JPH0412749A - Cecum measuring instrument for paradental disease - Google Patents
Cecum measuring instrument for paradental diseaseInfo
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Abstract
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】
産業上の利用分野
本発明は、歯周疾患の進行状態を知るために、歯周に形
成された盲嚢の深さを測定するための測定器に関する。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a measuring instrument for measuring the depth of a cul-de-sac formed in the periodontium in order to know the progress of periodontal disease.
従来技術
歯周疾患に罹り、歯肉炎が進行し、炎症が深部に波及す
ると、歯周組織が破壊され、歯周に盲嚢が形成される。BACKGROUND ART When a person suffers from periodontal disease, gingivitis progresses, and the inflammation spreads deep, the periodontal tissue is destroyed and a periodontal cul-de-sac is formed.
従って、歯周疾患の治療のためには、歯肉炎の進行状態
を知るために、歯周に形成された盲嚢の深さを測定する
必要がある。Therefore, in order to treat periodontal disease, it is necessary to measure the depth of the cul-de-sac formed in the periodontium in order to know the progress of gingivitis.
そこで、この測定器として、棒状の金具からなる把持部
の先端に、「くの字」状に折れ曲がった硬質金属からな
る針状計測棒を取りつけたものが使用されている。Therefore, as this measuring device, one is used in which a needle-like measuring rod made of hard metal bent in a dogleg shape is attached to the tip of a gripping part made of a rod-like metal fitting.
この測定器は、針状計測棒の先端部に３１）ＩＩ１）．
３ｍｍ、２Ｉ、３ＩＩ１ｍというように一定間隔で目盛
が設けられており、針状計測棒の先端を歯周の盲嚢に挿
入し、その際、盲嚢に挿入されずに外に残った目盛を目
視で読み取り、盲嚢の深さを測定するという方法で使用
される。This measuring device has 31) II 1).
Scales are set at regular intervals such as 3mm, 2I, 3II1m, and when the tip of the needle-shaped measuring rod is inserted into the periodontal cul-de-sac, the scale remaining outside without being inserted into the cul-de-sac is measured. It is used by visual reading to measure the depth of the cul-de-sac.
しかし、このような測定器では、針状計測棒の先端によ
り、歯肉を傷つけ易く、また、針状計測棒の先端を盲嚢
底部で正確に停止させ難いため、正確な測定をすること
が困難であった。更に、暗い口腔内において、細い針状
計測棒に表された目盛を読み取ることは困難であり、こ
の点においても問題あるものであった。However, with such a measuring device, the tip of the needle-like measuring rod easily damages the gingiva, and it is difficult to accurately stop the tip of the needle-like measuring rod at the bottom of the cul-de-sac, making it difficult to take accurate measurements. Met. Furthermore, it is difficult to read the scale displayed on the thin needle-like measuring rod in a dark oral cavity, which is another problem.
なお、エイズその他の感染を防止するため、この種の測
定器は使用する毎に、全体に十分な殺菌をする必要があ
り、非常に手間のかかるものであった。Additionally, in order to prevent AIDS and other infections, this type of measuring device requires thorough sterilization each time it is used, which is very time-consuming.
発明が解決しようとする課題
本発明は、このような歯周疾患用盲嚢測定器を改良し、
歯肉を傷つけることなく、非常に作業性よく、正確に歯
周の盲嚢の深さを測定することができる測定器を提供す
ることを課題とする。Problems to be Solved by the Invention The present invention improves such a cul-de-sac measuring device for periodontal diseases, and
To provide a measuring instrument that can accurately measure the depth of a periodontal cul-de-sac without damaging the gingiva and with very good workability.
課題を解決するための手段
本発明では、歯周疾患用盲嚢測定器の把持部と計測部を
分離して形成し、計測部を把持部の先端に着脱自在とし
、しかも、把持部内部に光源を設け、計測部の先端部に
、光ファイバからなる計測棒を、把持部に計測部を取り
つけた際に、把持部の光源で発せられる光を計測部の先
端に導くように取りつけ、更に、上記計測棒の先端部側
面に、光ファイバによって導かれる光を外に放つための
切欠部（目盛）を、計測棒の先端から一定距離毎に複数
個設けることによって、上記課題を解決した。Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, the gripping part and the measuring part of a periodontal cul-de-sac measuring instrument are formed separately, and the measuring part is detachably attached to the tip of the gripping part. A light source is provided, a measuring rod made of an optical fiber is attached to the tip of the measuring part so that when the measuring part is attached to the gripping part, the light emitted by the light source of the gripping part is guided to the tip of the measuring part, and The above problem was solved by providing a plurality of notches (scales) on the side surface of the tip of the measuring rod at regular distances from the tip of the measuring rod for emitting the light guided by the optical fiber.
