Tooth thermal inductance tester

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of dental measuring instruments, in particular to a tooth thermal inductance tester which comprises a tester main body and a detection head detachably connected to one end of the tester main body, the tester main body comprises a shell and a temperature control assembly, an empty groove is formed in the upper half part of the shell, a display screen is connected in the empty groove in an embedded mode, and the temperature control assembly is connected with the display screen. The temperature control assembly is arranged in the shell, and the temperature control assembly is electrically connected with the display screen; the detection head comprises a connecting part and a fitting part, one end of the connecting part is inserted into the tester main body, the fitting part is of a trumpet-shaped structure with a larger opening at one end and a smaller opening at the other end, and the bottom of the end with the larger opening is of an arc-shaped structure with two sides sunken towards the middle, so that the fitting part is matched with the tooth surface; the detection head is designed into a trumpet-shaped structure, so that the problems that the test head cannot be attached to teeth and the heating temperature cannot be displayed are solved; the accuracy and user experience of the tooth heat sensitivity test can be improved, and a more accurate diagnosis basis is provided for dental diagnosis and treatment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of dental measuring instruments, in particular to a tooth thermal sensing tester. Background Art

[0002] In the process of dental treatment, understanding the thermal sensitivity of patients' teeth is of great significance for diagnosis and treatment. However, general diagnosticians often use hot water as an auxiliary test when testing the thermal sensitivity of patients' teeth. The thermal sensitivity of patients' teeth is tested by holding hot water of different temperatures in the mouth. This method not only produces a large error in the measurement results, but also may cause damage to the patient's dental pulp tissue.

[0003] With the development of society, the current tooth thermal sensitivity test begins to use a tooth thermal tester for testing. This method not only improves the accuracy of the thermal sensitivity test, but also can effectively avoid causing damage to the patient's dental pulp tissue. However, there are still some problems in the actual use of the tooth thermal sensitivity tester in the prior art, such as the test head cannot fit the teeth, resulting in errors in the test results; at the same time, the heating temperature cannot be displayed on the tooth thermal sensitivity tester, making it impossible for the user to grasp the temperature changes during the test. These problems limit the practicality and accuracy of the tooth thermal sensitivity tester. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the technical defects mentioned in the above background technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a tooth thermal tester, which aims to solve the problems in the prior art that the test head cannot fit the teeth and cannot display the heating temperature.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A tooth thermal tester comprises a tester body and a detection head detachably connected to one end of the tester body, wherein the tester body is used to heat the detection head, and the tester body comprises a shell and a temperature control assembly, wherein an empty slot is provided in the upper half of the shell, and a display screen is embedded in the empty slot, and the display screen is used to display the heating temperature and test results in real time, so as to facilitate users to observe and record; the temperature control assembly is arranged in the shell, and the temperature control assembly is electrically connected to the display screen; the detection head comprises a connecting part and a fitting part, wherein the connecting part is a hollow structure, and one end of the connecting part is plugged into the tester body, and the fitting part is a trumpet-shaped structure with a larger opening at one end and a smaller opening at the other end, wherein the bottom of the end with the larger opening is arranged as an arc-shaped structure with both sides concave toward the middle, so that the fitting part is adapted to the tooth surface.

[0007] Preferably, the temperature control assembly includes a temperature sensor, a heating element and a control module. The temperature sensor is used to monitor the heating temperature in real time and transmit data to the control module. The heating element is heated according to the instructions of the control module to ensure the temperature stability of the detection head. The temperature sensor, heating element and control module are electrically connected.

[0008] Preferably, the heating element is a heating rod, one end of which extends into the connecting portion and abuts against the fitting portion.

[0009] Preferably, the connecting portion and the fitting portion are an integrally formed structure, and the connection between the connecting portion and the fitting portion is arranged as a curved end.

[0010] Preferably, the fitting portion is made of a flexible composite material that is resistant to high temperature disinfection and can be adjusted according to the tooth shapes of different users. The flexible composite material is synthesized from epoxy resin and silicon carbide fiber.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting part is a stainless steel hollow round rod, and a heat-insulating ceramic material coating is sprayed on the outer surface of the connecting part.

