, a large amount of expensive plaque staining solution is required. There is.

    In addition, since the staining solution for plaque is a liquid that is easily colored, it is very difficult to remove the staining solution that has permeated the joints between the denture base and the artificial tooth neck and cracks such as microcracks. For this reason, there is a problem in that the artificial dental lip side neck, the lining transition part of the denture base part, the broken repair mark, and the like remain unremoved, and the denture becomes aesthetically very bad.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In the denture cleaning method according to claim 1, the denture cleaning method according to claim 1 covers the entire surface of the denture floor portion, artificial tooth portion, etc. removed from the oral cavity. After the foam-like dyeing medium containing the water-soluble dyeing pigment is adhered over and after washing with water after a lapse of a predetermined time, the coloring pigment contained in the dyeing medium reacts with the denture plaque and is colored. The object is to find and detect the part, and to polish the part mechanically with a denture brush or the like until the color disappears, thereby removing the denture plaque.

The denture staining agent according to claim 2 is a liquid denture staining agent obtained by mixing a cleaning agent, a wetting agent, a stabilizer, a bactericide, a coloring agent, a flavoring agent and purified water.

  The denture stain according to claim 3 is a tablet denture stain formed by mixing a foaming agent, a cleaning agent, a wetting agent, a cleaning aid, a bactericidal agent, a coloring agent, and a flavoring agent.

  According to the above denture cleaning method, the denture plaque attached to the denture is colored red, so it is only necessary to brush the colored part with a brush until the color disappears. You can polish the part you are doing properly. Moreover, although the dyeing pigment is contained in the foam, since the foam is very fine, it is easy to spread on the whole with a finger or a denture brush. In addition, since the foam is difficult to disappear easily, the contact time of the dyed pigment to the denture can be maintained for a long time. As a result, the denture plaque is dyed well even when the content of the dyed pigment is small. Dirt around is almost eliminated. In addition, since the dyed pigment is confined in the foam, the scattering of the dye pigment can be prevented from this point, and the surrounding stains can be prevented.

Furthermore, application tools such as cotton balls and cotton swabs, and even a small container are not required. It is economical because the amount of dyeing pigment used is small. In addition, since the caregiver who is regularly engaged in the cleaning of the denture can grasp the stain of the denture, there is an advantage that the educational effect of the denture cleaning can be expected because the lack of cleaning after the denture brushing is known.

  According to the denture stain of claim 2, it is convenient to carry by enclosing it in a sealed container. At the time of use, the mousse-like denture dyeing agent is ejected from the injection port, and the entire denture is wrapped with foam, so that the work efficiency is improved.

  According to the denture dyeing agent of claim 3, a special sealed container is not required, and the production thereof is simple and inexpensive. Since it is a tablet, it is easy to use without being bulky during visiting care.

The flowchart figure of the denture cleaning method of this invention Explanatory drawing of spraying foam denture stain in the storage container of denture taken out from the oral cavity Illustration of dentures wrapped in foam in a container Illustration of washing dentures wrapped in foam with water Illustration of the denture coloring area after washing with water Illustration of brushing of colored parts Explanatory drawing where colored parts remain in parts such as cracks and scratches Cross-sectional explanatory drawing in which denture dyeing agent for tablets generates bubbles in water and wraps the denture

  The best mode of the denture cleaning method of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, this denture cleaning method is a water-soluble solution sealed in a sealed container 4 over the entire front and back surfaces of the floor portion 2 and artificial tooth portion 3 of the denture 1 removed from the oral cavity. After the foam-like denture dyeing agent 5 containing the above-mentioned dyeing pigment is directly applied or adhered in the storage container 6 and washed with water after a predetermined time has elapsed, the dyeing pigment contained in the denture dyeing agent 5 And finding a colored part 7 where the invisible denture plaque has reacted, and brushing the colored part 7 mechanically with a denture brush or the like 8 until the color disappears, thereby removing the denture plaque. Denture cleaning method. Although the denture 1 may be a complete denture or a partial denture, it is described as a complete denture in the figure.

  The foam-like denture dyeing agent 5 containing the water-soluble dyeing pigment used here is sealed in a sealed container 4 and the floor portion of the denture 1 in a foamed state from the spout of the container 4 during use. 2. Even if the denture dyeing agent 5 that has been directly mousseed is sprayed over the entire surface of the artificial tooth portion 3 or the like, it is turned into a foam when dissolved in water as a tablet, and the storage container 6 The denture 1 contained in the container may be wrapped with foam, but here, an example of the use of the denture dyeing agent 5 enclosed in the sealed container 4 will be described based on the illustrations of FIGS. 2 to 7 in the order of the flowchart of FIG. explain.

