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EP0951225B1 - Dental care apparatus and method for producing cleaning elements for said apparatus - Google Patents

Dental care apparatus and method for producing cleaning elements for said apparatus Download PDF

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EP0951225B1
EP0951225B1 EP97951160A EP97951160A EP0951225B1 EP 0951225 B1 EP0951225 B1 EP 0951225B1 EP 97951160 A EP97951160 A EP 97951160A EP 97951160 A EP97951160 A EP 97951160A EP 0951225 B1 EP0951225 B1 EP 0951225B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46D—MANUFACTURE OF BRUSHES
    • A46D1/00—Bristles; Selection of materials for bristles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A46—BRUSHWARE
    • A46B—BRUSHES
    • A46B11/00—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water
    • A46B11/0003—Brushes with reservoir or other means for applying substances, e.g. paints, pastes, water containing only one dose of substance, e.g. single-use toothbrushes

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  • the invention relates to a toothbrush with bristles an extruded polymer that is at least close to the surface Area with water- or saliva-soluble additives contains dental effects, as well as a procedure for the production of such bristles for a toothbrush.
  • Bristles have also been proposed, at where the polymer has antibacterial metal ions, e.g. in the form of zeolite (Derwent abstract 91-004868 / 01 JP 02-283312A) or antimicrobial, soluble contains organic additives (Derwent abstract 94-217929 / 26 to WO 94/13870 A1), and US-A-5 276 935.
  • antibacterial metal ions e.g. in the form of zeolite (Derwent abstract 91-004868 / 01 JP 02-283312A) or antimicrobial, soluble contains organic additives (Derwent abstract 94-217929 / 26 to WO 94/13870 A1), and US-A-5 276 935.
  • the invention has for its object the scope to expand the well-known toothbrushes.
  • Additive inorganic fluorine compounds that act split off fluoride from water and / or saliva, incorporated into the polymer in solid, finely dispersed form are.
  • the mechanism of action of such fluorides is based on the fluoride ions of easily soluble fluorides, which form a calcium fluoride (CaF 2 ) layer on the tooth surface, from which fluoride is released when the pH value changes in the saliva without stressing the fluoride reservoir of the tooth enamel.
  • the antibacterial effect of such fluorides is also described, which presumably reduces the acid production of the bacteria in the plaque.
  • Such additives are usually present in dissolved form in dentifrices.
  • these additives in solid, finely dispersed form bristles incorporated into a polymer.
  • the additives are water and / or saliva soluble.
  • the particular one in the area of the cleaning element near the surface embedded fine particles form a kind of reservoir, from which the active substance is slowly released and into the mouth and throat, especially in the area of the Bit is given because the commonly used Polymers absorb moisture to some extent penetrates into the interior of the bristle or when drying emigrates after use. Through this physical Processes also migrate the additives out of time Core of the cleaning element to the surface in order to to exert their effect there.
  • Inorganic fluorine compounds which release fluorides are preferably those from the group consisting of sodium fluoride (NaF), sodium monofluorophosphate (Na 2 PO 3 F), zinc fluoride (ZnF 2 ), ammonium fluoride (NH 4 F) and fluorosilicates.
  • the embedded in the polymer and especially on the Exposed fluorine compounds form on the surface Use of the dental care device in connection with the Mouth saliva or the water used for cleaning a slow flowing fluoride source that is natural Fluoride balance of the enamel, if necessary in connection with appropriately doped dental care products continuously updated.
  • bristles that increase their surface area a shape that deviates from the elongated, smooth shape have, e.g. profiled, wavy or spirally wound are. Instead, the bristles can also be flocked be, the flock fibers also being filled with the additives are.
  • bristles consist of one soul and one Sheath exist, which are co-extruded, the additives are incorporated into the coat.
  • the soul can be out a polymer that the cleaning element necessary usage properties, such as tensile strength, Flexibility and fatigue strength (re-erection ability) there while the polymer for the coat primarily with regard to the embedding of the additives and its successive delivery is selected.
  • the invention further relates to a method of manufacture the aforementioned bristles made of a polymer for Toothbrushes by extruding the polymer from a Melt, the water- and / or saliva-soluble inorganic, Fluoride-releasing fluorine compounds in finely dispersed Form to be mixed.
  • Fluoride-releasing fluorine compounds that act as salts or hydrofluoric acid is in crystalline or amorphous form, when admixed to a polymer melt chemically and not be physically impaired, so sufficient are temperature stable, and in the extruded and cured polymer in unchanged form.
  • a finely dispersed distribution of the additives can be found in same way as with all other solids, processed in finely dispersed form in polymers e.g. Color pigments or the like
  • the additives are preferably selected from the group consisting of sodium fluoride (NaF), sodium monofluorophosphate (Na 2 PO 3 F), zinc fluoride (ZnF 2 ), ammonium fluoride (NH 4 F) and fluorosilicate.
  • the additives are preferably 1500 in the melt up to 4500 ppm added. The exact proportion depends on the Type of fluorine compound and its implementation in the surface of the polymer while using the toothbrush from.
  • the polymer melt is preferably also inert, insoluble additives to increase the mechanical cleaning effect mixed in when using the toothbrush be washed out slowly and new free surfaces Expose with the dentistically effective additives.
  • the polymers used for the bristles are made from the Group of polyamides, polyolefins, polyesters, polyacetals, Sulfur polymers and their mixed polymers selected.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Zahnbürste mit Borsten aus einem extrudierten Polymer, das zumindest im oberflächennahen Bereich wasser- oder speichellösliche Additive mit dentalmedizinischer Wirkung enthält, sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung solcher Borsten für eine Zahnbürste.The invention relates to a toothbrush with bristles an extruded polymer that is at least close to the surface Area with water- or saliva-soluble additives contains dental effects, as well as a procedure for the production of such bristles for a toothbrush.

