KR100718717B1 - Teeth tray for depositing fluorine ion - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a tooth tray for introducing ionized fluorine into a tooth, wherein the tray can be repeatedly used, and the tooth tray for introducing fluorine ions excellent in wearing comfort of the tooth tray. To this end, the electrode is connected to a fluorine introduction device for supplying a current so that fluorine is introduced into the tooth while the aqueous fluorine solution is ionized so that the current supplied from the fluorine ion introduction device is applied to the tooth; A first main body for allowing the upper surface of the electrode to be seated, and for the tooth to which the fluorine aqueous solution is not introduced to bite; And an insertion groove into which the electrode is accommodated by being engaged with the lower part of the first body, and an insertion groove into which a cotton carrying the fluorine aqueous solution and a tooth into which the fluorine aqueous solution is introduced are inserted, and the fluorine aqueous solution is applied to the current applied to the electrode. And a second body having a plurality of through holes formed between the electrode and the tooth insertion groove so as to be ionized. Therefore, the adhesiveness between the tray, teeth and gums is excellent, so the wearability is excellent, and the electrode extends from the anterior part to the posterior part so that ionization of the fluorine aqueous solution by electric current occurs uniformly, and the tray is reusable. There is an advantage in providing a tray.

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Description

Teeth tray for depositing fluorine ion

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a bonding state of the tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction of FIG.

Figure 3 is a rear view showing a bonding state of the tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction of FIG.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a bottom surface of the tooth tray for introducing fluorine ions of FIG. 2.

5 is a perspective view illustrating an exploded state of the tooth tray for introducing fluorine ions of FIG. 4.

Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the use of the tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction according to the present invention.

7 is a cross-sectional view showing the use of the tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction of FIG.

(Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing)

100: tray 110: first body

111: first tip portion 112: first receiving groove

113: electrode fixing groove 114a, 114b: groove

120 electrode 121 connection port

130: second body 131: second receiving groove

132: through hole 133: rib

134: gum insertion groove 135: second leading end

136: electrode fixing groove 137: tooth insertion groove

The present invention relates to a tray for introducing fluorine into a tooth, and more particularly, it is possible to repeatedly use a tooth tray for introducing ionized fluorine into a tooth, and a fluorine ion introducing tooth having excellent fit of the tooth tray. It is about a tray.

In general, fluoride increases acid resistance so that teeth can withstand the acid formed by bacteria and acts as a bactericidal effect on dental caries (cavities) as well as on dental plaques, thereby treating and preventing periodontal disease and maintaining oral health after treatment of periodontal disease. It is known to have an important effect.

In order to maintain oral health, the use of fluorine in teeth includes the use of fluoride toothpaste, brushing with fluoride solution, taking fluoride tablets, fluorination of tap water, and fluorine application on teeth.

Among the above-mentioned methods, the method of using fluoride toothpaste is the most common method of brushing using a commercially available fluorine-containing toothpaste. In addition, fluoride solution brushing should be carried out continuously by gargle with fluorine solution in the mouth.

In particular, the fluorine introduction method is to wipe the surface of the teeth evenly and to introduce fluorine into the teeth, there is a method of introducing fluorine-containing fluorine gel and fluorine introduction method using ion implantation. The fluorine gel introduction method involves soaking the gel-type acid fluoride phosphate in the tooth for a few minutes so that fluorine ions are introduced into the enamel, which is the surface of the tooth.

In addition, unlike the fluorine gel introduction method described above, the ion implantation method is a method for ionically separating fluorine in an aqueous solution of fluorine using a fine current that is harmless to the human body so that a large amount of fluorine is effectively introduced into the teeth.

An apparatus for injecting ions into a tooth is described in Korean Patent Application No. 2002-46891 (name: apparatus for introducing fluorine ion on teeth). The ion implantation apparatus disclosed in Korean Patent Application No. 2002-46891 includes a phage type (+) electrode connected to a fluorine ion introducing device body for supplying current and an ion tray type (-) electrode connected to a phage type (+) electrode. .

The ion tray type (-) electrode contains cotton wool or gauze dipped with sodium fluoride solution, while the holding type (+) electrode is held in the user's hand and the ion tray type (-) electrode is held in the tooth of the mouth. The user's body is charged with the positive electrode.

In this state, when the current flows to the gripped positive electrode while setting the time and adjusting the current level in the main body of the fluorine ion introducing device, the current flows through the user's body and the ion tray type negative electrode. At this time, fluorine ionized from the fluorine sodium solution contained in the ion tray type (-) electrode is introduced to the tooth surface.

Such an ion tray type (-) electrode usually has a fixed shape of "Y" shape, and the (-) electrode is bitten together with the main body of the tray.

However, such a tray is a disposable product using cross-linked foamed polyethylene foam, and there is a problem that cannot be reused, and also causes a pollution caused by disposal of the tray after use.

In addition, the conventional tray is configured so that the teeth can be easily inserted, there is a problem that both ends of the tray is not easy to close contact with the gums inside the mouth.

