TWM624110U - Cleft lip and palate adjusting device - Google Patents

Abstract

The new model relates to a cleft lip and palate adjustment device, the main structure includes a thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece, at least one nose support piece is connected to the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece, and a silicone outer layer piece is arranged on the outer side of the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece. Thereby, the user can fix the cleft lip and palate patient's face through the silicone outer layer, so that the nose support can be inserted into the cleft lip and palate patient's nose to assist in supporting the cleft lip and palate patient's nose after surgery. In addition, the user can change the shape of the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece, thereby adjusting the angle and position of the nose support piece, so as to adjust freely according to the situation, which can improve the convenience of use.

Description

cleft lip and palate adjustment device

The present invention provides a cleft lip and palate adjustment device, especially a cleft lip and palate adjustment device which is more convenient to use.

Press, cleft lip and cleft palate (English: Cleft lip and cleft palate), often referred to as cleft lip and palate. A cleft palate is a break in the roof of the mouth that allows the mouth to communicate directly with the nasal cavity. The cleft can occur on one, both, or the middle of the lips or palate. A cleft palate can cause problems with eating, speaking, hearing, and ear canal infections.

Cleft lip and cleft palate are a congenital disorder caused by the unsuccessful mating of facial tissues during prenatal development. In most cases, the cause is unknown; risk factors include smoking during pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, advanced maternal age, and certain medications (eg, those used to treat seizures). Cleft lip and cleft palate can be detected by ultrasound during pregnancy.

Cleft lip and cleft palate can be repaired by surgery. Cleft lip surgery is usually performed in the first few months of life, while cleft palate surgery should be performed within 18 months of life. Speech therapy and dental care are also required. patients, usually respond well to treatment.

Generally, after surgery, patients will be asked to install a dental veneer (also called an oral veneer) to assist in the treatment. However, the use of a dental veneer needs to be adjusted according to various conditions, but every adjustment needs to be given to the doctor. Adjustment will be quite inconvenient for the user.

Therefore, how to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and deficiencies is the direction that the applicant of the present invention and the relevant manufacturers engaged in this industry are eager to research and improve.

Therefore, in view of the above-mentioned deficiencies, the creator of this new model has collected relevant information, evaluated and considered from various parties, and based on years of experience accumulated in this industry, through continuous trial production and modification, before designing this product that can be used by users. New patentee of an adjusted cleft lip and palate adjustment device.

The main purpose of the present invention is to achieve the effect of self-adjustment through the thermoplastic polymer adjusting piece that allows the user to adjust the shape, so as to improve the convenience of use.

In order to achieve the above objects, the main structure of the present invention includes: a thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece, at least one nose support piece connected to the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece, and a silicone outer layer piece disposed on the outside of the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece.

With the above structure, the user can first heat and soften the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece to change the overall shape, so that the silicone outer layer piece can be fitted and fixed to the middle part of the patient with cleft lip and palate, and the nasal support piece can be penetrated. The patient's nostrils are used to support the position of the nose to cooperate with the auxiliary treatment after surgery.

And if it needs to be adjusted according to the progress of the treatment, the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece can be heated and softened to change the overall shape, thereby changing the angle and position of the nose support piece to achieve the effect of self-adjustment and improve the convenience of use. .

With the above-mentioned technology, a breakthrough can be made to solve the problem that the conventional dental cover plate cannot be adjusted by the user, so as to achieve the practical progress of the above-mentioned advantages.

1: Thermoplastic polymer trim

2: nose support

21: Support end

3: Silicone outer layer

31: Perforation

4: Nose mold

5: Buffer

The first figure is a three-dimensional perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the new type.

The second figure is a schematic diagram of the bending of the new preferred embodiment.

The third figure is a schematic diagram of the use of the new preferred embodiment.

The fourth figure is a three-dimensional perspective view of another preferred embodiment of the new model.

Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the use of another preferred embodiment of the new model.

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of the use of another preferred embodiment of the new model.

Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the use of another preferred embodiment of the novel.

Fig. 8 is a schematic diagram of bending of a more preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above purpose and effect, the technical means and structure adopted by the present invention are described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiment of the present invention and its features and functions are as follows, so as to be fully understood.

Please refer to the first figure, which is a three-dimensional perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the new model. It can be clearly seen from the figure that the new model includes:

A thermoplastic polymer adjustment member 1, and the material of the thermoplastic polymer adjustment member 1 is polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polychlorinated One of vinyl (PVC), nylon (Nylon), polycarbonate (PC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyoxymethylene (POM);

At least one nose support member 2 connected to the thermoplastic polymer adjustment member 1, the number of nose support members 2 in this embodiment is taken as an example;

a support end 21 disposed at an end of the nose support 2 facing away from the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece 1;

a silicone outer layer member 3 disposed on the outside of the thermoplastic polymer adjustment member 1; and

At least one through hole 31 is provided on the silicone outer layer member 3 and through which the nose support member 2 passes.

