Plastic individualized buccal device
By using plastic personalized oral compost and using heating and winding technology of PU tube and thermoplastic positioning film, the material artifact and individualization problems of the existing oral compost are solved, and high-precision fixation and low-cost radiotherapy auxiliary effects are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422083698.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-27
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-01
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-27
AI Technical Summary
The existing oral-containing material has limited X-ray penetration, resulting in artifacts, poor individualization, poor fixation effect, and high cost.
The plastic personalized oral stool is adopted, and a PU tube and thermoplastic positioning film are used to wrap and stool and shape it by heating and softening, forming an individualized oral stool, combining the tongue pressing plate and the stool structure to ensure fixing accuracy and comfort.
It improves the accuracy and fixed repeatability of radiotherapy, reduces costs, adapts to different oral sizes, is safe and non-toxic, and saves medical resources.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, and more specifically, to a plastic individualized mouthpiece. Background Art
[0002] A mouthpiece is an auxiliary tool used in radiotherapy, especially in the radiotherapy process of head and neck tumors. Its main function is to maximize the protection of normal tissues and reduce radiotherapy-related side effects.
[0003] The setup error of the patient's positioning method with the mouthpiece combined with foam glue is significantly more advantageous than that with single foam glue. The fixation method of the head, neck and shoulder thermoplastic film combined with foam glue + mouthpiece is more conducive to improving the setup accuracy and repeatability of intensity-modulated radiotherapy for head and neck tumors. The mouthpiece has a significant advantage in controlling the lower neck part of the patient compared with the case without wearing the mouthpiece, and is expected to improve the fixation accuracy and repeatability of radiotherapy for head and neck tumors.
[0004] Currently, the mouthpieces used in the market have the following disadvantages:
[0005] 1. The X-ray penetrability of some materials is limited, showing high density under CT, and even forming artifacts, which interfere with the recognition and delineation of normal organs and tumors, and affect the accuracy of radiotherapy;
[0006] 2. Most materials are produced modularly, with limited sizes, poor individualization, and poor fixation effects;
[0007] 3. The prices of a few high-end products are expensive. For example, if made using 3D printing technology, it costs thousands of yuan, increasing the medical burden on patients and the national medical insurance expenditure.
[0008] Based on the above problems, we provide a plastic individualized mouthpiece.
[0009] The above information disclosed in this background art is only used to increase the understanding of the background art of the utility model. Therefore, it may include prior art that is not known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model
[0010] To solve the problems raised in the above background art, the utility model provides a plastic individualized mouthpiece.
[0011] The plastic individualized mouthpiece provided by the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:
[0012] A plastic individualized mouthpiece includes a PU tube; a positioning film, which is preheated and softened and then wound around the outside of the PU tube.
[0013] Preferably, a tongue depressor is further provided at the lower edge of the PU tube.
[0014] Preferably, the positioning film is a thermoplastic film for radiotherapy.
[0015] Preferably, the diameter of the PU tube is 5 mm.
[0016] Preferably, the preheating temperature of the positioning film is 70 °C, and the preheating duration is 15 min.
[0017] Preferably, the outer side of the positioning film is also wrapped with food preservative film.
[0018] Preferably, a ferrule is provided in the middle of the PU tube, and an arc-shaped clamping strip is provided on the side of the tongue depressor. The arc-shaped clamping strip is fully adapted to the PU tube, and the side end of the arc-shaped clamping strip contacts the ferrule.
[0019] Preferably, the ferrule and the PU tube are integrally formed, and the arc-shaped clamping strip and the tongue depressor are integrally formed.