Bekannte Zahnbürsten entfalten ausschließlich eine mechanische Reinigungswirkung durch Reibung zwischen den Borsten und der Zahnoberfläche. Daneben entfalten sie eine Massagewirkung auf die Gingiva.Known toothbrushes only develop a mechanical one Cleaning effect due to friction between the Bristles and the tooth surface. They also unfold a massage effect on the gingiva.

Es sind auch schon Borsten vorgeschlagen worden, bei denen das Polymer antibakteriell wirkende Metallionen, z.B. in Form von Zeolit (Derwent-Abstract 91-004868/01 zu JP 02-283312A) oder antimikrobiell wirkende, lösliche organische Additive enthält (Derwent-Abstract 94-217929/26 zu WO 94/13870 A1), sowie US-A-5 276 935. Bristles have also been proposed, at where the polymer has antibacterial metal ions, e.g. in the form of zeolite (Derwent abstract 91-004868 / 01 JP 02-283312A) or antimicrobial, soluble contains organic additives (Derwent abstract 94-217929 / 26 to WO 94/13870 A1), and US-A-5 276 935.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Wirkungsbereich der bekannten Zahnbürsten zu erweitern.The invention has for its object the scope to expand the well-known toothbrushes.

Diese Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß daduch gelöst, daß als Additive anorganische Fluorverbindungen, die unter Einwirkung von Wasser und/oder Speichel Fluoride abspalten, in fester, feindisperser Form in das Polymer inkorporiert sind.This object is achieved according to the invention in that Additive inorganic fluorine compounds that act split off fluoride from water and / or saliva, incorporated into the polymer in solid, finely dispersed form are.

