JPH04114312U - interdental measuring device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide an interdental measuring device for measuring the gap between teeth before using an electric interdental brush. [Structure] Has a circular through hole 1a and a screw hole 1b in the side wall.
a cylindrical body 1 having
The tapered shape 2 can be inserted into the head 2a toward the tip.
It consists of a measurement chip 2 which is formed into a thinner shape in order of width and has a scale 2c on its surface, and a gripping member 3 having a threaded part at its tip 3a that engages with the threaded hole 2b of the cylinder,
These are assembled as shown in Figure (a), and before polishing the interdental area with an electric brush, the measuring chip 2 is inserted between the teeth to measure the interdental gap.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

【Technical field】

The present invention is a precursor to the use of interdental measuring devices, more specifically electric interdental brushes. The present invention relates to an interdental measuring instrument suitable for use in measuring the gap between teeth.

0002

[Prior art]

The quality of plaque control is the key to periodontal treatment and prevention of periodontal disease. Affects prognosis. This plaque control is mainly used for home care on the patient's side. Currently, we rely on manual brushing, but it can cause problems such as adjacent tooth root surfaces, irregular tooth alignment, etc. Therefore, it may be difficult for patients to remove the plaque themselves. In particular, the interproximal area It is an area where it is easy to leave unpolished areas, and it is also an area where periodontal disease is likely to progress to a severe level. The applicant is interested in this interproximal space, especially the proximal root surfaces exposed due to gingival recession. Plaque removal and scaling are also recommended when there are forms that are unfavorable to plaque control. We have developed an electric interdental brush that is easy to polish after rings. This electric interdental brush is designed to The surgeon's side can be proactive in areas where plaque control on the patient's side has been limited. By controlling plaque effectively, you can achieve a better oral hygiene environment. It is. Therefore, this electric interdental brush has brushes with different thicknesses depending on the gap between teeth. Currently, three types of brushes with different diameters are used, but the If the space between the teeth is narrow compared to the diameter of the brush, the brush will not fit between the teeth, and if the space between the teeth is wide, the brush will not fit between the teeth. , it is not possible to perform sufficient polishing and it is not possible to effectively remove plaque. stomach.

0003

【the purpose】

This invention was created in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and it The purpose of the present invention is to provide an interdental measuring device for measuring the gap between teeth prior to It was made by

0004

【composition】

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a circular through hole and a screw hole in the side wall. A cylindrical body with a head part that can be inserted into a through hole of the cylindrical body, and a head part that can be inserted into a through hole of the cylindrical body, and A measuring chip is formed to be thinner and has a scale on its surface, and the tip has a scale. A gripping member having a threaded portion that engages with a threaded hole in the cylinder. It is.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of the interdental measuring device according to the present invention, and (a) is an overall perspective view, and figure (b) is an exploded perspective view, in which 1 is a cylinder, 2 is a measurement chip, 3 is a gripping member, and the cylinder 1 has a circular through hole 1a in the center and a screw hole 1 in the side wall. It has b. Moreover, the measurement chip is inserted into the through hole 1a of the cylinder 1 in the head. A cylindrical head 2a, and a tape that gradually becomes thinner from the head 2a toward the tip. and a tapered part 2b, and the tapered part 2b has a scale indicating the length from the tip. 2c is attached. Moreover, the gripping part 3 has a distal end that is screwed into the screw hole 1b of the cylindrical body. A screw 3a is provided.

[0006] When using the interdental measuring instrument according to the present invention, first, the circular through hole 1 of the cylinder body 1 is Insert the head 2a of the measurement gauge 2 into the hole a, and hold it in the screw hole 2b of the cylinder 1. Screw in the threaded part 3a of the member 3, and touch the head 2a of the measurement member 2 with the tip of the threaded part 3a. Press and secure. If the measurement chip 2 is a flat triangular shape as shown in the figure, Loosen the screw 3a and rotate the measuring chip 2 so that the scale face is the desired face. and fix it. Then, touch the tip of the measuring tip 2 to the tooth that you are about to brush. 2c, read the insertion depth from scale 2c, and then match the insertion depth to that scale. Select a brush with the correct diameter, attach the brush to the electric brush machine, and use it to brush between teeth. I do. Usually the brush is S. M. There are three types available: L (small, medium, large). The scale of the measuring chip is also S. M. It may be set to L. The figure also shows the measurement chip 2. Although an example in which the tapered portion 2b is formed into a flat plate shape is shown, it may be formed into a triangular pyramid, a cone, etc. depending on the insertion depth. Any desired shape other than the above may be used as long as the gap between the teeth can be measured. can be easily understood.

[0007]

【effect】

As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, the interdental area can be cleaned using an electric brush. Before polishing, the gap between the teeth can be measured in advance, so you can choose a brush with a diameter that matches the gap between the teeth. You can choose between teeth to effectively remove plaque between your teeth.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of the interdental measuring device according to the present invention, in which (a) is an overall perspective view, and (b) is an assembled view.

[Explanation of symbols]

1... Cylindrical body, 2... Measurement chip member, 3... Gripping member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cylindrical body having a circular through-hole and a screw hole in a side wall; a head that can be inserted into the through-hole of the cylindrical body, and that is formed to become gradually thinner from the head toward the tip; An interdental measuring device comprising: a measuring chip having a scale on its surface; and a gripping member having a threaded portion at its tip that engages with a threaded hole in the cylindrical body.