The denture 1 taken out from the oral cavity may be easily washed with water and then placed on the upper surface of the sink of the washstand, or may be placed on paper. As shown in FIG. May be put on. In any case, the member placed under the denture 1 has a dye pigment that is water-soluble and has a small content, so that it can be easily washed with water to clean it wherever it adheres. The entire outer periphery of the denture 1 is in a state of being wrapped by the dye pigment contained in the foamed liquid.

Since it is foamy, even if the denture base 2 of the denture 1 is a resin floor or a metal floor, it does not bounce on its surface and is easy to apply. In addition, because it is foamy, it can be applied over a wide range in a short time even if the coating area is large, and the foam state is maintained for a relatively long time and does not break down. Since the contact time with the entire surface of the denture 1 is kept long and the contact time with the dye pigment contained in the foam is also long, the reaction with the denture plaque is effectively performed without any leakage, It becomes easy to find even dirt of.

As shown in FIG. 3, the denture plaque and the staining pigment contained in the denture stain 5 are colored by leaving the entire surface of the denture 1 covered with bubbles of the staining medium for about 30 to 60 seconds. wait. This reaction time varies depending on the ratio of the staining pigment and other ingredients contained in the denture dyeing agent 5.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, it wash | cleans with the tap water etc. of a sink, and as shown in FIG. 5, the coloring site | part 7 colored red is confirmed. At this time, when the colored portion 7 does not exist, the operation is terminated because the denture plaque is not attached. When the colored portion 7 exists, the brushing is continued until the red color disappears as shown in FIG. In this brushing operation, the colored denture plaque separated by rubbing with the brush 8 and flowing with tap water or the like may be removed. Coloring that has penetrated into the joint between the denture base and the artificial tooth neck and cracks such as microcracks has been difficult to remove, but in the case of this denture stain 5, it is included in the denture stain 5. Since the content of the dye pigment is small, the dyeing that is colored on the artificial lip side neck, the lining transition part of the denture base, the broken repair mark, etc. is removed at the stage of washing and brushing.

The denture 1 from which the denture plaque has been removed is returned to the original oral cavity and used. As shown in FIG. 7, the portion 9 where the dyed pigment remaining without being removed is attached is deep cracks or deep scratches that cannot be removed by washing or brushing. It can be judged that there is. At this time, it is possible to ask the dentist to repair the denture 1 and take early measures so that the denture 1 will not break and become unusable.

The denture dye 5 encapsulated in the sealed container 4 has a weight ratio of, for example, 30% coconut oil fatty acid amidopropyl betaine as a cleaning agent in a range of 10 to 35%, preferably 15 to 25%, most Preferably it is 18 to 21%. As a wetting agent, glycerin is in the range of 3 to 15%, preferably 5 to 10%, and most preferably 7 to 10%. As a stabilizer, Na citrate is in the range of 0.5 to 5%, preferably 1.0 to 4%, and most preferably 1.2 to 2.5. As a disinfectant, isoprotylphenol in the range of 0.01 to 2.0%, preferably 0.05 to 1.0%, most preferably 0.08 to 0.6, Red 106 tar pigment is in the range of 0.2-3.0%, preferably 0.7-1.5, most preferably 0.8-1.1. As a flavoring agent, peppermint oil is in the range of 0.01 to 1.8%, preferably 0.05 to 0.5%, and most preferably 0.02 to 0.3. Purified water is in the range of 55-80%, preferably 65-75%, most preferably 68-72%. A mixture obtained by mixing the above substances at a ratio of% by weight is sealed in a sealed container.

In order to improve the viscosity of the denture dyeing agent 5 sealed in the sealed container 4 and delay the disappearance of the mousse-like foam that has been ejected, the ratio of glycerin as a wetting agent is increased and adjusted, and the denture is colored. In order to make it darker, it is possible to adjust the blending ratio such as increasing the content ratio of red 106 as a colorant. However, since the minimum time required for the foam to adhere to the denture and react with the denture plaque must be ensured, the proportion of wetting agent will not be less than 3%, and if it is too much, it will become deeply colored. Since it takes a long time to remove the pigment in the thick layer by brushing, the upper limit is 15% or less. Furthermore, the mixing ratio of the coloring agent that is a staining pigment cannot be determined unconditionally because it depends on the type of the coloring agent. However, in the case of the commonly used red 106, if it is 0.2 or less, bubbles are not generated. In order to maintain it for a long time, the blending ratio of glycerin as a wetting agent and Na citrate as a stabilizer must be increased, and the entire blending balance is lost. On the other hand, if it is 3.0% or more, the portion where the denture plaque is not attached is also colored, so that the brushing work of this colored portion is excessive, leading to the extension of the entire work time and the surrounding area. It causes environmental pollution and is uneconomical because it uses a lot of dye pigments. Other mixed drugs may be appropriately increased or decreased depending on the intended use and purpose.

