Printing whitening tooth socket

By designing the arc structure and sealing mechanism for printing whitening braces, the problem of the short residence time of the medicine in the braces is solved, and the slow dissolution and effective absorption of the medicine in the oral cavity is achieved, reducing the risk of choking and suffocation.

CN223287256UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-02滨州正瑞健康科技有限公司 +1
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421961871.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2025-09-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-14

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Technical Problem

When existing braces use health foods or medicines, the stay time of health foods or medicines in the oral cavity is too short, resulting in poor results and a risk of choking or suffocation.

Method used

A printed whitening brace is designed, including curved braces, grooves, perforations and sealing mechanisms. The release of the agent is adjusted through the sealing sheet and the thermally sensitive metal elastic member, and the opening and closing of the sealing sheet is controlled by heating wires to extend the residence time of the agent in the oral cavity.

Benefits of technology

It effectively extends the residence time of health foods or agents in the oral cavity, avoids the risk of choking and suffocation, and improves the absorption effect of the agents.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tooth sockets, and discloses a printing whitening tooth socket which comprises an arc-shaped tooth socket, a groove is formed in the top of the tooth socket, extends into the tooth socket and is distributed along the tooth socket, and the shape of the groove is set to be the shape of a tooth and is matched with the tooth. A groove is formed in the tooth socket, a plurality of penetrating openings are formed in the inner side of the tooth socket, the penetrating openings are distributed in a circumferential array mode, all the penetrating openings penetrate through the tooth socket, all the penetrating openings are communicated with the groove, medicine is placed in all the penetrating openings, plugging mechanisms are arranged in all the penetrating openings, and the plugging mechanisms are distributed in a circumferential array mode. The two plugging pieces in the penetrating opening are used for plugging the health food or the medicament, so that the health food or the medicament is prevented from running out of the penetrating opening, the health food or the medicament stays in the oral cavity for a period of time, the health food or the medicament is slowly dissolved in the oral cavity, and the damage to the esophagus or the potential suffocation risk caused by erroneous swallowing and choking is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of braces, and more particularly to a printing whitening brace. Background Art

[0002] Whitening braces, also known as teeth whitening appliances or braces, are a device that combines orthodontic and whitening functions. They not only align teeth to a proper occlusion but also whiten them through a specific whitening technique. Their primary function is to improve tooth color, resulting in a brighter, whiter appearance. They can also adjust tooth structure and correct problems like malocclusion.

[0003] The existing dental brace with publication number CN1166345C is composed of an upper plate (2) covering the upper jaw teeth and a lower plate (3) used to cover the lower jaw teeth in an upward and downward direction relative to the upper plate (2). A plurality of protrusions (6, 7) protruding toward the other plate are provided on one of the facing surfaces of the upper plate (2) and the lower plate (3), and a supporting surface (10) supporting the plurality of protrusions (6, 7) is formed on the other facing surface. At the same time, an upper tooth row covering groove (5) covering the upper jaw teeth is formed on the upper surface of the upper plate (2), and a lower tooth row covering groove covering the lower jaw teeth is formed on the lower surface of the lower plate (3). In this way, the dental brace can be easily processed with a simple structure, making the price of the dental brace extremely low.

[0004] As modern people increasingly prioritize health, many have developed the habit of regularly taking health supplements or medications to maintain good health. Some health supplements are often held in the mouth to improve oral health. However, if health supplements containing certain bacterial strains remain in the mouth for too short a time, the effects of these bacteria may not be as expected. Therefore, we propose a mouthguard that prolongs the time health supplements or medications remain in the mouth, enhancing their effectiveness. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a printed whitening tooth cap, which has the advantage of prolonging the residence time of health food or medicine inside the oral cavity.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a printed whitening brace, comprising a brace, wherein the brace is arranged in an arc shape, a groove is opened on the top of the brace, the groove extends into the brace, the groove is distributed along the brace, and the shape of the groove is arranged to be the shape of the teeth and matches the teeth.

[0007] There are multiple through-holes on the inner side of the braces, and the multiple through-holes are distributed in a circular array. The through-holes all pass through the braces and are connected to the grooves. Medicines are placed in the through-holes, and a sealing mechanism is provided in the through-holes. The multiple sealing mechanisms are distributed in a circular array. The sealing mechanism includes two movable shafts, which are arranged at intervals. The two movable shafts are arranged in the through-holes, and both ends of the movable shafts can be rotatably installed in the through-holes. A sealing piece is fixedly installed on the movable shaft, and the two sealing pieces are symmetrically distributed. The two sealing pieces can cooperate to seal one end of the through-hole. An elastic piece is fixedly connected to the sealing piece, and the other end of the elastic piece is fixedly connected to the inner side of the through-hole.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the corners of the outer side of the braces are rounded, and the braces are set to be transparent.