[0012] Preferably, a plurality of control buttons are provided on the lower half of the shell, and the plurality of control buttons are all connected to the control module for adjusting and controlling the heating temperature.

[0013] Preferably, a charging interface is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the charging interface is connected to a battery via an electric wire. The battery is used to provide power to drive the temperature control assembly, and the battery is installed in the shell.

[0014] In summary, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0015] The tooth thermal sensitivity tester of the utility model designs the detection head into a trumpet-shaped structure, and solves the problems in the prior art that the test head cannot fit the teeth and cannot display the heating temperature; through the design of the utility model, the accuracy of the tooth thermal sensitivity test and the user experience can be improved, providing a more accurate diagnostic basis for dental treatment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model of a tooth thermal sensitivity tester;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure of the detection head;

[0018] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the utility model tooth thermal sensitivity tester;

[0019] Figure 4It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model of a tooth thermal sensitivity tester.

[0020] Description of reference numerals in the figures:

[0021] 1. Tester body; 11. Shell; 111. Empty slot; 12. Temperature control assembly; 121. Temperature sensor; 122. Heating element; 123. Control module; 2. Detection head; 21. Connection part; 22. Fitting part; 3. Display screen; 4. Control button; 5. Charging port; 6. Battery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field belong to the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0023] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of the present invention, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the utility model, if there is a word description such as "several", it means one or more, and the meaning of "more" is two or more. Greater than, less than, and more than are understood to exclude the number itself, and above, below, and within are understood to include the number itself. If there is a description of the first, second, and third, it is only used to distinguish the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0025] The following is combined with Figure 1-4 , an embodiment of a tooth thermal tester of the utility model is further described in detail.

[0026] A dental thermal tester, such as Figure 1 , 2As shown, it includes a tester body 1 and a detection head 2 detachably connected to one end of the tester body 1, and a display screen 3 is provided on the tester body 1. The display screen 3 is used to display the heating temperature and test results in real time, so that users can observe and record them conveniently; the detection head 2 includes a connecting portion 21 and a fitting portion 22, the connecting portion 21 is a hollow structure, and one end of the connecting portion 21 is inserted into the tester body 1, and the fitting portion 22 is in the shape of a trumpet with a larger opening at one end and a smaller opening at the other end, wherein the bottom of the end with a larger opening is set as an arc structure with both sides concave toward the middle, so that the fitting portion 22 is adapted to the tooth surface.

[0027] Specifically, the display screen 3 adopts display technology such as LCD or LED, which can display the heating temperature and test results in real time, making it convenient for users to observe and record; at the same time, the display screen 3 can also set different display modes, such as numerical display, graphic display, etc., to meet the needs of different users; when performing actual operation, the user only needs to place the fitting part 22 of the detection head 2 on the teeth, start the device to perform the test, and at the same time, the intuitive prompts and operation guides on the display screen 3 enable users to easily get started even without professional knowledge.

[0028] It is worth noting that the overall volume of the tooth thermal sensitivity tester of the utility model is small, equivalent to the size of an electric toothbrush, and the detection head 2 and the tester body 1 are detachable and easy to carry. Whether in a clinic or at home, users can easily perform tooth thermal sensitivity tests, which improves the convenience of the test. The tooth thermal sensitivity tester of the utility model can also be integrated with other dental equipment and software systems to achieve data sharing and remote monitoring. This compatibility enables the tester to be better integrated into the dental diagnosis and treatment process and improve work efficiency.

[0029] In this embodiment, if Figure 3 , 4 As shown, the tester body 1 includes a shell 11 and a temperature control assembly 12. The upper half of the shell 11 is provided with a slot 111, and the display screen 3 is embedded in the slot 111; the temperature control assembly 12 is arranged in the shell 11, and the temperature control assembly 12 is electrically connected to the display screen 3; the temperature control assembly 12 includes a temperature sensor 121, a heating element 122 and a control module 123. The temperature sensor 121 is used to monitor the heating temperature in real time and transmit the data to the control module 123. The heating element 122 is heated according to the instruction of the control module 123 to ensure the temperature stability of the detection head 2. The temperature sensor 121, the heating element 122 and the control module 123 are electrically connected.