Through the above description, the structure of the present technology can be understood, and according to the corresponding cooperation of the structure, the advantage of being able to be adjusted by the user can be achieved, and the detailed explanation will be described below.

Please also refer to the first to third figures, which are the three-dimensional perspective views of the preferred embodiment of the new model to the schematic diagrams of use. The thermoplastic polymer adjusting member 1 is heated and softened (for example, heated by soaking in water). Since the material of the thermoplastic polymer adjusting member 1 has the effect of heating and softening and cooling and solidifying, the user can adjust the desired shape after heating. This changes the angle and position of the nose support 2 .

After the adjustment is completed, the silicone outer layer member 3 can be attached and fixed to the human body of the patient with cleft lip and palate. The fixing method is not limited, and the fixing method can be fixed by means of snap-fit or sticking tape. At the same time, because the nose support 2 will pass out of the silicone outer layer 3 through the perforation 31, the nose support 2 can be inserted into the patient's nose, and the support end 21 can be pressed against the nose to achieve support. Nose effect to assist the post-surgical treatment process.

When the angle or position needs to be adjusted again, the thermoplastic polymer adjustment member 1 can be heated and softened again, and after softening, the thermoplastic polymer adjustment member 1 can be bent as required to change the angle of the nose support member 2 and position, so that users can adjust according to their needs In order to improve the convenience in use, the silicone outer layer 3 which has no negative influence on the skin of the human body can further improve the safety in use.

Please also refer to the fourth and fifth figures, which are three-dimensional perspective views and schematic diagrams of another preferred embodiment of the new model. It can be clearly seen from the figures that the present embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment. , only the number of the nose support 2 and the perforation 31 in this embodiment is set to one, which means that the number is not limited, and the effect of single-pull adjustment can be achieved according to the requirements. In this way, when the patient has only one side of the nose to support, this single-pull adjustment can be used.

Please also refer to the sixth figure, which is a schematic diagram of the use of another preferred embodiment of the new model. It can be clearly seen from the figure that this embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, except that the nose support 2 There is a nose mold 4 on the top, so that when in use, the nose mold 4 can be placed in the patient's nose to support the shape of the nose, and at the same time cooperate with the nose support 2 to enhance the overall shaping effect.

Please also refer to Figure 7, which is a schematic diagram of another preferred embodiment of the present invention. It can be clearly seen from the figure that this embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, except that the nose support 2 There is a buffer member 5 on it. The buffer member 5 in this embodiment takes a circular plastic sphere as an example, so that the buffer member 5 can be contacted with the patient's nose, so as to increase the comfort in use and reduce the risk of nasal support. The discomfort caused by the direct contact of the piece 2 on the nose.

Please also refer to the eighth figure, which is a schematic diagram of bending of a more preferred embodiment of the present invention. It can be clearly seen from the figure that this embodiment is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, and only in this embodiment , the material of the nose support 2 is set to thermoplastic polymer, and is polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polyvinyl chloride ( One of PVC), nylon (Nylon), polycarbonate (PC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyoxymethylene (POM).

In this way, the user can also soften the nose support 2 by heating and softening, so as to adjust the bending angle of the nose support 2, which can be matched with various post-operative treatment procedures, and the convenience of use can be improved again. .

However, the above descriptions are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and therefore limit the scope of the patent of the present invention. Therefore, any simple modifications and equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the description and drawings of the present invention shall be the same. Included in the scope of the patent of this new model, it is hereby stated.

To sum up, when the new cleft lip and palate adjusting device is used, in order to truly achieve its Because of its efficacy and purpose, this new model is a new model with excellent practicability. In order to meet the application requirements for a new type patent, an application should be filed in accordance with the law. If you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to send a letter for instructions, and the applicant will do his best to cooperate.

1: Thermoplastic polymer trim

2: nose support

21: Support end

3: Silicone outer layer

31: Perforation

Claims (8)

A cleft lip and palate adjustment device, which mainly comprises: a thermoplastic polymer trim; at least one nose support attached to the thermoplastic polymer trim; and A silicone outer layer piece is arranged on the outer side of the thermoplastic polymer adjustment piece. The cleft lip and palate adjusting device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the silicone outer layer member has at least one perforation through which the nasal support member passes. The cleft lip and palate adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein a nose mold is provided on the nose support. The cleft lip and palate adjusting device as described in claim 1 of the claimed scope, wherein the silicone outer layer member is for fixing in the middle of the human face. The cleft lip and palate adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein the nose support member has a support end. The cleft lip and palate adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein a buffer member is provided on the nose support member. The adjusting device for cleft lip and palate according to the claim 1, wherein the thermoplastic polymer adjusting member is made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polymethyl methacrylate ester (PMMA), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), nylon (Nylon), polycarbonate (PC), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), or polyoxymethylene (POM) ) one of them. The cleft lip and palate adjusting device according to claim 1, wherein the material of the nose support is thermoplastic polymer.

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