In addition, since both ends of the tray and the gums inside the oral cavity do not come into close contact with each other, there is a problem of feeling unpleasant such as nausea when the tray is worn or used.

The present invention provides a tooth tray for introducing fluorine ions which is excellent in the fit of the tray, reusable after use of the tray, and excellent in adhesion between the tray, teeth, and gums, and capable of uniformly supplying current to the anterior and posterior parts. The purpose.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is connected to a fluorine introduction device for supplying a current so that fluorine is introduced into the tooth while the aqueous fluorine solution is ionized, the tooth tray is put into the patient's mouth so that the aqueous fluorine solution is introduced into the tooth An electrode, comprising: an electrode for applying a current supplied from the fluorine ion introduction device to the tooth; A first main body for allowing the upper surface of the electrode to be seated, and for the tooth to which the fluorine aqueous solution is not introduced to bite; And an insertion groove into which the electrode is accommodated by being engaged with the lower part of the first body, and an insertion groove into which a cotton carrying the fluorine aqueous solution and a tooth into which the fluorine aqueous solution is introduced are inserted, and the fluorine aqueous solution is applied to the current applied to the electrode. And a second body having a plurality of through holes formed between the electrode and the tooth insertion groove so as to be ionized.

In addition, both end portions of the second main body is characterized in that the gum insertion groove for forming the gum of the tooth into which the fluorine solution is introduced is formed.

In addition, grooves are formed at both ends of the upper surface of the first body along the longitudinal direction of the first body.

In addition, the first body and the second body is characterized in that the silicon material.

In addition, the electrode is made of stainless steel, preferably, the electrode is formed to extend to both ends of the longitudinal direction of the first and second body so that the current is uniformly conducted from the anterior part of the mouth to the posterior part of the mouth so that fluorine can be applied. It is characterized by.

The first and second ends protruding from the center of the first body and the second body, respectively, to prevent contact between the electrode connector and the upper and lower lips of the human body are formed. It is characterized by.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 5 are views showing the configuration of the tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction according to the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS.

The tray 100 according to the present invention maintains a "Y" shape as a whole, and a current is applied to the first body 110 in which a tooth into which a fluorine ion is not introduced and the fluorine ions are bitten is inserted into the patient's mouth and ionized by fluorine reception The electrode 120 is provided, and the second main body 130 is inserted into the patient's mouth and the teeth into which the fluorine ions are introduced are bitten.

The first main body 110 has a “Y” shape, and the first tip portion 111 protruding a predetermined length from the center thereof, and the bottom surface of the first main body 110 are in close contact with the upper surface of the electrode 120. First receiving grooves 112 to be fixed to the first main body 110 and grooves 114a and 114b formed along the longitudinal direction of the first main body 110 at both ends of the upper surface of the first main body 110. ).

In addition, at the bottom of the first distal end portion 111, a connection port 121 is provided so that the electrode 120 accommodated in the first accommodating groove 112 of the first body 110 may be connected to a fluorine ion introducing device (not shown). An electrode accommodating groove 113 to be fixed is formed.

In addition, the grooves 114a and 114b have grooves 114a and 114b protruding upward of the first body 110 when the teeth without fluorine are bitten on the upper surface of the first body 110. 114b) causes the second body 130 to deform.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the teeth (not shown) are bitten by the first body 110, the grooves 114a protrude upward and apply deformation to the surrounding shape, wherein the second End portions of the main body 130 are collected inward.

Referring back to FIGS. 1 to 5, the electrode 120 protrudes a certain length from the center of the electrode in a “Y” shape and includes a connection port 121 for connecting with a connection cable of a fluorine introduction device (not shown). do.

In addition, the electrode 120 is a metal material, preferably made of stainless steel, the upper surface of the electrode 120 is in close contact with the first receiving groove 112 of the first body 110, the lower surface of the electrode 120 is second It is in close contact with the upper surface of the main body 130 and is received between the first and second main body 110 and 130, the current applied from the fluorine introduction device is conducted from the anterior (front tooth) to the posterior (molar) rear side of the oral cavity to fluorine It is formed extending to both ends of the longitudinal direction of the first and second body (110 and 130) so that it can be uniformly applied to each tooth.

This widens the contact area between the electrode to which the current is applied and the cotton on which the aqueous solution of fluorine is supported, and allows the fluorine solution to be uniformly introduced into the teeth by applying a current uniformly from the anterior to the posterior part of the mouth.

The second main body 130 has a “Y” shape and has a second accommodating groove 131 for accommodating the electrode 120 on the upper surface thereof, and a second accommodating groove along the longitudinal direction of the second main body 130 ( A plurality of through-holes 132 formed at the bottom of the 131, and teeth (not shown) into which the fluorine solution and the fluorine solution are ionized and introduced into both ends of the second body 130 are inserted. ), A gum insertion groove 134 to allow the gum of the tooth inserted into the tooth insertion groove 137 to be seated, and a second tip portion 135 protruding from the center of the “Y” shape.

