Tongue side brush for oral implant nursing

Abstract

The invention relates to a lingual brush for oral implant nursing, and relates to the technical field of oral implant nursing. Comprising a brush handle and a brush head, a moving groove is formed in the surface of the brush handle, a moving block is installed in the moving groove in a sliding mode, a rotating assembly is arranged on the side wall of the moving block, a brush base is installed on the side wall of the brush head in a sliding mode, and an adjusting assembly is arranged on the side wall of the brush base. The angle of the brush head can be adjusted by a single hand without changing hands or using additional tools, the brush head can be attached to the lingual side of rear teeth, the neck of an implant and other complex areas, cleaning blind areas are reduced, operation convenience and cleaning efficiency are improved, the exposed length of bristles on the side wall of the brush head is changed through the arranged brush base and the arranged adjusting assembly, the hardness of the bristles is adjusted, and the cleaning efficiency is improved. Different cleaning requirements of different parts are met, the cleaning effect is improved, and the problem of insufficient cleaning or gingival injury caused by single-hardness bristles is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of oral implant care technology, specifically to a lingual brush for oral implant care. Background Technology

[0002] The lingual brush for dental implant care is a specialized cleaning tool designed for meticulous post-operative care of dental implants. As artificial restorations, implants lack the protection of a natural periodontal ligament, making the gingival interface more fragile. The lingual side, due to its hidden location and the difficulty of reaching it with a regular toothbrush head, easily accumulates plaque, soft deposits, and food debris. Inadequate cleaning over a long period can lead to peri-implantitis, causing gingival redness, swelling, bleeding, and even implant loosening or loss. The lingual brush is a precise care tool designed to address this core issue. Its small, thin, and curved head features high-density, soft nylon bristles that are finely rounded, resulting in a soft yet resilient texture. The handle is typically made of non-slip silicone and features an ergonomic curved angle, making it suitable for post-implantation recovery, elderly individuals with reduced oral flexibility, orthodontic wearers, and patients with periodontal disease—anyone who finds lingual cleaning difficult.

[0003] However, most commercially available lingual brushes currently use fixed-angle brush heads, which cannot be flexibly adjusted according to different tooth positions and the physiological curvature of the lingual side of the implant. Especially in hidden areas such as the molar area of ​​the posterior teeth and the neck of the implant, the fixed-angle brush head is difficult to fit the tooth surface and the gum line, making it difficult to reach deep into the gaps and easily leading to long-term accumulation of plaque and soft deposits. At the same time, existing lingual brushes generally use bristles of a single softness and hardness. The fixed softness and hardness of the bristles cannot take into account the cleaning characteristics of different areas. Too hard bristles can easily scratch the implant surface and delicate gums, while too soft bristles cannot effectively remove stubborn plaque between teeth and around the implant, making it difficult to adapt to the differentiated cleaning needs of different parts of the oral cavity.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, innovative design based on existing methods is urgently needed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lingual brush for oral implant care, which solves the problems of fixed brush head angle and fixed bristle softness and hardness mentioned in the background art. The technical solution of this invention provides a solution that is significantly different from the existing technology, addressing the problem that the existing technical solutions are too simplistic.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a lingual brush for oral implant care, comprising a handle and a brush head, wherein a movable groove is formed on the surface of the handle, a movable block is slidably installed in the movable groove, a rotating component is provided on the side wall of the movable block, a bristle seat is slidably installed on the side wall of the brush head, and an adjustment component is provided on the side wall of the bristle seat.

[0007] The rotating assembly includes a guide groove on the surface of the moving block and a moving rod fixed to the side wall of the moving block. The end of the moving rod is fixed with a guide block. The assembly also includes a fixing block fixed in the moving groove and a rotating groove on the end of the brush handle. The end of the brush handle has a fixing groove and an adjusting groove, and a rotating block fixed to the side wall of the brush head.

[0008] Preferably, the fixing block is located inside the guide groove, and the guide groove has a U-shaped design.

