JP2583610Y2 - Toothbrush with maxillary toothpaste mirror and maxillary toothpaste for toothbrush - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

The present invention relates to an upper jaw in which a mirror is provided on the side of a brush table of a toothbrush so that the inspection of the back of the maxillary teeth and the occlusal part (the back of the maxillary teeth, etc.) and the observation of the brushing can be performed at the same time. The present invention relates to a toothbrush with a toothpaste mirror. The present invention also relates to a maxillary polisher for a toothbrush which is attached to a brush table of a toothbrush and can be used in the same manner as described above.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For treatment and prevention of periodontal disease and prevention of tooth decay,
Precise brushing is essential, and it is known to be effective especially for treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. For accurate brushing, it is necessary to inspect the teeth and observe the brushing simultaneously. It has been required to examine the condition of gingiva and plaque, to hit the tip of the bristles at the brushing place, and to brush the teeth while watching and adjusting the brush so that the brush pressure is not too strong.

Conventionally, there has been no oral endoscope capable of simultaneously examining the back side of the upper teeth and brushing. Some dental mirrors have a mirror in front of the handle, and others have a mirror at the back of the toothbrush or at the end of the handle. In any case, they simply stopped brushing and inspected.

[0004]

Conventionally, the toothbrush and the mirror were used separately or a mirror was provided at a position facing the brush. Therefore, when brushing the back of the upper teeth, etc., the brush tip and the contact portion were brushed. Could not be reflected on For this reason, accurate brushing was not possible, too much brushing and unpolished hair caused damage to the gingiva and plaque was not sufficiently removed, and the disease was worsened by polishing. In the treatment of periodontal disease, brushing was performed for more than one hour, and the user was tired.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a mirror on the toothbrush so that the hair tips and the contact portions thereof can be displayed during brushing of the back of the upper teeth and the like. An object of the present invention is to enable simultaneous observation of brushing, facilitate accurate and reliable brushing, and reduce user fatigue.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided:
A toothbrush 4 provided with a brush 7 is provided above a brush table 3 provided on the distal end side of the handle 1 via the oral cavity insertion portion 2, and a mirror 5 is provided so as to protrude toward the brush table 3, and the mirror 5 has a brush tip. 8 is projected toward the pattern 1 direction oblique brush 7 side or the pattern 1 direction. According to a second aspect of the present invention, the mirror 5 is mounted on an attachment body 12 held on the brush table 3 of the toothbrush 4. According to the third aspect, the attachment body 12 is detachably held on the brush stand 13. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the attachment body 12 is provided with holding portions 13 serving as locking edges on both inner sides of the side plate 19, a bottom plate 18, and the side plates 19 provided above the both end portions.
The brush according to claim 5, wherein at least one of the brush table and the mirror in the toothbrush provided with a brush above the brush table provided on the distal end side of the handle via the oral cavity insertion portion, the mirror is provided on the brush table. A holder 13 for holding the mirror 5 is provided. When the inner edge side of the mirror 5 is held by the holder 13, the mirror 5 provided via the attachment body 12 is arranged so as to protrude toward the brush table 3 side and the mirror 5 is furnished. The tip 8 is projected toward the pattern 1 direction oblique brush 7 side or the pattern 1 direction.
According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the attachment body 12 is provided with the holding portion 13 as an adhesion portion to be adhered to the brush stand 3. According to the seventh aspect, the mounting body 12 is provided with a bottom plate 18, a side plate 19 is provided upwardly at both ends thereof, and a holding portion 13 serving as a locking edge is provided inside both ends thereof, and is detachably attached to the brush stand 3. It is.

[0007]

A toothbrush 4 is held in one hand and a hand mirror is held in the other hand. The front teeth are polished up and down at the rear end of the brush 7. From the side incisors to the back teeth and the innermost part, the brush 7 is polished in the tooth row direction on the end side in the longitudinal direction of the brush 7 and on the brush surface. The occlusal part is polished in the direction of the dentition on the brush surface.

[0008] Since the tip of the mirror 5 is formed in a straight line, the mirror 5 exactly reflects the cervical direction of the innermost tooth and the width of the occlusal part, and the mirror 5 collides with the rear triangle during brushing. do not do. The angle α provided in the longitudinal direction, which will be described later, just falls within the angle of the upper and lower teeth at the time of opening, so that the rear end of the mirror 5 does not collide with the lower teeth.

Since the mirror 5 has a shape similar to the shape of a tooth,
Exactly one whole front tooth is projected. The brush 7 and the contact portion thereof are projected by an angle β in the direction of the brush 7 described later provided on the mirror 5 and the brush 7 is contacted with the teeth at a certain angle, so that the lateral direction of the mirror 5 becomes substantially parallel to the lateral direction of the hand mirror. And the angle α
The image is projected in the longitudinal direction, so that the image can be reflected and reflected on a hand mirror.

