Rubber barrier saliva suction tube mounting device, using method thereof and saliva suction tube

Abstract

The invention discloses a rubber barrier saliva suction tube mounting device, a using method thereof and a saliva suction tube. The rubber barrier saliva suction tube mounting device comprises a base mounted on a rubber barrier support and a support rotationally mounted on the base, and the saliva suction tube is detachably mounted on the support. According to the rubber barrier saliva suction tube installation device, the saliva suction tube can be directly placed at the saliva suction position in the oral cavity to suck saliva, medical staff do not need to take up the saliva suction tube from the outside of the oral cavity to enter the oral cavity to suck saliva all the time, the two hands of the medical staff are liberated, the labor cost can be greatly saved, and the rubber barrier saliva suction tube installation device can better serve oral clinical diagnosis and treatment activities.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of dental endodontics, and in particular to a rubber dam suction tube installation device, its usage method, and the suction tube itself. Background Technology

[0002] Rubber dam isolation is a core isolation technique in clinical dental treatment. It uses a flexible rubber dam, along with clamps, frameworks, and other auxiliary tools, to isolate the tooth to be treated, creating a separate, dry, and sterile operating area. It is an important component of modern standardized dental treatment. Its main functions are: Isolation from saliva and moisture: Completely preventing contamination of the treatment area by saliva and gingival crevicular fluid, keeping the area dry and clean—crucial for successful procedures such as fillings, root canals, and tooth preparation (e.g., resin bonding and root canal disinfection require an absolutely dry environment). Protection of oral soft tissues: Preventing damage to the gums, tongue, and buccal mucosa from instruments (e.g., burs, root canal files) and medications (e.g., disinfectants, etching agents) during treatment, while also preventing patients from accidentally swallowing / aspirating instruments or debris. Improved treatment efficiency and quality: Reduced saliva interference, providing the dentist with a clearer field of vision and more precise operations (e.g., preventing instrument slippage during root canal preparation and ensuring stronger material bonding during fillings); it also reduces the number of bacteria in the operating area, lowering the risk of postoperative infection. Improved patient experience: Avoids irritation of the throat by spraying water or debris during treatment, reduces nausea reflex, and is especially suitable for children and people with sensitive throats; in some cases, it can reduce mouth opening time and reduce muscle fatigue.

[0003] Rubber dam isolation can effectively protect both doctors and patients, providing patients with a more professional, safer, and more comfortable treatment experience. In September 2018, the National Medical Licensing Examination Syllabus (Dental Physician / Dental Assistant Physician) added rubber dam isolation, which was officially implemented in 2019. In March 2021, the National Health Commission listed "increasing the usage rate of rubber dam isolation in root canal treatment" as a national oral health quality control improvement goal for 2020 (National Health Commission Letter

[2021] No. 51), requiring provincial quality control centers and oral medical institutions to actively promote and popularize rubber dam isolation.

[0004] When using rubber dam isolation, saliva in the patient's mouth needs to be suctioned out using a saliva suction tube. Normally, after suctioning, the tube needs to be placed outside the mouth until the next suction, which adds inconvenience for the physician. Furthermore, the repeated handling of the suction tube makes it difficult to maintain cleanliness of both the tube and the oral cavity. Therefore, a specialized saliva suction tube installation device is needed, allowing it to remain inside the mouth until the treatment is complete. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the technical deficiencies in the prior art by providing a rubber barrier saliva tube installation device.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of using the above-described rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a saliva suction tube.

[0008] The technical solution adopted to achieve the purpose of this invention is: A rubber barrier saliva suction tube mounting device includes a base mounted on a rubber barrier support and a bracket rotatably mounted on the base, wherein the saliva suction tube is detachably mounted on the bracket.

[0009] In the above technical solution, the rubber barrier support is U-shaped, including a bottom beam and support arms fixed at the left and right ends of the bottom beam, and the base is fixedly installed on one of the support arms.

[0010] In the above technical solution, the rubber barrier bracket is made of plastic or metal.

[0011] In the above technical solution, the base is a clip, which is clamped onto the rubber barrier bracket.

[0012] In the above technical solution, the base is magnetically attached to the rubber barrier bracket.