[0009] Preferably, the end of the guide block is rotatably connected to the side wall of the brush head, and the guide block is located inside the fixing groove.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing groove is connected to the adjusting groove, and the adjusting groove has an arc design.

[0011] Preferably, the rotating block is located inside the rotating groove.

[0012] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a pressing block fixed to the side wall of the brush holder, and an adjustment rod slidably installed inside the brush handle, wherein the adjustment rod has an adjustment block fixed to its side wall.

[0013] Preferably, the sidewall of the extrusion block is designed to be inclined, and the end of the adjusting rod is slidably connected to the sidewall of the extrusion block.

[0014] Preferably, the adjusting block is slidably mounted on the side wall of the brush handle.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] 1. This invention, through its designed moving slot and rotating component, allows users to quickly and precisely adjust the brush head angle by pushing the moving block with only one hand, without needing to switch hands or use additional tools. This lowers the operational threshold, allowing the brush head to conform to complex areas such as the lingual side of posterior teeth and the neck of implants, reducing blind spots in cleaning, improving operational convenience and cleaning efficiency, reducing the risk of peri-implantitis caused by inadequate cleaning, and ensuring the long-term stability of implants.

[0017] 2. This invention, through its brush holder and adjustment components, allows the user to adjust the position of the brush holder by pushing the adjustment rod with the adjustment block, guided by the inclined side wall of the squeezing block. This changes the exposed length of the bristles on the side wall of the brush head, thus adjusting the bristle hardness. The longer the exposure, the softer the bristles, suitable for gentle cleaning of sensitive areas such as the gingival sulcus and around implants. The shorter the exposure, the stronger the bristle support and the higher the hardness, which can effectively remove stubborn plaque and soft deposits between teeth and on the tooth surface. It adapts to the different cleaning needs of different areas, improves the cleaning effect, and avoids the problems of insufficient cleaning or gum damage caused by bristles of a single hardness. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the brush head of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the adjusting block and adjusting rod of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the moving block, moving rod, and guide block of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the guide groove of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Brush handle; 101. Moving groove; 102. Fixing block; 2. Brush head; 201. Rotating block; 3. Brush holder; 301. Squeezing block; 4. Rotating groove; 5. Fixing groove; 501. Adjusting groove; 6. Adjusting block; 601. Adjusting rod; 7. Moving block; 701. Guide groove; 702. Moving rod; 703. Guide block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention in order to achieve the intended purpose, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments, based on the specific implementation methods, structures, features and effects of the present invention.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 7 This invention provides a technical solution: a lingual brush for oral implant care, including a handle 1 and a brush head 2. The surface of the handle 1 is provided with a moving groove 101, and a moving block 7 is slidably installed in the moving groove 101. A rotating component is provided on the side wall of the moving block 7. A bristle seat 3 is slidably installed on the side wall of the brush head 2. An adjustment component is provided on the side wall of the bristle seat 3. The slidable bristle seat 3 provides a structural basis for adjusting the bristle hardness. By changing the position of the bristle seat 3, the exposed length of the bristles on the side wall of the brush head 2 can be precisely adjusted, realizing the switching between bristle flexibility and support. It can adapt to the cleaning needs of different parts such as tooth surface, interdental spaces, gingival sulcus, and around implants without replacing the brush head 2.

[0028] The rotating assembly includes a guide groove 701 on the surface of the moving block 7, which provides a stable sliding track for the moving block 7. The sliding installation allows the user to push the moving block 7 with one hand, making operation convenient and requiring no additional tools. It also includes a moving rod 702 fixed to the side wall of the moving block 7, with a guide block 703 fixed to the end of the moving rod 702. The moving rod 702 acts as a force transmission component, converting the linear thrust of the moving block 7 into the displacement force of the guide block 703. The assembly also includes a fixing block 102 fixed in the moving groove 101, a rotating groove 4 on the end of the brush handle 1, a fixing groove 5 and an adjustment groove 501 on the end of the brush handle 1, and a rotating block 201 fixed to the side wall of the brush head 2.