With respect to the front teeth, when the angle β is set to 0 °, the lateral direction of the mirror 5 is substantially parallel to the lateral direction of the hand mirror, so that it is easy to see. When the mirror 5 is provided at the center of the side of the brush table 3, the lower end of the mirror 5 is located below the front teeth, so that the upper ends of the front teeth are easy to see.

[0011]

An embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In FIG. 1, a toothbrush 4 having a brush 7 provided above a brush table 3 provided at a tip of a handle 1 via an oral cavity insertion portion 2 is provided, and a mirror 5 is provided to protrude laterally from the tip of the brush table 3. The mirror 5 projects the bristle tip 8 toward the brush 7 in one direction. Mirror holder 6
Are formed integrally with the brush stand 3, and the mirror surface 9 is provided on the mirror holder 6.

The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 corresponds to the brush 7 and the planted piece 11 of the embodiment shown in FIG. Mirror holder 6
Is integrally formed on a brush table 3 provided on the tip side of the handle 1 to form a flocked piece 1
1 is detachably fitted into the brush stand 3. When the brush 7 is reduced, the mirror 5 can be used many times by replacing the flock 11. The brush base 3 may be opened at the tip and the flocked piece 11 may be inserted in the longitudinal direction from the tip of the brush base 3, or the brush base 3 and the flocked piece 11 may be provided with concave and convex portions to be fitted to each other. .

The front shape of the mirror 5 is such that the distal end and the distal end are straight, the distal end is narrowed, and the portion of the outer edge closer to the distal end is a straight line parallel to the inner edge, and the portion of the outer edge closer to the tip is gentle. Curve. The longest part is about 13 mm and the maximum width is about 8 mm. The mirror 5 is provided with an end-to-end inclination in which the tip is located on the front side at an appropriate angle α such as about 50 ° in the longitudinal direction of the toothbrush 4 with respect to the front and back of the brush stand 3 parallel to each other. An inward slope is provided in which the outside is located on the front side at an appropriate angle β such as about 10 ° in the direction of the table 3. The length and width of the mirror 5 can be changed as appropriate. A plane mirror is used, and a plane mirror or a convex mirror is preferable because the reflection surface is appropriately large and wide, but a concave mirror can also be used. The mounting angle of the mirror 5 can be changed according to the type of the mirror 5 and other conditions (common to FIGS. 1 to 8).

The mirror 5 may be mounted on one of the left and right sides of the side end or the central portion of the brush stand 3, or the mirrors 5 may be attached to the both end portions of the toothbrush 4 or the left and right sides of the central portion, respectively. It may be attached (common to FIGS. 1 to 5).

Since the mirror 5 attached to the side of the center of the brush table 3 is used for the back of the front teeth, when the mirror 5 is positioned parallel to the front and back surfaces of the brush table 3 which are parallel to each other, the teeth and the mirror 5 face each other. Therefore, it is widely reflected and is preferable. It may be attached to a well-known electric or electric toothbrush, a normal toothbrush of various shapes, a gingival massage device having a rubber provided at the tip of the handle 1, or another oral hygiene device (common in FIGS. 1 to 8).

Mirrors 5 are provided on the right and left sides in front of the brush table 3, respectively, from the central incisor of the upper dentition to the left and right sides. Hold the handle 1 with one hand and the hand mirror with the other hand. When the rear end of the brush 7 is applied to the front teeth, the contact between the entire front teeth and the bristle tips 8 appears in the vertical direction of the mirror 5. The inspection and the brushing are simultaneously observed by sliding the toothbrush 4 up and down, and the brushing is performed accurately. When the brush 7 is applied to the cleaning surface or the end 8 of the toothbrush from the side incisor to the innermost part, the mirror 5
The contact between the tooth row direction and the bristle tip 8 appears in the front-rear direction. The toothbrush 4 is moved in the dentition direction, and brushing is sequentially performed in the dentition direction and the cervical direction. When the front side of the brush surface of the brush 7 is applied to the back tooth side of the bite portion, the contact between the bite portion and the bristle tip is reflected in the upper molar tooth bite portion in the tooth row direction. Slide in the direction of the dentition and brush in the direction of the dentition sequentially.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 showing the mounting thereof, the main body 20 is provided with the mirror 5 and the inner edge side thereof is the mounting body 12. The mounting body 12 is covered with a paper 14 on a holding part 13 which is an adhesive part. A cut 15 is made between the mounting body 12 and the mirror 5. The attachment body 12 is bent at the above-mentioned angle, the peeling paper 14 is peeled off, and the attachment body 12 is adhered to the back of the brush stand 3. The mounting body 12 provided at a fixed angle in advance is a mirror 5
In a similar position.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the mounting body 12 has a side plate 19 above the end of the bottom plate 18 and a holding portion 13 serving as a locking edge and an adhesive portion inside the tip of the side plate 19. Brush stand 3
The attachment body 12 and the mirror 5 to be attached with the side faces therebetween are formed integrally at an angle in advance.

The material of the main body 20 is made of synthetic resin, but may be metal or other material (common in FIGS. 3 to 8). The mirror surface 9 is bonded to the mirror holder 6. The mirror surface 10 may be formed by vacuum evaporation or metal plating. The mirror surface 9 may be formed of glass, metal, or other material (common to FIGS. 1 to 8).