Die Verwendung von Additiven in Form von Fluorverbindungen mit dentalmedizinischer Wirkung ist bei flüssigen und pastenförmigen Zahnpflegemitteln bekannt, um die zahnhärtende Wirkung der Fluorid-Verbindungen auszunutzen. Die Wirkung beruht darauf, daß der menschliche Zahnschmelz in seiner äußersten Schicht eine relativ hohe Fluorid-Konzentration besitzt, die in die Tiefe des Zahns schnell abnimmt. Die mit der Nahrung und dem Trinkwasser zugeführte Menge an Fluorid reicht meist nicht aus, um den Fluoridgehalt im Zahnschmelz stabil zu halten. Auf der anderen Seite ist der Fluoridgehalt maßgeblich für die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Zähne gegen den Angriff von Bakterien und Säuren, die wiederum zu der häufigsten Zahnerkrankung, nämlich Karies, führen. Der Wirkungsmechanismus solcher Fluoride beruht auf den Fluoridionen leicht löslicher Fluoride, die auf der Zahnoberfläche eine Kalziumfluorid (CaF2)-Schicht bilden, aus der bei Änderung des pH-Wertes im Speichel Fluorid freigesetzt wird, ohne das Fluorid-Reservoir des Zahnschmelzes zu beanspruchen. Auch ist die antibakterielle Wirkung solcher Fluoride beschrieben, die vermutlich die Säureproduktion der Bakterien im Plaque reduziert. In Zahnpflegemitteln liegen solche Additive meist in gelöster Form vor.The use of additives in the form of fluorine compounds with a dental effect is known for liquid and pasty dentifrices in order to take advantage of the tooth-hardening effect of the fluoride compounds. The effect is based on the fact that the human tooth enamel has a relatively high fluoride concentration in its outermost layer, which quickly decreases in the depth of the tooth. The amount of fluoride supplied with food and drinking water is usually not sufficient to keep the fluoride content in the tooth enamel stable. On the other hand, the fluoride content is decisive for the resistance of the teeth to the attack of bacteria and acids, which in turn lead to the most common dental disease, namely caries. The mechanism of action of such fluorides is based on the fluoride ions of easily soluble fluorides, which form a calcium fluoride (CaF 2 ) layer on the tooth surface, from which fluoride is released when the pH value changes in the saliva without stressing the fluoride reservoir of the tooth enamel. The antibacterial effect of such fluorides is also described, which presumably reduces the acid production of the bacteria in the plaque. Such additives are usually present in dissolved form in dentifrices.

Bei der erfindungsgemäß ausgebildeten Zahnbürste sind diese Additive in fester, feindisperser Form in die aus einem Polymer gebildeten Borsten inkorporiert. Die Additive sind wasser- und/oder speichellöslich. Die insbesondere im oberflächennahen Bereich des Reinigungselementes eingebetteten Feinstpartikel bilden eine Art Reservoir, aus dem die wirksame Substanz langsam herausgelöst und in den Mund- und Rachenraum, insbesondere in den Bereich des Gebisses abgegeben wird, da die üblicherweise verwendeten Polymere in gewissem Umfang Feuchtigkeit absorbieren, die bis in das Innere der Borste vordringt bzw. beim Trocknen nach dem Gebrauch auswandert. Durch diese physikalischen Vorgänge wandern auch die Additive mit der Zeit aus dem Kern des Reinigungselementes an die Oberfläche, um von dort aus ihre Wirkung zu entfalten.In the toothbrush designed according to the invention these additives in solid, finely dispersed form bristles incorporated into a polymer. The additives are water and / or saliva soluble. The particular one in the area of the cleaning element near the surface embedded fine particles form a kind of reservoir, from which the active substance is slowly released and into the mouth and throat, especially in the area of the Bit is given because the commonly used Polymers absorb moisture to some extent penetrates into the interior of the bristle or when drying emigrates after use. Through this physical Processes also migrate the additives out of time Core of the cleaning element to the surface in order to to exert their effect there.

