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Intraoral appliance for cleaning teeth

A technology for cleaning teeth and oral cavity, which is applied in the field of electric brushes and massage devices, and can solve problems such as reluctance to use for a long time

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-24
KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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Due to such drawbacks, individuals have become reluctant to use them for long

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[0013] Figure 1-Figure 4 Several embodiments of self-contained powered intraoral devices designed to be positioned for operation entirely within the oral cavity are shown. No external drive components or power supplies are required. The device includes a motor that drives opposing parts of the device in a manner that causes the parts of the device to move in a generally small circular motion, particularly when using bristles with normal length filaments on the device. Such motion is like that recommended by dentists for artificial toothbrushes, resulting in an effective cleaning action of the teeth. However, other motions including, for example, up / down motions or side-to-side motions may be generated.

[0014] figure 1 A first embodiment of the device 10 is shown. It includes a first or outer substantially rigid band 12 generally configured to fit along the outer surface of a row of teeth, such as the upper teeth in the oral cavity. The device can also be used on the lo...

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The self-contained intraoral appliance includes first and second substantially rigid bands (12, 14) configured to fit along the outer and the inner surfaces of a row of teeth in the mouth. A motor (20) driven by a battery is connected to the bands through a connecting assembly (2, 24, 28, 34, 40 and 44) in such a manner that one end of the first band moves through a displacement to brush the teeth while the other end remains substantially stationary, and such that an opposing end of the second band moves through a displacement while the other end remains substantially stationary. Brush elements (16, 18) are mounted on the surfaces of the bands to provide cleansing of the teeth.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to devices for cleaning teeth and / or massaging gums, and more particularly to a self-contained powered brush and massaging device within the oral cavity. Background technique [0002] In oral care devices, there is a continuing need and motivation for devices that provide effective cleaning of teeth. Although there are many devices on the market that produce effective cleaning when used properly, it is recognized that persistence and user skill (to some extent) play an important role in cleaning results. In some cases, the recommended brushing time was not followed because it felt like it was too long and therefore inconvenient. It is also sometimes difficult to maintain the consistent desired pressure against the teeth and / or gums. [0003] There are some powered devices that have been designed to minimize the human factor in cleaning teeth. For example, some powered intraoral devices have been developed that...

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IPC IPC(8): A61C17/34
CPCA61C17/349A61C17/3445A61C17/3454A61C17/228
Inventor J·A·J·里捷特M·A·A·沙利格M·B·斯特佩尔布罗克J·J·M·詹森F·弗里捷伯格
Owner KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV
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