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, a mirror 5 is provided as a mounting body 12 having a side plate 19 provided on both side ends of a bottom plate 18 and a holding portion 13 formed as a locking edge toward the inside of the upper end of the both side plate 19.
Are attached to the tip side surface of the attachment body 12. It is attached detachably from the tip of the brush stand 3. If the attachment body 12 is made of a flexible material, it can be fitted from the back of the brush stand 3. Mounting body 1
The symmetric mirror 5 may be provided at the position where the two mirrors face each other, or may be provided at one of the right and left sides. It is easy to see if the mirror 5 is arranged at the center of the brush stand 3 and used for the back of the front teeth (common to FIGS. 6 to 8). The mirror 5 can be used many times by removing and attaching the attachment body 12 and brushing all the teeth, and replacing the toothbrush 4 which has been reduced (FIGS. 6 to 8).

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the holding portion 1 is formed as a concave portion which is fitted into the side surface of the tip end of the brush stand 3 and the inner edge of the mirror 5 or the mirror.
3 and a holding part 13 and a mounting body 12 which are convex parts are provided and detachably mounted. An attachment body 12 may be provided on the inner edge side of the mirror 5 to form a holding portion 13 as a convex portion, and a holding portion 13 as a concave portion at the front end of the back of the brush stand 3 may be formed and fitted to each other.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the holding portion 13 provided on the brush stand 3 as an engagement protrusion and the holding portion 13 and the mounting body 12 formed as an engagement groove formed integrally with the mirror holder 6 are provided on the brush base 3. Fit from the tip and detachably attach.

[0023]

[Effects of the Invention] When using the toothbrush with the toothbrush with the upper toothpaste mirror and the toothbrush for the toothbrush of the present invention, the hair tip and the contact part thereof are projected. As a result, the inspection of the back of the maxillary teeth and the brushing can be simultaneously observed, so that accurate brushing can be easily performed and the fatigue of the user is reduced. Correct brushing naturally becomes a habit, and no brushing practice is required. Prevents gingival damage caused by overpolishing and the occurrence and deterioration of illness caused by unpolished teeth. Useless brushing is eliminated and time is shortened, and long-time brushing is also facilitated, which is suitable for treatment of periodontal disease. There is little reduction in toothbrushes because there is no time reduction and no excessive effort. Since the brushing instructor and the user can alternately use while watching, the user can improve quickly. Since the caregiver can effectively perform the treatment for the sick, the fatigue of both patients is small.

[0024]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG. 2;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG. 3;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a mounting view of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG. 5;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG. 6;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG. 7;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the embodiment of FIG. 8;

[Description of Signs] Brush stand 3 Toothbrush 4 Mirror 5 Mirror holder 6 Mirror surface 9 Mirror surface 10 Flocked piece 11 Mounting body 12 Holding part 13 Bottom plate 18 Side plate 19 Main body 20

Claims (7)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A toothbrush (4) provided with a brush (7) above a brush table (3) provided via an oral cavity insertion part (2) on a tip side of a handle (1). A mirror (5) is provided to protrude in the lateral direction, and the mirror (5) has a hair tip (8) and a handle (1).
A toothbrush with a maxillary toothpaste mirror configured to project toward the diagonal brush (7) side or the handle (1) direction. 2. A toothbrush with a maxillary toothpaste mirror according to claim 1, wherein the mirror is mounted on an attachment body which is held on a bristle base of the toothbrush. 3. The toothbrush with an upper toothpaste mirror according to claim 2, wherein the mounting body (12) is detachably held on the brush stand (13). 4. The mounting body (12) is provided with a holding portion (13) as a locking edge inside both upper ends of the side plate (19) and a bottom plate (1).
4. A toothbrush with an upper toothpaste mirror according to claim 3, wherein the upper end of the toothbrush is provided with side plates (19). 5. A brush base (3) and a mirror (5) in a toothbrush having a brush (7) above a brush base (3) provided at a distal end side of a handle (1) via an oral cavity insertion part (2). At least one of the holding units (1) holding the mirror (5) on the brush table (3)
3) is provided, and the mirror (5) provided via the mounting body (12) when the inner edge side of the mirror (5) is held by the holding portion (13).
For the toothbrush, which is arranged so as to protrude toward the brush table (3) side and the mirror (5) projects the bristles (8) toward the handle (1) direction oblique brush (7) side or the handle (1) direction. Maxillary toothpaste. 6. An upper toothpaste for toothbrushes according to claim 5, wherein the mounting body (12) is provided with a holding part (13) as an adhesive part for bonding to the brush stand (3). 7. The mounting body (12) is provided with a bottom plate (18), a side plate (19) facing upwards at both ends thereof, and a holding portion (13) serving as a locking edge provided on the inside of both ends thereof, and brushing. An upper toothpaste for a toothbrush according to claim 5, wherein the upper toothpaste is detachable from the table (3).