[0030] Specifically, the temperature sensor 121 uses a sensor such as a thermistor or a thermocouple, which can monitor the temperature change of the heating element 122 in real time, and the control module 123 adjusts the heating power of the heating element 122 according to the data of the temperature sensor 121 to ensure the temperature stability of the test head; at the same time, the control module 123 can also set different heating temperatures and test times according to the needs of the user; during the heating process, in order to better monitor and display the heating temperature in real time, the temperature sensor 121 and the heating element 122 set in the tester body allow the user to understand the temperature change of the detection head 2 at any time, and use the display screen 3 to display the data in real time, so that the user can intuitively grasp the temperature change during the test, so as to better control the test conditions and improve the accuracy and reliability of the test. Among them, the control module 123 can accurately control the heating power of the heating element 122 according to the data of the temperature sensor 121 to ensure the temperature stability of the detection head 2. This precise control function enables the tester to maintain a constant temperature under different environmental conditions, thereby improving the accuracy and repeatability of the test.

[0031] It is worth mentioning that in order to better improve the practicality of the dental thermal sensitivity tester of the present invention, a dental health inspection program can be added to the control module 123, and the detection head 2 can be synchronized to perform oral health inspections, so that it can not only be used to detect the thermal sensitivity of teeth, but also to perform other related oral health inspections as needed. This versatility gives the tester a wider application prospect and provides more support for dental diagnosis and treatment.

[0032] In this embodiment, a plurality of control buttons 4 are provided on the lower half of the shell 11, and the plurality of control buttons 4 are all connected to the control module 123 for adjusting the temperature of the controlled heating; a charging interface 5 is provided at the bottom of the shell 11, and the charging interface 5 is connected to a battery 6 through an electric wire, and the battery 6 is used to provide power for the temperature control assembly; and the battery is installed in the shell, and the heating element 122 adopts a heating rod, one end of which extends into the connecting portion 21 and abuts against the fitting portion 22.

[0033] Specifically, the control button 4 provided on the shell 11 can be adjusted in real time according to the heating situation, and can also control the selection of different heating modes, so that the operation of the tester body 1 is more convenient. The heating element 122 can use other materials with heating and heat-conducting functions, including but not limited to heating wires and heating plates, in addition to using heating rods without affecting its function; in addition, the heating rod extends into the connecting part 21, which can better heat the fitting part 22, shorten the heating time, and also improve its heating efficiency.

[0034] In order to avoid some short circuits, overheating and other problems during the heating process: the tooth thermal tester of the utility model adopts a safe design. By connecting a circuit breaker and a thermostat to the heating element 122, it can perform over-temperature protection and short-circuit protection on the circuit to ensure that no harm is caused to the user during use. At the same time, all electrical components meet international safety standards to ensure the safety and reliability of the equipment.

[0035] In this embodiment, the connecting portion 21 and the fitting portion 22 are an integrally formed structure, and the connection between the connecting portion 21 and the fitting portion 22 is set as a curved end; the fitting portion 22 is made of a flexible composite material resistant to high temperature disinfection, and can be adjusted according to the tooth shape of different users; wherein the flexible composite material is synthesized by epoxy resin and silicon carbide fiber; and the connecting portion 21 is a stainless steel hollow round rod, and a heat-insulating ceramic material coating is sprayed on the outer surface of the connecting portion 21.