Als anorganische, Fluoride abspaltende Fluorverbindungen kommen vorzugsweise solche aus der Gruppe Natriumfluorid (NaF), Natriummonofluorphosphat (Na2PO3F), Zinkfluorid (ZnF2), Amoniumfluorid (NH4F) und Fluorsilikate in Frage.Inorganic fluorine compounds which release fluorides are preferably those from the group consisting of sodium fluoride (NaF), sodium monofluorophosphate (Na 2 PO 3 F), zinc fluoride (ZnF 2 ), ammonium fluoride (NH 4 F) and fluorosilicates.

Die in das Polymer eingebetteten und insbesondere an der Oberfläche freiliegenden Fluorverbindungen bilden beim Gebrauch des Zahnpflegegerätes in Verbindung mit dem Mundspeichel bzw. dem zur Reinigung verwendeten Wasser eine langsam fließende Fluorid-Quelle, die den natürlichen Fluorid- Haushalt des Zahnschmelzes, gegebenenfalls in Verbindung mit entsprechend dotierten Zahnpflegemitteln laufend ergänzt.The embedded in the polymer and especially on the Exposed fluorine compounds form on the surface Use of the dental care device in connection with the Mouth saliva or the water used for cleaning a slow flowing fluoride source that is natural Fluoride balance of the enamel, if necessary in connection with appropriately doped dental care products continuously updated.

In das Polymer der Borsten können weitere inerte, unlösliche Additive zur Erhöhung der mechanischen Reinigungswirkung in disperser Form inkorporiert sein. Diese Maßnahme ist bei Borsten für Zahnbürsten an sich bekannt, um eine gewisse abrasive Wirkung zu erzielen. In Verbindung mit den erfindungsgemäßen Additiven müssen solche rein mechanisch wirkenden Additive inert sein. Sie dürfen insbesondere nicht oberflächenaktiv sein und auch nicht ihre Oberfläche bei Gebrauch vergrößern. Diese feindispersen, abrasiven Partikel werden bei der Verwendung der Zahnbürste mit der Zeit ausgeschwemmt. Dadurch werden an der Borste neue Oberflächen und damit auch wiederum zahnmedizinisch wirksame Fluorverbindungen freigelegt.Other inert, insoluble ones can be found in the polymer of the bristles Additives to increase the mechanical cleaning effect be incorporated in disperse form. This measure is known per se for toothbrush bristles to achieve a certain abrasive effect. In connection with the additives according to the invention, those must be pure mechanically acting additives be inert. they may in particular not be surface-active and also not increase their surface area when in use. These finely dispersed abrasive particles are removed when using the Toothbrush washed out over time. This will turn on the bristle new surfaces and thus again effective fluorine compounds exposed.

Um die Additive effizient zur Wirkung zu bringen, empfehlen sich Borsten, die zur Vergrößerung ihrer Oberfläche eine von der gestreckten, glatten Form abweichende Form aufweisen, z.B. profiliert, gewellt oder spiralig gewunden sind. Stattdessen können die Borsten auch beflockt sein, wobei auch die Flockfasern mit den Additiven gefüllt sind.To make the additives work effectively, we recommend bristles that increase their surface area a shape that deviates from the elongated, smooth shape have, e.g. profiled, wavy or spirally wound are. Instead, the bristles can also be flocked be, the flock fibers also being filled with the additives are.

Eine andere vorteilhafte Ausführungsform zeichnet sich dadurch aus, daß die Borsten aus einer Seele und einem Mantel bestehen, die koextrudiert sind, wobei die Additive in den Mantel inkorporiert sind. Another advantageous embodiment stands out in that the bristles consist of one soul and one Sheath exist, which are co-extruded, the additives are incorporated into the coat.