[0020] In summary, the present utility model includes the following beneficial technical effects:
[0021] For this product, the materials are easily accessible. Radiotherapy departments generally have thermoplastic positioning films for radiotherapy and ovens or water tanks, and there is no need to purchase relevant materials additionally; the materials are safe, the materials placed in the patient's mouth are non-toxic and do not cause harm to the patient's health; the cost is low, a thermoplastic film for radiotherapy is only a few hundred yuan, and one film can be used by multiple patients, saving medical costs; the production is simple. After training, junior doctors, nurses, and technicians can quickly learn, and one or two medical staff can complete the operation without going out to study, saving human resources; the individualization degree is high, and it can fit patients with different oral sizes and mouth opening degrees; the comfort is good, the PU tube is unobstructed and does not affect the patient's oral breathing; the fixation and repeatability are good. After being formed, the tooth marks are fixed, and the occlusal position can be accurately ensured without deviation during each occlusion, and the radiotherapy error is small.
[0022] The above summary is only for the purpose of the specification and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention will be readily apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a plastic individualized oral applicator in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the PU tube and the tongue depressor in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the food preservative film and the positioning film in Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;
[0026] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the positioning film in the first embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the ferrule and the arc-shaped clamping strip in the second embodiment of the present utility model;
[0028] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the other side structure of the ferrule and the arc-shaped clamping strip in the second embodiment of the present utility model.
[0029] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1, PU tube; 2, positioning film; 3, tongue depressor; 4, food preservative film; 5, ferrule; 6, arc-shaped clamping strip. Detailed implementation manners
[0030] The following will further elaborate on the present utility model in conjunction with the attached Figures 1 to 6 for a more detailed description.
[0031] It should be noted that the attached drawings are schematic and not drawn to scale. For the sake of clarity and convenience in the figures, the relative sizes and proportions of the parts shown in the figures are exaggerated or reduced in their sizes for illustration, and any size is only exemplary and not limiting. In addition, the same reference numerals are used for the same structures, elements or fittings that appear in more than two figures to reflect similar features.
[0032] Embodiment 1
[0033] The embodiment of the present utility model discloses a plastic individualized mouthpiece. Referring to Figures 1 to 4 , a plastic individualized mouthpiece includes a PU tube 1; a positioning film 2, which is wound and wrapped around the outside of the PU tube 1 after being preheated and softened.
[0034] Specifically, a tongue depressor 3 is further provided at the lower edge of the PU tube 1.
[0035] Specifically, the positioning film 2 is a thermoplastic film for radiotherapy.
[0036] Specifically, the diameter of the PU tube 1 is 5 mm.
[0037] Specifically, the preheating temperature of the positioning film 2 is 70 °C, and the preheating duration is 15 min.
[0038] Specifically, the outer side surface of the positioning film 2 is further wrapped with a food preservative film 4.
[0039] First, cut a radiotherapy thermoplastic positioning film of appropriate size and place it in an oven or water tank. Set the temperature to 70°C and heat for 15 minutes to soften it. Then, let the patient open their mouth as wide as possible, straighten their tongue, press it against the lower row of teeth, and use a tongue depressor to press the tongue. Measure the distance between the incisors and the depth (in centimeters) from the leading edge of the lips to the anterior 2 / 3 of the tongue. Next, cut a PU tube 1 of corresponding length (it's better to be a bit longer than shorter), a tongue depressor 3 of corresponding length, and the softened radiotherapy thermoplastic positioning film 2 after heating. Fold it into the corresponding thickness and embed the PU tube 1 in it (to form an oral applicator). At the same time, embed the tongue depressor 3 at the lower edge of the PU tube 1 to enhance the tongue-pressing effect. Cut the front and back side edges of the positioning film 2 to make its length appropriate, and wrap the positioning film 2 tightly with a disposable food plastic wrap 4 to prevent the unformed oral applicator from spreading too much to both sides during biting, which may affect the thickness of the oral applicator at the center and also prevent the edges of the oral applicator from protruding and stabbing the oral mucosa. Instruct the patient to lie flat and bite with appropriate force according to the position during measurement. After 15 minutes, when the positioning film 2 cools and takes shape, there will be tooth marks of the patient on the positioning film 2. Remove the plastic wrap 4 and, if necessary, cut off the protruding part of the PU tube 1. The production is completed.