このような本発明の測定器では、把持部と計測部を着脱
自在に形成するため、患部に触れて汚れる計測部を使い
捨て可能に形成でき、非常に衛生的であるばかりでなく
、計測部の先端部に光ファイバからなる計測棒を使用し
、計測棒の先端及び先端部側面の切欠部に、把持部の光
源からの光を導き、発光できるようにしているため、暗
い口腔内部の疾患の状態及び計測棒に使用状態を目視し
易く、非常に作業性よく、盲嚢の測定が可能となる。In such a measuring device of the present invention, since the gripping part and the measuring part are formed to be detachable, the measuring part, which gets dirty when touching the affected area, can be made disposable, which is not only extremely hygienic, but also allows the measuring part to be easily removed. A measurement rod made of optical fiber is used at the tip, and the light from the light source in the grip is guided to the tip of the measurement rod and the notch on the side of the tip so that it can emit light, making it easy to detect diseases inside the dark oral cavity. It is easy to visually check the condition and usage condition of the measuring rod, and it is possible to measure the cul-de-sac with very good workability.
更に、本発明の測定器の計測棒は、幾分弾性のあるプラ
スチック系光ファイバを使用して構成できるため、使用
時に歯肉を傷つけることなく安定して使用でき、しかも
、計測棒先端の挿入を盲嚢の底部で確実に停止できるた
め、盲嚢深さの正確な測定が可能となる。なお、計測棒
の挿入された長さ、即ち、盲嚢深さは、盲嚢に挿入され
ずに外部に露出して残存する切欠部から放出される光の
位置、数、量及び色等により容易に確認できる。Furthermore, since the measuring rod of the measuring instrument of the present invention can be constructed using a somewhat elastic plastic optical fiber, it can be used stably without damaging the gums during use, and it is easy to insert the tip of the measuring rod. Since it can reliably stop at the bottom of the cul-de-sac, accurate measurement of the cul-de-sac depth becomes possible. The inserted length of the measuring rod, that is, the depth of the cul-de-sac depends on the position, number, amount, color, etc. of the light emitted from the notch that remains exposed outside without being inserted into the cul-de-sac. Can be easily confirmed.
本発明において、把持部に設けられる光源には、光を放
つものであれば、どのような種類のものを使用してもよ
い０例えば、電池と電球からなるペンライト式の発光手
段が使用されてもよく、この場合、把持部の側面又は端
部に電球の点滅を操作する操作部を設けるのが好ましい
。In the present invention, any type of light source provided in the grip may be used as long as it emits light; for example, a penlight-type light emitting means consisting of a battery and a light bulb may be used. In this case, it is preferable to provide an operating section for controlling the blinking of the light bulb on the side or end of the grip section.
また、ハロゲンランプや歯科用ソフトレーザー発生器に
接続した導線を把持部内部に収納して、計測棒の光ファ
イバにハロゲンランプの光やソフトレーザー光線が導か
れるようにしてもよい。なお、ソフトレーザー光線を光
源として使用した場合には、局所深部の治療効果も期待
できるものとなり、本発明の測定器のより効果的な使用
が可能となる。Further, a conductive wire connected to a halogen lamp or a dental soft laser generator may be housed inside the grip so that the light of the halogen lamp or the soft laser beam is guided to the optical fiber of the measuring rod. In addition, when a soft laser beam is used as a light source, a local deep therapeutic effect can also be expected, and the measuring instrument of the present invention can be used more effectively.
把持部の先端部は、光透過性に形成され、光源から放た
れる光が、把持部に取りつけられた測定部の光ファイバ
を通して外部に放出されるようにする必要があるため、
開口状態に形成されるのが好ましい。なお、口部近くに
レンズを設けて、光源から放たれる光の増強するように
してもよい。The tip of the gripping part needs to be formed to be optically transparent so that the light emitted from the light source is emitted to the outside through the optical fiber of the measuring part attached to the gripping part.