[0029] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixing block 102 is located inside the guide groove 701, which is U-shaped. The inflection point limit and the guide design on both sides of the U-shaped groove provide a path for the movement of the moving block 7. The inflection point of the U-shaped groove serves as the initial locking position, and the straight grooves on both sides serve as the adjustment guide position. In the initial state, the fixing block 102 is engaged at the inflection point of the U-shaped guide groove 701, and the moving block 7 is limited and cannot slide. Then, the brush head 2 is locked at a fixed angle coaxial with the brush handle 1 by the moving rod 702 and the guide block 703. When the moving block 7 is pushed, the fixing block 102 slides along the straight grooves on both sides of the U-shaped groove and disengages from the inflection point limit. The user can complete the operation with one hand.

[0030] In one embodiment of the present invention, the end of the guide block 703 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the brush head 2. The guide block 703 is located inside the fixed groove 5. The groove wall of the fixed groove 5 limits the guide block 703, preventing the guide block 703 from moving. The brush head 2 is locked in a fixed posture coaxial with the brush handle 1 through the connection. When the moving block 7 is pushed to move the moving rod 702, the guide block 703 can smoothly disengage from the fixed groove 5 and enter the adjustment groove 501, realizing a quick switch from angle locking to adjustment.

[0031] In one embodiment of the present invention, the fixed groove 5 is connected to the adjusting groove 501. The adjusting groove 501 is designed with an arc. The fixed groove 5 and the adjusting groove 501 are directly connected, so that the guide block 703 can move freely between the two. In the initial state, the guide block 703 is embedded in the fixed groove 5 to lock the angle of the brush head 2. When the moving block 7 is pushed to move the moving rod 702, the guide block 703 can slide directly from the fixed groove 5 into the adjusting groove 501 to complete the angle adjustment.

[0032] In one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating block 201 is located inside the rotating groove 4. The rotating block 201 serves as the rotation center of the brush head 2 and cooperates with the rotating groove 4 to provide a rotation fulcrum for the angle adjustment of the brush head 2.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment assembly includes a pressing block 301 fixed to the side wall of the brush holder 3, and an adjustment rod 601 slidably installed inside the brush handle 1. An adjustment block 6 is fixed to the side wall of the adjustment rod 601. The adjustment block 6 serves as an external operating end, directly slidably installed on the side wall of the adjustment rod 601 and exposed outside the brush handle 1. The user only needs to push the adjustment block 6 with one hand to drive the adjustment rod 601 to slide inside the brush handle 1, thereby changing the exposed length of the bristles on the side wall of the brush head 2.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, the sidewall of the extrusion block 301 is inclined, and the end of the adjusting rod 601 is slidably connected to the sidewall of the extrusion block 301. The linear thrust of the adjusting rod 601 is converted into the displacement of the brush seat 3 inside the brush head 2 through the sliding cooperation with the inclined sidewall of the extrusion block 301, thus converting the horizontal movement of the adjusting rod 601 into the vertical movement of the brush seat 3.

[0035] As one embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting block 6 is slidably installed on the side wall of the brush handle 1. The adjusting block 6 is directly exposed on the side wall of the brush handle 1. The user can easily push it with only his thumb or index finger, and the bristle hardness can be adjusted with one hand, which improves the convenience and continuity of daily care. The adjusting block 6 and the moving block 7 are respectively arranged on different side walls of the brush handle 1, with clear functional divisions and no interference between operations.

[0036] Working principle: When using this oral implant care lingual brush, when the fixing block 102 is in the initial position, the fixing block 102 is located at the inflection point of the U-shaped guide groove 701. The guide block 703 at the end of the moving rod 702 is engaged in the fixing groove 5, and the rotating block 201 is located in the rotating groove 4. At this time, the length direction of the brush head 2 is consistent with the length direction of the brush handle 1, and the brush head 2 is locked and cannot rotate.