[0013] In the above technical solution, a through hole is opened on the bracket, and the saliva suction tube is inserted into the through hole.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the support is provided with an elastic adjustment clip, which includes an elastic adjustment strip and a plurality of stepped protrusions arranged sequentially on the elastic adjustment strip. The elastic adjustment strip is bent into a circle to form an adjustment hole with an adjustable aperture for inserting a saliva suction tube. One end of the elastic adjustment strip is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector, which can be snapped onto any one of the stepped protrusions. The other end overlaps inside the adjustment hole. The bottom of the elastic adjustment strip is fixed to the support.

[0015] In the above technical solution, a mounting bracket is fixedly mounted on the base, and the bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket via a rotating shaft.

[0016] Another aspect of the present invention includes a method of using the rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device, comprising the following steps: Step 1: Place the rubber dam support with the rubber dam suction tube installation device into the patient's mouth. The suction tube is installed in the mouth through the support. The suction port of the suction tube is placed in multiple saliva locations in the mouth to absorb saliva. Step 2: When you need to adjust the position of the saliva suction tube for suction, pull the saliva suction tube. The saliva suction tube rotates on the base via the bracket. Adjust the direction of the saliva suction tube so that its suction nozzle is aimed at the part of the mouth with more saliva for suction.

[0017] Another aspect of the invention includes a saliva suction tube, which is installed in the oral cavity via the rubber barrier saliva suction tube mounting device, and a sensor is installed at the end of the saliva suction tube to sense water intake.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. The rubber dam saliva suction tube installation device of the present invention allows the saliva suction tube to be placed directly in the oral cavity for saliva suction, eliminating the need for medical staff to constantly pick up the saliva suction tube from outside the mouth and insert it into the mouth for saliva suction, thus freeing up the hands of medical staff. The present invention can greatly save labor costs and better serve oral clinical diagnosis and treatment activities.

[0019] 2. The bracket of the present invention is rotatably mounted on the base, thereby allowing the saliva suction tube to be adjusted to any position in the oral cavity for easy saliva suction.

[0020] 3. The saliva suction tube of the present invention is equipped with a sensor. When it senses saliva in the oral cavity, it can automatically suction the saliva, freeing up the hands of medical staff. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device of the present invention (magnetic base).

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber barrier suction tube mounting device of the present invention (the base is a clip).

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device (elastic adjustment clip) of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device of the present invention.

[0026] Among them, 1: base, 2: bracket, 3: rubber barrier bracket, 3.1: bottom beam, 3.2: support arm, 4: through hole, 5: mounting bracket, 6: pivot, 7: teeth, 8: saliva suction tube, 9: clip, 10: magnetic base, 11: elastic adjustment strip, 12: adjustment hole, 13: snap connector, 14: stepped protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0028] Example 1 like Figures 1-5 As shown, a rubber barrier saliva suction tube installation device includes a base 1 mounted on a rubber barrier bracket 2 and a bracket 2 rotatably mounted on the base 1. The saliva suction tube 8 is detachably mounted on the bracket 2. Preferably, both the base and the bracket are made of plastic.

[0029] Furthermore, the rubber barrier support 3 is U-shaped, including a bottom beam 3.1 and support arms 3.2 fixed at the left and right ends of the bottom beam 3.1. The base 1 is fixedly installed on one of the support arms 3.2, opposite to the tooth 7 that needs to be treated, that is, the tooth 7 is located on the other support arm 3.2.

[0030] Furthermore, the rubber barrier bracket 3 is made of plastic or metal.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, furthermore, the base 1 is a clamp, which is clamped onto the rubber barrier bracket 3, as... Figure 1 As shown, in another embodiment, the base 1 is triangular in shape and is a magnetic base, magnetically attached to a magnetic sheet fixed on the rubber barrier bracket 3.

[0032] Preferably, the magnetic base 10 is adapted to the rubber barrier bracket 3 made of plastic, and the clip 9 is adapted to the rubber barrier bracket 3 made of metal.