[0040] In the later stage, during each radiotherapy session, bite the oral applicator according to the tooth marks (rinse the oral applicator with clean water before and after each use and wipe it with alcohol for disinfection).
[0041] It should be noted that: avoid contact with heat sources to prevent the oral applicator from deforming due to heat; each oral applicator is only suitable for one patient during one radiotherapy course.
[0042] For this product, the materials are easily accessible. Radiotherapy departments generally have radiotherapy thermoplastic positioning films and ovens or water tanks, and there is no need to purchase additional relevant materials; the material safety is good. The materials placed in the patient's mouth are non-toxic and do not cause harm to the patient's health; the cost is low. A radiotherapy thermoplastic positioning film only costs a few hundred yuan and can be used by multiple patients, saving medical costs; the production is simple. After training, junior doctors, nurses, and technicians can quickly learn, and one or two medical staff can complete the operation without going out for study, saving human resources; the degree of individuation is high and it can fit patients with different oral sizes and mouth-opening degrees; the comfort is good. The PU tube 1 is unobstructed and does not affect the patient's oral breathing; the fixation and repeatability are good. After being formed, the tooth marks are fixed, and the biting position can be accurately ensured without deviation during each bite, resulting in a small radiotherapy error.
[0043] Example 2
[0044] This example is a further optimization based on the above example. The same parts as the previous technical solutions will not be elaborated here, such as Figure 5 And Figure 6As shown in the figure, in order to better implement the present utility model, the following setting method is specifically adopted: In this embodiment, a ferrule 5 is provided in the middle of the PU tube 1, and an arc-shaped clamping strip 6 is provided on the side of the tongue pressing plate 3. The arc-shaped clamping strip 6 is completely adapted to the PU tube 1, and the side end of the arc-shaped clamping strip 6 contacts the ferrule 5. The ferrule 5 and the PU tube 1 are integrally formed, and the arc-shaped clamping strip 6 and the tongue pressing plate 3 are integrally formed. By providing the ferrule 5 and the arc-shaped clamping strip 6, the connection between the tongue pressing plate 3 and the PU tube 1 can be facilitated.
[0045] All standard parts used in the present utility model can be purchased from the market. The special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and the drawings. The specific connection methods of each part all adopt conventional means such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.
[0046] In the description of the present utility model, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. The meaning of "a plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.
[0047] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0048] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.
[0049] In the description of this specification, the descriptions referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.
[0050] In the attached drawings of the disclosed embodiments of the present utility model, only the structures related to the disclosed embodiments are involved. For other structures, reference can be made to the general design. Without conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.
[0051] Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A plastic individualized oral appliance, characterized in that, Including: PU tube (1); Positioning film (2), which is wound and wrapped around the outside of the PU tube (1) after being preheated and softened.
2. The personalized moldable mouthpiece according to claim 1, wherein: A tongue depressor (3) is further provided at the lower edge of the PU tube (1).
3. The personalized moldable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: The positioning film (2) is a thermoplastic film for radiotherapy.
4. The plastic individualized mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diameter of the PU tube (1) is 5 mm.
5. The individualized moldable oral appliance according to claim 1, wherein: The preheating temperature of the positioning film (2) is 70 °C, and the preheating duration is 15 min.
6. The plastic individualized mouthpiece according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the positioning film (2) is further wrapped with food preservative film (4).
7. The individualized moldable oral appliance according to claim 2, wherein: A ferrule (5) is provided in the middle of the PU tube (1), an arc-shaped clamping strip (6) is provided on the side of the tongue depressor (3), the arc-shaped clamping strip (6) is completely adapted to the PU tube (1), and the side end of the arc-shaped clamping strip (6) is in contact with the ferrule (5).
8. The individualized moldable oral appliance according to claim 7, wherein: The ferrule (5) is integrally formed with the PU tube (1), and the arc-shaped clamping strip (6) is integrally formed with the tongue depressor (3).