The second accommodating groove 131 is formed on the upper surface of the second main body 130 to be coupled to the lower portion of the first main body 110, so that the electrode 120 is accommodated between the first and second main bodies 110 and 130. Be sure to

The through hole 132 is configured to communicate between the second accommodating groove 131 and the tooth insertion groove 137. The through hole 132 is inserted by the current applied to the electrode 120 from the fluorine ion introduction device (not shown). It provides a movement path of the aqueous fluorine solution so that the aqueous fluorine solution contained in the groove 137 can be ionized.

In the present embodiment, the through hole 132 is formed as a plurality of long holes while maintaining a constant interval along the length direction of the second body 130, the second body 130 when the size of the through hole 132 is increased It is also possible to install a reinforcing rib 133 at regular intervals to prevent the upper surface of the opening.

The gum insertion groove 134 has a semicircular shape at both ends of the second body 130 to prevent the end of the gum and the second body 130 from being bitten when the tooth is inserted into the tooth insertion groove 137 to be described later. It is a constitution.

That is, when the tooth is inserted into the tooth insertion groove 137, the gum located in the inner side of the last molar and the semi-circular gum insertion groove 137 corresponding to the shape of the gum to prevent the end of the second main body 130 from being bitten together. ), It is possible to prevent discomfort such as nausea due to friction between the gum and the second body 130.

The connection port 121 is fixed to the upper surface of the second tip portion 135 so that the electrode 120 accommodated in the second receiving groove 131 of the second main body 130 can be connected to a fluorine ion introducing device (not shown). An electrode receiving groove 136 is formed.

Therefore, the first tip 111 and the second tip 135 are covered at the upper and lower surfaces of the connection port 121 of the electrode 120, and the upper and lower lip of the human body are connected to the connection port 121 in the process of applying fluorine to the teeth. ) To prevent the current applied from the fluorine ion introducer from being applied to the body other than the tooth to which fluorine is applied.

The tooth insertion groove 137 is a groove portion of which the lower portion is opened along the length direction of the second main body 130, and allows the fluorine solution (eg, sodium fluoride (NaF) solution) and the fluorine introduction tooth to be inserted.

In addition, the first and second bodies 110 and 130 according to the present invention are made of a silicone material to improve the user's wearing comfort and to facilitate disinfection when reused.

In addition, the first and second main bodies 110 and 130 may be injection molded into separate members, respectively, and then the electrode 120 may be inserted between the first and second main bodies 110 and 130 to form the first and second main bodies ( It is also possible to provide the 110 and 130 through a high frequency or an adhesive, or a configuration in which the first and second bodies 110 and 130 and the electrode 120 are integrally injected.

As described above, the present invention has an advantage of providing a tooth tray for introducing fluorine ions having excellent fit with excellent adhesion between the tray, teeth and gums.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that the electrode to apply the current extends from the anterior portion to the posterior portion so that ionization of the fluorine aqueous solution by the current can be generated uniformly to increase the effect of introducing fluorine.

In addition, the present invention has the advantage that it is possible to reuse the tray to significantly reduce the environmental pollution due to the use of the disposable tray.

In the above, the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to certain preferred embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can vary as many as possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. Changes may be made.

Claims (7)

A tooth tray which is connected to a fluorine introduction device for supplying a current so that fluorine is introduced into the tooth while the aqueous fluorine solution is ionized, and is placed in the patient's mouth to introduce the fluorine solution into the tooth, An electrode having a connection port for connecting with the fluorine ion introduction device, the current supplied from the fluorine ion introduction device being applied to the tooth; A first main body for allowing the upper surface of the electrode to be seated, and for the tooth to which the fluorine aqueous solution is not introduced to bite; And The electrode is accommodated by being engaged with the lower part of the first body, and an insertion groove into which a cotton carrying the fluorine solution is inserted and a tooth into which the fluorine solution is introduced are inserted, and a current applied to the electrode by the fluorine solution is applied to the electrode. And a second body having a plurality of through holes formed between the electrode and the tooth insertion groove so as to be ionized. The tooth tray of claim 1, wherein a gum insertion groove is formed at both end portions of the second body to allow the gum of the tooth into which the fluorine solution is introduced to be seated. The tooth tray for introducing fluorine ions according to claim 1, wherein grooves are formed at both ends of the upper surface of the first body along the longitudinal direction of the first body. The tooth tray of claim 1, wherein the first body and the second body are made of silicon. The tooth tray of claim 1, wherein the electrode is made of stainless steel. According to claim 1, First and second tips protruding a predetermined length from the center of the first body and the second body, respectively, to prevent the contact of the electrode and the upper lip and lower lip of the human body to cover the connector Tooth tray for fluorine ion introduction, characterized in that formed. 2. The fluorine electrode according to claim 1, wherein the electrode extends to both end portions in the longitudinal direction of the first and second bodies so that the current is uniformly conducted from the anterior portion of the mouth to the posterior portion of the mouth so that fluorine is introduced. Tooth tray for iontophoresis.

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