[0033] like Figures 3-4 As shown, further, a through hole 4 is provided on the bracket 2, and the saliva suction tube 8 is inserted into the through hole 4. The diameter of the through hole 4 matches the diameter of the saliva suction tube 8. Preferably, the diameter of the through hole 4 is 1 cm. In another embodiment, the support 2 is provided with an elastic adjustment clip, which includes an elastic adjustment strip 11 and a plurality of stepped protrusions 14 arranged sequentially on the elastic adjustment strip 11. The elastic adjustment strip 11 is bent into a circle to form an adjustment hole 12 with an adjustable diameter for the suction tube 8 to pass through. One end of the elastic adjustment strip is provided with a snap-fit ​​connector 13, which can be snapped onto any one of the stepped protrusions 14. The other end overlaps inside the adjustment hole 12. The bottom of the elastic adjustment strip 11 is fixed to the support 2. By snapping the snap-fit ​​connector 15 onto different stepped protrusions 16, the length of one end of the elastic adjustment strip 11 entering the adjustment hole 12 is increased or decreased, thereby adjusting the size of the adjustment hole 12 to accommodate suction tubes 8 of different diameters.

[0034] Furthermore, a mounting bracket 5 is fixedly mounted on the base 1, and the bracket 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 5 via a rotating shaft 6.

[0035] Example 2 like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a method for using the rubber barrier suction tube installation device described in Embodiment 1, including the following steps: Step 1: Place the rubber dam support 2 with the rubber dam suction tube 8 installation device in the patient's mouth. The suction tube 8 is installed in the mouth through the support 2. When the medical staff treats the tooth 7, the suction port of the suction tube 8 is placed in the mouth where there is more saliva to absorb the saliva. Step 2: When it is necessary to adjust the position of the saliva suction tube 8 for suctioning, pull the saliva suction tube 8. The saliva suction tube 8 rotates on the base 1 through the bracket 2 to adjust the direction of the saliva suction tube 8 so that its suction port is aimed at the part of the mouth with more saliva for suctioning.

[0036] Example 3 This example provides a saliva suction tube 8, which is installed in the oral cavity using the rubber barrier saliva suction tube installation device described in Example 1. A sensor is installed at the end of the saliva suction tube 8 to sense water intake.

[0037] For ease of explanation, spatial relative terms such as “up,” “down,” “left,” and “right” are used in the embodiments to describe the relationship of one element or feature shown in the figures relative to another element or feature. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientations shown in the figures, spatial terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figures is inverted, an element described as being “down” of other elements or features would be positioned “up” of those other elements or features. Therefore, the exemplary term “down” can encompass both up and down orientations. The device may be positioned in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0038] Moreover, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one component from another that has the same name, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between the components.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device, characterized in that, It includes a base mounted on a rubber barrier support, and a bracket rotatably mounted on the base, with the saliva tube detachably mounted on the bracket.

2. The rubber barrier saliva tube installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rubber barrier support is U-shaped and includes a bottom beam and support arms fixed at the left and right ends of the bottom beam. The base is fixedly installed on one of the support arms.

3. The rubber barrier saliva tube installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rubber barrier support is made of plastic or metal.

4. The rubber barrier saliva tube installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is a clamp, which is clamped onto the rubber barrier bracket.

5. The rubber barrier saliva tube installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is magnetically attached to a magnetic plate fixed on a rubber barrier bracket.

6. The rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A through hole is provided on the bracket, and the saliva suction tube is inserted into the through hole.

7. The rubber barrier saliva tube installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is equipped with an elastic adjustment clip, which includes an elastic adjustment strip and a plurality of stepped protrusions arranged sequentially on the elastic adjustment strip. The elastic adjustment strip is bent into a circle to form an adjustment hole with an adjustable diameter for inserting a saliva suction tube. One end of the elastic adjustment strip is equipped with a snap-fit ​​connector, which can be snapped onto any of the stepped protrusions. The other end overlaps inside the adjustment hole. The bottom of the elastic adjustment strip is fixed to the bracket.

8. The rubber barrier saliva suction tube installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting bracket is fixedly mounted on the base, and the bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket via a rotating shaft.

9. The method of using the rubber barrier saliva tube mounting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Step 1: Place the rubber dam support with the rubber dam suction tube installation device into the patient's mouth. The suction tube is installed in the mouth through the support. The suction port of the suction tube is placed in multiple saliva locations in the mouth to absorb saliva. Step 2: When you need to adjust the position of the saliva suction tube for suction, pull the saliva suction tube. The saliva suction tube rotates on the base via the bracket. Adjust the direction of the saliva suction tube so that its suction nozzle is aimed at the part of the mouth with more saliva for suction.

10. A saliva suction tube, characterized in that, The saliva suction tube is installed in the oral cavity using the rubber barrier saliva suction tube installation device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and a sensor is installed at the end of the saliva suction tube to sense water intake.

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