Bei dieser Ausführung kann insbesondere die Seele aus einem Polymer bestehen, daß dem Reinigungselement die notwendigen Gebrauchseigenschaften, wie Zugfestigkeit, Biegefähigkeit und Biegewechselfestigkeit (Wiederaufrichtvermögen) gibt, während das Polymer für den Mantel vornehmlich im Hinblick auf die Einbettung der Additive und dere sukzessive Abgabe ausgewählt wird.In this version, the soul can be out a polymer that the cleaning element necessary usage properties, such as tensile strength, Flexibility and fatigue strength (re-erection ability) there while the polymer for the coat primarily with regard to the embedding of the additives and its successive delivery is selected.

In Verbindung mit der Erfindung empfehlen sich insbesondere solche Zahnbürsten, die mit auswechselbaren Borsten versehen sind, sogenannte Wechselkopfbürsten. Empfiehlt sich der häufige Wechsel der Zahnbürste bzw. der Austausch solcher Wechselköpfe schon aus Gründen des Verschleisses der Borsten und der dadurch abnehmenden Reinigungswirkung bzw. zunehmenden Gefährdung der Gingiva, so kommt dem regelmäßigen Austausch bei erfindungsgemäß gefüllten Borsten eine noch größere Bedeutung zu. Von Vorteil sind dabei insbesondere Bürsten mit eng stehenden Einzelborsten, von denen bis zu 2000 auf der Fläche eines üblichen Zahnbürstenkopfs untergebracht werden können.In connection with the invention are particularly recommended such toothbrushes with interchangeable bristles are provided, so-called interchangeable head brushes. Recommends the frequent change of the toothbrush or the exchange such interchangeable heads for wear and tear the bristles and the consequent decreasing cleaning effect or increasing risk of the gingiva, see above comes the regular exchange in accordance with the invention filled bristles are even more important. Of Brushes with a tight fit are particularly advantageous Single bristles, of which up to 2000 in the area of one usual toothbrush head can be accommodated.

Die Erfindung betrifft weiterhin ein Verfahren zur Herstellung der vorgenannten Borsten aus einem Polymer für Zahnbürsten durch Extrudieren des Polymers aus einer Schmelze, der wasser- und/oder speichellösliche anorganische, Fluoride abspaltende Fluorverbindungen in feindisperser Form zugemischt werden.The invention further relates to a method of manufacture the aforementioned bristles made of a polymer for Toothbrushes by extruding the polymer from a Melt, the water- and / or saliva-soluble inorganic, Fluoride-releasing fluorine compounds in finely dispersed Form to be mixed.

Praktische Untersuchungen haben gezeigt, daß die insbesondere die für ihre zahnmedizinische Wirkung bekannten, Fluoride abspaltenden Fluorverbindungen, die als Salze oder Flußsäure in kristalliner oder amorpher Form vorliegen, beim Zumischen zu einer Polymerschmelze chemisch und physikalisch nicht beeinträchtigt werden, also ausreichend temperaturstabil sind, und in dem extrudierten und ausgehärteten Polymer in unveränderter Form vorliegen. Eine feindisperse Verteilung der Additive läßt sich in gleicher Weise erreichen, wie bei allen anderen Feststoffen, die in feindisperser Form in Polymeren verarbeitet werden, z.B. Farbpigmente od. dgl.Practical studies have shown that the particular those known for their dental effects, Fluoride-releasing fluorine compounds that act as salts or hydrofluoric acid is in crystalline or amorphous form, when admixed to a polymer melt chemically and not be physically impaired, so sufficient are temperature stable, and in the extruded and cured polymer in unchanged form. A finely dispersed distribution of the additives can be found in same way as with all other solids, processed in finely dispersed form in polymers e.g. Color pigments or the like

Die Additive werden vorzugsweise aus der Gruppe Natriumfluorid (NaF), Natriummonofluorphosphat (Na2PO3F), Zinkfluorid (ZnF2), Ammoniumfluorid (NH4F) und Fluorsilikat ausgewählt.The additives are preferably selected from the group consisting of sodium fluoride (NaF), sodium monofluorophosphate (Na 2 PO 3 F), zinc fluoride (ZnF 2 ), ammonium fluoride (NH 4 F) and fluorosilicate.