[0037] When it is necessary to adjust the angle of the brush head 2 to adapt to complex cleaning areas such as the lingual side of posterior teeth and the neck of implants, the user pushes the moving block 7 on the brush handle 1, causing the moving block 7 to slide from the U-shaped inflection point of the guide groove 701 to both sides. The moving block 7 is pushed to move in the moving groove 101 opened in the side wall of the brush handle 1 towards the brush head 2. During this process, the guide block 703 moves synchronously with the moving rod 702, disengaging from the fixed groove 5 and entering the adjustment groove 501. The moving block 7 pushes the guide block 703 through the moving rod 702, and the guide block 703 drives the brush head 2 to rotate along the groove wall of the adjustment groove 501 to adjust the angle of the brush head 2. This adjustment method only requires one-handed operation and no additional tools are needed. It quickly allows the brush head 2 to conform to the lingual curvature of different tooth positions and the implant interface, eliminating cleaning blind spots.

[0038] When adjusting the bristle hardness, the user pushes the adjusting block 6 on the side wall of the brush handle 1. The adjusting block 6 causes the adjusting rod 601 to slide inside the brush handle 1. The end of the adjusting rod 601 is slidably connected to the side wall of the squeezing block 301. As the adjusting rod 601 moves, under the guidance of the inclined side wall of the squeezing block 301, the adjusting rod 601 pushes the brush seat 3 to slide inside the brush head 2, changing the relative position of the brush seat 3 inside the brush head 2. This allows for precise adjustment of the exposed length of the bristles on the side wall of the brush head 2, thus adjusting the bristle hardness. The longer the exposed bristle length, the higher the overall flexibility and the lower the hardness, suitable for gentle cleaning of sensitive areas such as the gingival sulcus and around implants. The shorter the exposed length, the stronger the bristle support and the higher the hardness, which can effectively remove stubborn plaque and soft deposits between teeth and on the tooth surface. It can meet the cleaning needs of all scenarios without replacing the brush head 2, avoiding insufficient cleaning or the risk of gum damage caused by bristles of a single hardness, improving the safety and effectiveness of fine care around implants, and extending the life of implants.

[0039] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention without departing from the scope of the present invention shall still fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A lingual brush for oral implant care, comprising a handle (1) and a brush head (2), characterized in that: The brush handle (1) has a moving groove (101) on its surface. A moving block (7) is slidably installed in the moving groove (101). A rotating component is provided on the side wall of the moving block (7). A brush holder (3) is slidably installed on the side wall of the brush head (2). An adjusting component is provided on the side wall of the brush holder (3). The rotating assembly includes a guide groove (701) on the surface of the moving block (7) and a moving rod (702) fixed to the side wall of the moving block (7). The end of the moving rod (702) is fixed with a guide block (703). It also includes a fixing block (102) fixed in the moving groove (101) and a rotating groove (4) on the end of the brush handle (1). The end of the brush handle (1) is provided with a fixing groove (5) and an adjustment groove (501). It also includes a rotating block (201) fixed to the side wall of the brush head (2).

2. The lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (102) is located inside the guide groove (701), which is U-shaped.

3. The lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the guide block (703) is rotatably connected to the side wall of the brush head (2), and the guide block (703) is located inside the fixing groove (5).

4. The lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing groove (5) is connected to the adjusting groove (501), and the adjusting groove (501) is designed with an arc.

5. The lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating block (201) is located inside the rotating groove (4).

6. The lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a pressing block (301) fixed to the side wall of the brush holder (3), and an adjustment rod (601) slidably installed inside the brush handle (1), with the adjustment block (6) fixed to the side wall of the adjustment rod (601).

7. A lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sidewall of the extrusion block (301) is designed to be inclined, and the end of the adjusting rod (601) is slidably connected to the sidewall of the extrusion block (301).

8. A lingual brush for oral implant care according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjusting block (6) is slidably mounted on the side wall of the brush handle (1).

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