JP2000210308A - Gingival press - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a gingival pressing device that presses the gingiva by fitting into and biting a missing portion of a tooth. , And manually supported by the handle 1-2. The gingival part 2 is pressed by biting the pressing part 1-1.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gingival pressing tool with missing teeth, and more particularly, to a tool for fitting to a missing portion of a tooth and attaching a handle to an elastic body sized to bite against the missing portion of the gum. Related products.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Middle-aged and older persons often lose teeth in order from the posterior teeth due to periodontal disease. When a back tooth is lost due to periodontal disease, the adjacent teeth also have weak gums due to periodontal disease, so that a denture cannot be attached. Attachment of an implant denture is also possible if conditions are good, but it requires expensive surgical expenses and it is necessary to prevent periodontal disease by brushing more completely than the own teeth. Generally, when a back tooth is lost due to a periodontal disease, treatment is performed such as brushing to leave the remaining tooth as it is and leave the remaining tooth. As a result, the missing part of the tooth cannot be engaged with the missing part of the tooth, so that the pressure of the engaging part is not applied to the gingiva, which has the following significant effects on dental health and further on brain health there is a possibility. That is, if one of the two upper and lower teeth is missing, if left as it is, no pressure is applied to the remaining gingiva, so the teeth float and become longer,
It wobble and finally falls off. Secondly, the lack of pressure on the gingiva in that area due to a missing tooth reduces cerebral blood flow, which has a negative effect on brain health. According to a survey by the Nagoya University School of Medicine, elderly people with Alzheimer's disease who have found that:
He had lost teeth from a much younger age, and had not dentured even after the teeth had fallen out. Also, Alzheimer's disease patients showed that the less teeth left, the greater the degree of brain atrophy, and the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease were stronger as the number of teeth was smaller. Examination of the learning and memory abilities of the extracted and normal rats also shows that the extracted rats show abnormalities similar to Alzheimer's disease. Aged rats who could not chew sufficiently due to tooth extraction could not easily get the food placed at the tips of the eight radially arranged arms without mistake, resulting in a decrease in learning ability. A large force is applied to the posterior teeth, and the fact that no force is applied here is presumed to have a great effect on brain health, based on the report from Nagoya University as described above.

[0003]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a gingival pressing device according to claim 1 is fitted to a tooth missing portion,
It is constituted by a pressurizing portion made of an elastic body of a size that can be bitten against the gingiva of the defective portion.

[0004]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the pressure applied to the upper and lower gingiva can be transmitted to the upper and lower gingiva by fitting the pressing portion of the present invention into the missing portion of the tooth and biting it. A good feeling of use can be obtained by using an appropriate elastic body such as rubber for the pressing portion. If the product of the present invention is chewed well, the blood circulation becomes better as the gingiva becomes itchy. The inventors have developed this method and have been using it for about one year, and have obtained the following experience. (1) The self-tooth with the missing portion of the tooth remains without shaking. (2) The whole gum became healthy and periodontal disease was reduced. (3) The product of the present invention was used after brushing three times a day,
The feeling of use was good and could be used continuously for one year. (4) According to the configuration of the third aspect, the present invention can be used with a feeling of pleasure by using a mint or the like which can provide a refreshing feeling in a pipe, thereby facilitating continuous use. Or it can be used when smoking cigarettes. (5) According to the configuration of claim 4, since the data of the number of bites and the pressure obtained from the pressure sensor attached to the inside of the pressurizing section can be obtained, it can be used accurately as a treatment device in a nursing home or a hospital. Record. When used by individuals, it can be used based on the correct usage.

[0005]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a gingival pressing device 1 of the present invention.
The pressing portion 1-1 is made of an elastic body such as rubber or plastic, and can be inserted into a tooth missing portion. With a width of about 10 mm, a depth of 15 mm, and a height of about 20 mm, it can be used for both single-sided and single-sided tooth loss. The handle 1-2 of the insertion part is bent and attached so that the pressing part 1-1 can be easily inserted into the back teeth. The following materials are used for the pressing unit 1-1. (1) It is easy to bite and has elasticity that can apply appropriate pressure to the gums. (2) It is hard to be scratched even by chewing with teeth. (3) Does not absorb moisture. (4) Contains no harmful components.

FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention. The pressurizing section 1-1 is fitted and bitten into the missing portion of the tooth to press the gum 2.

FIG. 3 shows an example having a function such as a hacker pipe. When using the product of the present invention, a mint or the like which can provide a refreshing feeling can be used because it can be used continuously by feeling a pleasant feeling. Pressing part 1
-1, A pipe 1-3 which penetrates a hole in the inside of the handle 1-2 and inserts a mint or the like is attached to the end of the hole. The pipe 1-3 may be sized to attach a cigarette.

FIG. 4 shows a configuration in which a pressure sensor is incorporated in the pressurizing section, and the number of bites and the pressure can be recorded and displayed. Furthermore, a clock mechanism is built in, and data can be obtained in relation to time. As another modified example, it is also possible to form the pressing portion into a shape conforming to the gum type of an individual using a mouthpiece material.

References: Nihon Keizai Shimbun January 1, 1999
8th morning edition, 8 pages Proposal for super-aging society (5) Planning, Sakura Research Institute

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a gingival press according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a mode of use of the present invention, in which a gingival pressing portion is sandwiched between missing teeth.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example in which a gingival pressing tool according to the present invention and a pipe for inserting a mint or the like through a hole are attached inside the handle.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Gingival pressing tool, 1-1 ... Pressing part, 1-2 ... Handle, 1-
3 ... pipe 1-4 ... display part, 2 ... gingiva

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] April 20, 1999 (1999.4.2
0)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Brief description of drawings

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a gingival press according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a use form of the present invention, in which a gingival pressing portion is sandwiched between missing teeth.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example in which a gingival pressing tool according to the present invention and a pipe for inserting a mint or the like through a hole are attached inside the handle.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example in which a pressure sensor is incorporated in a gingival pressing unit of the gingival pressing device according to the present invention, and a display unit for calculation results is attached.

[Description of Signs] 1 ... Gingival pressing tool 1-1: Pressing tool 1-2: Handle, 1-
3: Pipe, 1-4: Display, 2: Gingiva

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A gingival pressing device made of an elastic body having a size capable of pressing gingiva by fitting into a tooth missing portion and biting it. 2. The gingival pressing device according to claim 1, wherein a mounting portion for attaching to the pressing portion is bent, and the pressing portion is inserted into a missing portion of a tooth of a back tooth portion, and a handle that can be supported is mounted. 3. The gingival pressing device according to claim 1, wherein a hole is passed through the pressing portion and the handle, and a pipe for storing mint, cigarettes, or the like is attached to the end of the hole. 4. A pressure sensor is mounted inside the pressurizing section, and data obtained from the pressure sensor is connected to a microcomputer mounted inside the handle, and calculation processing is performed.
2. The gingival pressing device according to claim 1, wherein a calculation result such as the number of times of biting, pressure and the like is obtained, and the calculation result is displayed on a display unit.