[0036] Specifically, by making the fitting part 22 of a flexible composite material that is resistant to high temperature disinfection, it can be adjusted according to the tooth shape of different users to ensure a good fitting effect. At the same time, it can also be sterilized at high temperature and repeatedly tried to reduce waste. In addition, this design enables the thermal tester to adapt to patients of different ages and oral sizes, improving the universality and accuracy of the test. At the same time, since the connection part 21 will extend into the oral cavity during the test of the thermal sensitivity of the teeth, in order to avoid the problem of the heating rod causing burns to the oral cavity through the connection part 21 during the heating process, the connection part 21 is made of a ceramic material with a heat-insulating function, which can improve the safety performance of the tester.

[0037] Preferably, the tooth thermal sensitivity tester of the utility model is made of high-quality materials, has good durability and stability; and undergoes strict quality control and testing to ensure that the device can maintain good performance during long-term use. At the same time, in the design and manufacturing process, attention is paid to environmental protection and sustainable development. All materials meet environmental protection standards. The tooth thermal sensitivity tester will not produce harmful substances during use and is environmentally friendly.

[0038] The working principle of this utility model:

[0039] When using the tooth sensitivity tester of the present invention, first, the detection head 2 is plugged and installed on the tester body 1, and then the heating element 122 is controlled by the control button 4 to start heating, and the maximum heating temperature value is pre-set, and the fitting part 22 on the detection head 2 is fitted with the surface of the patient's teeth, and the heating element 122 is waited for to continue heating. At the same time, the temperature sensor 121 monitors the heating temperature in real time and transmits the data to the control module 123, and the heating is stopped and the current heating temperature value is recorded after the patient's teeth become heat-sensitive, and then the heating temperature and test results are displayed in real time through the display screen 3; the tooth thermal sensitivity tester of the present invention solves the problem that the test head cannot fit the teeth and cannot display the heating temperature in the prior art by designing the detection head 2 into a trumpet-shaped structure; through the design of the present invention, the accuracy and user experience of the tooth thermal sensitivity test can be improved, and a more accurate diagnostic basis can be provided for dental treatment.

[0040] The embodiments of this specific implementation are all preferred embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application. The same components are represented by the same figure marks. Therefore, any equivalent changes made based on the structure, shape, and principle of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tooth thermal tester, comprising a tester body and a probe detachably connected to one end of the tester body, wherein the tester body is used to heat the probe, and wherein: The tester body includes a shell and a temperature control assembly, an upper half of the shell is provided with an empty slot, a display screen is embedded in the empty slot, and the display screen is used to display the heating temperature and test results in real time, so as to facilitate users to observe and record; the temperature control assembly is arranged in the shell, and the temperature control assembly is electrically connected to the display screen; the detection head includes a connecting part and a fitting part, the connecting part is a hollow structure, and one end of the connecting part is plugged into the tester body, and the fitting part is a trumpet-shaped structure with a larger opening at one end and a smaller opening at the other end, wherein the bottom of the end with a larger opening is set as an arc-shaped structure with both sides concave toward the middle, so that the fitting part is adapted to the tooth surface.

2. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature control assembly includes a temperature sensor, a heating element and a control module. The temperature sensor is used to monitor the heating temperature in real time and transmit data to the control module. The heating element is heated according to the instructions of the control module to ensure the temperature stability of the detection head. The temperature sensor, the heating element and the control module are electrically connected.

3. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating element is a heating rod, one end of which extends into the connecting portion and abuts against the fitting portion.

4. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting portion and the fitting portion are an integrally formed structure, and the connection between the connecting portion and the fitting portion is arranged as a curved end.

5. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fitting part is made of a flexible composite material that is resistant to high temperature disinfection and can be adjusted according to the tooth shapes of different users. The flexible composite material is synthesized from epoxy resin and silicon carbide fiber.

6. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting part is a stainless steel hollow round rod, and a heat-insulating ceramic material coating is sprayed on the outer surface of the connecting part.

7. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower part of the shell is provided with a plurality of control buttons, and the plurality of control buttons are all connected to the control module for adjusting and controlling the heating temperature.

8. The tooth thermal tester according to claim 7, characterized in that: A charging interface is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the charging interface is connected to a battery through an electric wire. The battery is used to provide power to drive the temperature control assembly, and the battery is installed in the shell.

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