Preferably, it is formed in an open state. Note that a lens may be provided near the mouth to enhance the light emitted from the light source.
測定部と把持部の取りつけ手段は、安定した使用が可能
な状態で、着脱可能なものであればよく、単なるキャン
プ式であってもよいが、一般にはネジ正式を使用するの
が好ましい。The means for attaching the measuring part and the gripping part may be of any type as long as they can be attached and detached in a state that allows stable use, and may be a simple camping type, but it is generally preferable to use a screw type.
計測部の先端に設けられる計測棒は、−木の光ファイバ
から形成されてもよいが、複数本の光ファイバを棒状に
束ねて形成されてもよい。なお、計測棒の側面には、歯
周の盲嚢の深さを測定するための目盛として複数の切欠
部を設け、該切欠部から、光ファイバによって導かれた
光は外部に放出されるようにするが、この切欠部に着色
することによって、切欠部の位置によって、異なる色の
光が放出されるようにしてもよい。The measuring rod provided at the tip of the measuring section may be formed from a -wooden optical fiber, or may be formed by bundling a plurality of optical fibers into a rod shape. In addition, a plurality of notches are provided on the side of the measuring rod as a scale for measuring the depth of the periodontal cul-de-sac, and the light guided by the optical fiber is emitted from the notches to the outside. However, by coloring this notch, light of different colors may be emitted depending on the position of the notch.
なお、本発明では、光ファイバとして無機ガラス系のも
のを使用してもよいが、適度の弾性を有し、取り扱い易
いという点から、プラスチック系のものを使用するのが
好ましい。In the present invention, an inorganic glass-based optical fiber may be used, but it is preferable to use a plastic-based optical fiber because it has appropriate elasticity and is easy to handle.
更に、本発明の測定器には、受光部を設け、使用時に、
計測棒から発生される光の量を感知させ、コンピュータ
解析して自動的に記録できるようにすることもできる。Furthermore, the measuring instrument of the present invention is provided with a light receiving section, and when used,
The amount of light emitted by the measuring rod can also be sensed, analyzed by a computer, and recorded automatically.
実施例 本発明の一例を図面に従って説明する。Example An example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
第１図の例は、把持部（１）の先端に、計測部（２）を
着脱自在に取りつけてなるものであるが、把持部（１）
内部の光源（３）は、電池（７）に電球（８）を接続し
たものであり、操作部（９）を回転させることにより、
スイッチ側を操作して、電球（８）の点滅を可能とする
ものである。また、把持部（１）の開口部近くには、レ
ンズ０υが設けられ、電球（８１の発する光を増強して
放出できるようになっている。In the example shown in Fig. 1, the measuring section (2) is detachably attached to the tip of the gripping section (1).
The internal light source (3) is a light bulb (8) connected to a battery (7), and by rotating the operation part (9),
The light bulb (8) can be turned on and off by operating the switch side. Further, a lens 0υ is provided near the opening of the gripping part (1), so that the light emitted by the light bulb (81) can be enhanced and emitted.
耐測部（２）は、把持部ｉｌｌの先端部にネジ止め可能
ｌコ形成されており、先端部に「くの字」型の５１測捧
（４）を有するものであるが、この計測棒（４）は、ア
クリル樹脂系の光ファイバからなるものであり、外周部
に３１間晒毎に切欠部（５）が設けられ、光フプイハに
よって導かれる光を、この切欠部（５）から露光できる
ようになっている。The measuring part (2) is formed with a screwable screw at the tip of the gripping part ill, and has a ``dog-shaped'' shaped 51 measuring piece (4) at the tip. The rod (4) is made of an acrylic resin optical fiber, and has cutouts (5) on its outer periphery every 31 minutes, and allows the light guided by the optical fiber to pass through the cutouts (5). It can be exposed to light.
このような、測定器は、第２図の如く歯周盲嚢■に計測
棒（４）の先端部を挿入して、使用するものであるが、
本発明の測定器では、計測棒（４）の切欠部（５）が目
盛として働（ものであり、盲嚢０乃に挿入されず、外側
に露出して残った切欠部（５）の位置及び数を、そこか
ら放出される光によって、容易に確認でき、その結果、
盲嚢α乃の深さを正確に知ることができるのである。Such a measuring device is used by inserting the tip of the measuring rod (4) into the periodontal cul-de-sac (■) as shown in Figure 2.