Die Additive werden der Schmelze vorzugsweise mit 1500 bis 4500 ppm zugegeben. Der exakte Anteil hängt von der Art der Fluorverbindung und ihrer Umsetzung in der Oberfläche des Polymers während des Gebrauchs der Zahnbürste ab.The additives are preferably 1500 in the melt up to 4500 ppm added. The exact proportion depends on the Type of fluorine compound and its implementation in the surface of the polymer while using the toothbrush from.

Vorzugsweise werden der Polymerschmelze weiterhin inerte, unlösliche Additive zur Erhöhung der mechanischen Reinigungswirkung zugemischt, die bei Gebrauch der Zahnbürste langsam ausgeschwemmt werden und neue freie Oberflächen mit den zahnmedizinisch wirksamen Additiven freilegen. The polymer melt is preferably also inert, insoluble additives to increase the mechanical cleaning effect mixed in when using the toothbrush be washed out slowly and new free surfaces Expose with the dentistically effective additives.

Die für die Borsten verwendeten Polymere werden aus der Gruppe der Polyamide, Polyolefine, Polyester, Polyacetale, Schwefelpolymere und deren Mischpolymere ausgewählt.The polymers used for the bristles are made from the Group of polyamides, polyolefins, polyesters, polyacetals, Sulfur polymers and their mixed polymers selected.

Zur Bildung von Zweikomponenten-Borsten aus einer Seele und einem Mantel werden die Additive der Polymerschmelze für den Mantel zugemischt.For the formation of two-component bristles from one soul and a coat become the additives of the polymer melt mixed in for the coat.

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  1. Toothbrush with bristles of an extruded polymer containing at least in the area near to the surface water-soluble and/or saliva-soluble additives having a dental action, characterized in that as additives inorganic fluorine compounds, which split off fluorides under the action of water and/or saliva are incorporated into the polymer in solid, finely dispersed form.
  2. Toothbrush according to claim 1, characterized in that the additives are selected from the group sodium fluoride (NaF), sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2PO3F), zinc fluoride (ZnF2), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) and fluorosilicates.
  3. Toothbrush according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bristles contain further inert, insoluble additives in dispersed form for increasing the mechanical cleaning action.
  4. Toothbrush according to one of the claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, for increasing their surface area, the bristles have a non-flat shape, being e.g. twisted in a spiral, wavy or profiled manner.
  5. Toothbrush according to one of the claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the bristles are flock coated and also the flock fibres are filled with the additives.
  6. Toothbrush according to one of the claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the bristles comprise a core and a jacket, which are coextruded and the additives are incorporated into the jacket.
  7. Toothbrush according to one of the claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the toothbrush is provided with replaceable bristles.
  8. Toothbrush according to claim 7, characterized in that the toothbrush is provided with a replaceable bristle configuration.
  9. Process for producing toothbrush bristles from a polymer by extruding the polymer from a melt with which are admixed water-soluble and/or saliva-soluble additives having a dental action, characterized in that as additives are admixed in finely dispersed form inorganic, fluoride-splitting off fluorine compounds.
  10. Process according to claim 9, characterized in that 1500 to 4500 ppm of additives are added to the polymer melt.
  11. Process according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that the additives are selected from the group sodium fluoride (NaF), sodium monofluorophosphate (Na2PO3F), zinc fluoride (ZnF2), ammonium fluoride (NH4F) and fluorosilicates.
  12. Process according to one of the claims 9 to 11, characterized in that with the polymer melt are admixed inert, insoluble additives for increasing the mechanical cleaning action.
  13. Process according to one of the claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the polymer is selected from the group of polyamides, polyolefins, polyesters, polyacetals, sulphur polymers and their copolymers.
  14. Process according to one of the claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the additives are admixed with the polymer melt for the jacket for the formation of two-component bristles comprising a core and a jacket.
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