RU2260399C2 - Method for cleaning interdental spaces - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: medicine.

SUBSTANCE: method involves washing interdental spaces with cleaning liquid solution. Cleaning liquid solution jet supplied under pressure using portable device having manual drive, is used. The drive has pressure pump with cleaning solution reservoir, nozzle handle having curved end and adapter unit connected to the nozzle handle. The pressure pump is interconnected with the adapter unit via twisted flexible tube. The nozzle handle and adapter unit have canals for supplying cleaning liquid solution to calibrated opening available in the nozzle handle.

EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment.

3 cl, 2 dwg

Description

The invention relates to the field of hygienic treatment of the oral cavity, and in particular to methods for dental care, and can be used to clean the interdental spaces to prevent caries, periodontal disease and other gum diseases.

Known methods and devices for cleaning interdental spaces.

For example, a method of cleaning with a toothpick containing a pointed hard end (see Utility Model Certificate No. 11463 of 04/05/99, publ. 10/16/99, IPC A 61 C 15/02). The disadvantage of this method is the inefficiency of cleaning, the possibility of injury to the gums, teeth and the need for further washing of the oral cavity. In addition, this method does not take into account the individual characteristics of the dentition of an individual person, especially children. The method is not applicable with minimal interdental spaces or in their absence.

There is also a known method and device for cleaning interdental spaces using dental floss (see the description of the invention according to patent No. 2077872 of 10/18/93, publ. 04/27/97, IPC A 61 C 15/04). The thread provides mechanical removal of contaminants in the interdental space, leaving the remains of food deposits. In addition, it can also injure the gums and therefore requires careful handling. Essentially, the disadvantages are the same as those described above, but to a lesser extent.

There is also a known method and device for cleaning interdental spaces, selected by the applicant as a prototype for the largest number of matching essential features (see Utility Model Certificate No. 24370 of 01/23/02, publ. 10.08.02, IPC A 61 C 15/00).

The method involves cleaning the interdental spaces by supplying a cleaning solution by means of a working tool (in the form of a bundle of bristles or a swab) moistened with a cleaning solution. A device for implementing the method. The device comprises a holder body, a flexible hose, a head with holes for the passage of cleaning agent and water. A cavity is made in the head for the cleaning agent and for adapting the supply of cleaning agent made in the form of a material with a coefficient of volume expansion, which allows the supply of the cleaning agent to the treatment zone when the material is wet. The head is made with a working element in the form of a bundle of bristles or in the form of a tampon.

This method provides a more gentle cleaning mode, but is still not efficient enough to clean the interdental spaces. In addition, the device requires careful care, because in the head cavity on the bulk material, water residues with the care agent are constantly stored, therefore it is necessary to constantly change this material and clean the head cavity. All this makes it impossible to introduce this method for mass use.

The technical task of the invention is the development for the mass consumer of an effective method for cleaning interdental spaces.

The problem is solved by a method of cleaning the interdental spaces by washing them with a cleaning liquid solution, according to the invention, washing is carried out by a jet of cleaning liquid solution, supplied under pressure by means of a portable device with a manual drive.

The optimal pressure can be selected in the range of 0.2-0.3 kg / cm ² .

The supply of cleaning fluid under pressure increases the cleaning efficiency, as provides cleaning at any width of interdental spaces, access of cleaning fluid to the most deaf interdental cavities and their cleaning. The method allows you to combine the time of the operation of cleaning the interdental spaces and the washing of the oral cavity.

The proposed method is applicable for mass use, can be used at home, allows you to use one device by all family members. For children, the proposed method carries an entertaining effect. The method is applicable in dental offices. The domestic industry has all the means (technologies, materials, equipment) necessary for the development and manufacture of a device for implementing the proposed method.

The invention is illustrated by drawings, where:

figure 1 - shows a General view of a removable handle-nozzle;

figure 2 is a General view of a portable device for implementing the method.

The proposed method allows to improve the quality of cleaning of the interdental spaces by washing them with a jet of a cleaning solution of liquid supplied under pressure by means of a portable device with a manual drive.

A cleaning liquid solution consists of water with flavorings (aromatic, cleaning, antibacterial), for example, toothpaste dissolved in water. Heating the cleaning solution increases the effectiveness of its chemical interaction with contaminants, as reduces the adhesion of contaminants to the surface of the teeth. The optimal ratio between the solution temperature of 25-30 ° C and a pressure of 0.2-0.3 atm (kg / cm ² ) also increases the cleaning efficiency and reduces the cleaning time.

To implement the method, there is proposed (as one of the options) a portable device for cleaning interdental spaces, containing a handle nozzle 1, one end connected by a threaded connection 2 with an adapter 3. The handle nozzle 1 has a curved end 4 with a calibrated hole with a diameter of 1 mm. The handle-nozzle 1 and adapter 3 have channels for supplying a cleaning liquid solution to the hole. An adapter 3, connected at one end to a nozzle head 1, at the other cylindrical end 5, is connected to a twisted elastic tube 6, which is connected to a discharge pump 7. The pump 7 has a handle 8 and is connected via a threaded connection to a portable container 9 with a cleaning liquid solution .

The implementation of the handle nozzle 1 with the possibility of a connector with an adapter 3 makes it possible to use one device at home for all family members, having only interchangeable individual handle nozzles 1 for each family member. The length of the twisted tube 6 is selected from the condition that the portable container 9 with the cleaning solution can be placed during cleaning in a place convenient for the user.

A device for cleaning works as follows. In the adapter 3 is installed the handle nozzle 1 for a specific family member. A cleaning liquid solution of the required composition and the required temperature is poured into the container 9. A pump 7 is installed on the container 9 with an elastic twisted tube 6. With one hand, the user of the device pre-orientates the handle nozzle 1 in the oral cavity into the interdental spaces of the teeth. With the other hand, using the handle 8 of the pump 7, the pressure of the cleaning liquid is created in the elastic tube 6, which is transmitted to the handle nozzle 1. The supply of the cleaning liquid is periodically stopped, after which the contaminated cleaning solution is spilled into the sink.

The device is technologically advanced in manufacture. Parts can be molded from plastic. The device is convenient in operation and storage. The implementation of the handle nozzle with the possibility of a connector with an adapter allows you to use one device for cleaning interdental spaces for all family members, if there are interchangeable handle nozzles.

The proposed method allows you to combine a hygienic procedure with a preventive, wellness, improve the condition of teeth and gums.

Claims (3)

1. A method of cleaning interdental spaces, including rinsing them with a liquid cleaning solution, characterized in that the washing is carried out by a liquid cleaning solution jet, which is supplied under pressure by a portable device with a manual drive containing a pressure pump with a cleaning solution capacity, a nozzle handle with a curved end, having a calibrated hole, and an adapter connected to the handle-nozzle, interconnected with a discharge pump by a twisted elastic tube, while the handle-nozzle and adapter have channels for Ode to the cleaning fluid solution to the calibrated hole. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the cleaning liquid solution is supplied under a pressure of 0.2-0.3 kg / cm ² , and the solution has a temperature of 25-30 ° C. 3. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the handle nozzle is connected to the adapter with the possibility of a connector.

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