In the measuring instrument of the present invention, the notch (5) of the measuring rod (4) acts as a scale, and the position of the notch (5) that is not inserted into the cul-de-sac and remains exposed to the outside. and number can be easily confirmed by the light emitted from it, and as a result,
This allows us to accurately determine the depth of the cul-de-sac αno.
なお、盲ｎａａへの挿入前には、計測棒（４）の先端及
び計測棒（４）の切欠部（５）の全てから光が放たれる
ため、その光により、口腔内の患部の様子や、計測棒（
４）の使用状態を目視し易く、歯肉を傷つけたり、誤っ
た使用をすることなく、非常に作業性のよい測定が可能
となる。Note that before insertion into the blind naa, light is emitted from the tip of the measuring stick (4) and the notch (5) of the measuring stick (4), so the light allows you to see the state of the affected area in the oral cavity. Or a measuring stick (
4) It is easy to visually check the state of use, and measurement can be performed with very good workability without damaging the gums or using the device incorrectly.
次に、本発明の計測棒（４）の形成方法としては、第３
図の如く、細い光ファイバ八を複数本、先端部が一定間
隔でずれて位置するように、束ねて、その周囲を樹脂（
６）でコーティングしてもよく、この場合、各光ファイ
バＡの先端が、本発明における切欠部（５）として働く
。Next, as a method for forming the measuring rod (4) of the present invention, the third method is as follows.
As shown in the figure, multiple thin optical fibers are bundled so that their tips are shifted at regular intervals, and the surrounding area is covered with resin (
6), in which case the tip of each optical fiber A acts as a notch (5) in the present invention.
発明の効果
本発明の歯周疾患用盲嚢測定器は、Φ部に触れる計測部
を使い捨て可能に形成できるため、衛生的である。また
、計測棒を光ファイバによって形成するため、歯肉を傷
つけることなく安定して使用でき、しかも、計測棒の先
端及び切欠部から放出される光によって、患部及び計測
棒の使用状態を目視し易く、非常に作業性のよい測定を
可能とする。更に、盲嚢の深さは、計測棒側面の切欠部
から放出される光の色、位置及び量などから容易に正確
に測定できる。Effects of the Invention The cul-de-sac measuring instrument for periodontal diseases of the present invention is hygienic because the measuring part that touches the Φ part can be made disposable. In addition, since the measuring stick is made of optical fiber, it can be used stably without damaging the gums, and the light emitted from the tip and notch of the measuring stick makes it easy to visually check the affected area and how the measuring stick is being used. , making it possible to perform measurements with very good workability. Furthermore, the depth of the cul-de-sac can be easily and accurately measured from the color, position, amount, etc. of the light emitted from the notch on the side of the measuring rod.
第１図は本発明の測定器の一部破断した側面図、第２図
は第１図の測定器の使用状態を示す斜視図、第３図は本
発明の一例で使用する計測棒の説明図である。Fig. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of the measuring instrument of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing how the measuring instrument of Fig. 1 is used, and Fig. 3 is an explanation of a measuring rod used in an example of the present invention. It is a diagram.
Claims (1)
つけてなるものであって、把持部（１）内部に光源（３
）が存在し、計測部（２）の先端部に、光ファイバから
なる計測棒（４）が、把持部（１）に計測部（２）を取
りつけた際に、把持部（１）の光源（３）で発せられる
光を計測部（２）の先端に導くように取りつけられてお
り、かつ、計測棒（４）の先端部側面に、光ファイバに
よって導かれる光を外に放つための切欠部（５）が、計
測棒（４）の先端から一定距離毎に複数個設けられてい
ることを特徴とする歯周疾患用盲嚢測定器。A measuring part (2) is detachably attached to the tip of a grip part (1), and a light source (3) is installed inside the grip part (1).
), and a measuring rod (4) made of an optical fiber is attached to the tip of the measuring part (2), and when the measuring part (2) is attached to the gripping part (1), the light source of the gripping part (1) (3) is attached to guide the light emitted from the measuring section (2) to the tip of the measuring rod (2), and a notch is provided on the side of the tip of the measuring rod (4) to emit the light guided by the optical fiber to the outside. A cul-de-sac measuring device for periodontal diseases, characterized in that a plurality of portions (5) are provided at fixed distances from the tip of the measuring rod (4).
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