In the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 7 described above, the denture dyeing agent 5 includes 20% coconut oil fatty acid amidopropyl betaine, 8% glycerin, 2.0% Na citrate, and isoprotylphenol. 0.2, red 106 tar pigment 0.8%, peppermint oil 0.1, purified water 68.9% mixed and denture dyeing agent 5 with a total weight of 130g enclosed in a sealed container What was done was used .

The cleaning agent, wetting agent, stabilizer, bactericidal agent, coloring agent, and flavoring agent described above are merely examples, and other commercially available drugs may be used. For example, lauric acid amidopropyldimethylamine oxide (30%) may be used as a cleaning agent, propylene glycol may be used as a wetting agent, and red 104 may be used as a coloring agent.

FIG. 8 shows an example in which the denture stain 5 is a tablet. In this case, the denture 1 taken out from the oral cavity is simply washed with water and then stored in the storage container 6, and the foam of the denture 1 is formed by pouring water after putting a tablet of the denture stain 5. Envelop the whole of. Subsequent work steps are the same as those shown in FIGS.

  As a tablet of the denture dye 5 used here, for example, sodium bicarbonate as a foaming agent is 45 to 75% and succinic acid is 2 to 8% as a foaming agent, preferably 50 to 65 and 3 to 6, respectively. %, Most preferably in the range of 55-60% and 4-5% respectively. Sodium lauryl sulfate as a cleaning aid is in the range of 0.5 to 5%, preferably 0.7 to 3.0%, most preferably 0.9 to 2.5%. Sorbitol as a wetting agent is in the range of 1-8%, preferably 2-7%, most preferably 3-4%. Sodium sulfate is used as a cleaning aid in the range of 15 to 40%, preferably 20 to 35%, and most preferably 25 to 30%. As a disinfectant, isopropylmethylphenol is in the range of 0.05 to 2.0%, preferably 0.08 to 1.5%, most preferably 0.1 to 0, 5%. Red 106 is used as a colorant in the range of 0.01 to 1.5%, preferably 0.03 to 1.0%, and most preferably 0.05 to 0.5%. As a flavoring agent, 0.01 to 0.5% of mint brain is mixed to form tablets.

  In the usage examples of FIGS. 3-6 and FIG. 8, sodium bicarbonate 60%, succinic acid 5%, sodium lauryl sulfate 1.0%, sorbitol 5%, sodium sulfate 28.6%, isopropyl methyl alcohol 0 2%, 0.1% red 106 and 0.1% mint brain, mixed into tablets, were used.

The above is an example, and other commercially available drugs may be used. For example, sodium carbonate, malic acid as a foaming agent, higher fatty acid sodium as a cleaning aid, scrolls as a wetting agent, sodium chloride as a cleaning aid, triclosan as a bactericidal agent, and red 104 as a coloring agent May be.

The denture cleaning method and denture stain used in the denture cleaning method of the present invention can be effectively used in a dental clinic, a hospital, a care facility at a care visit, a personal home, etc. it can.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Denture 2 Floor part 3 Artificial tooth part 4 Sealing container 5 Denture dye 6 Storage container 7 Colored part 8 Denture brush

Claims (3)

  After attaching a foam denture dyeing agent containing a water-soluble dyeing pigment over the entire surface of the denture floor part, artificial tooth part, etc. removed from the oral cavity, after washing for a predetermined time, the denture The coloring pigment contained in the staining agent and the denture plaque react to find a colored portion, and the portion is polished with a denture brush etc. until the coloring disappears to remove the denture plaque. A denture cleaning method as a feature.   A liquid denture stain comprising a mixture of a cleaning agent, a wetting agent, a stabilizer, a bactericidal agent, a coloring agent, a flavoring agent and purified water. A tablet denture dyeing agent comprising a foaming agent, a cleaning agent, a wetting agent, a cleaning auxiliary agent, a bactericidal agent, a coloring agent, and a flavoring agent.

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