[0009] As an optimal technical solution of the present invention, the corners of the groove are rounded, the elastic part is made of heat-sensitive metal material, an adjustment mechanism is provided in the braces, the adjustment mechanism is connected to the elastic part, and the adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the blocking piece.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the adjustment mechanism includes an external heating wire, which is buried inside the braces, and both ends of the external heating wire are in contact with the elastic members at both ends.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present invention, the adjustment mechanism also includes a plurality of internal heating wires, which are distributed in a circular array. The internal heating wires are arranged between adjacent through-holes, and the internal heating wires are buried inside the braces, and both ends of the internal heating wires are in contact with the adjacent elastic parts.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0013] 1. The utility model places health food or medicine in the hole on the braces, and blocks the health food or medicine with two blocking pieces in the hole to prevent the health food or medicine from escaping from the hole. As a result, the health food or medicine stays in the oral cavity for a period of time and slowly dissolves in the oral cavity, avoiding damage to the esophagus or potential risk of suffocation due to accidental swallowing.

[0014] 2. The utility model heats both ends of the elastic member simultaneously through the heating functions of the external heating wire and the internal heating wire. When the elastic member is heated, it expands and pushes the blocking piece to move, bringing the opposite ends of the two blocking pieces closer together. The gap between the two blocking pieces can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the discharge volume of the medicine and allowing the user to better absorb the medicine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 For the utility model Figure 3 A is an enlarged schematic diagram.

[0019] In the figure: dental brace 1, groove 2, through-hole 3, movable shaft 4, blocking piece 5, elastic member 6, external heating wire 7, internal heating wire 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the present invention provides a printing whitening brace, comprising a brace 1, the brace 1 being arranged in an arc shape, a groove 2 being formed on the top of the brace 1, the groove 2 extending into the brace 1, the grooves 2 being distributed along the brace 1, and the shape of the grooves 2 being arranged to match the shape of the teeth. The brace 1 is provided with a plurality of openings 3 on the inside thereof, the plurality of openings 3 being arranged in a circumferential array, the openings 3 all passing through the brace 1, the openings 3 all communicating with the groove 2, the openings 3 each containing a drug, and the openings 3 each containing a blocking mechanism, the plurality of blocking mechanisms being arranged in a circumferential array, the blocking mechanism comprising two movable shafts 4, the two movable shafts 4 being spaced apart, the two movable shafts 4 being disposed in the openings 3, the ends of the movable shafts 4 being rotatably mounted in the openings 3, the movable shafts 4 each being fixedly mounted with a blocking piece 5, the two blocking pieces 5 being symmetrically distributed, the two blocking pieces 5 cooperating to block one end of the opening 3, the blocking piece 5 being fixedly connected to an elastic member 6, the other ends of the elastic member 6 being fixedly connected to the inside of the opening 3.

[0022] Among them, the edges and corners on the outside of the braces 1 are rounded, and the braces 1 is set to be transparent. The edges and corners of the groove 2 are rounded, and the elastic member 6 is made of a heat-sensitive metal material. An adjustment mechanism is provided in the braces 1, and the adjustment mechanism is connected to the elastic member 6. The adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the blocking piece 5. The adjustment mechanism includes an external heating wire 7, which is buried inside the braces 1, and the two ends of the external heating wire 7 are in contact with the elastic members 6 at both ends. The adjustment mechanism also includes a plurality of internal heating wires 8, and the plurality of internal heating wires 8 are distributed in a circular array. The internal heating wires 8 are arranged between adjacent through-holes 3, and the internal heating wires 8 are buried inside the braces 1, and the two ends of the internal heating wires 8 are in contact with adjacent elastic members 6.

[0023] The working principle and usage process of the present invention are as follows: by placing health food or medicine in the through-hole 3 on the braces 1, the two blocking pieces 5 in the through-hole 3 are used to block the health food or medicine to prevent the health food or medicine from escaping from the through-hole 3, so that the health food or medicine stays in the oral cavity for a period of time, and slowly dissolves in the oral cavity, avoiding damage to the esophagus or potential risk of suffocation due to accidental swallowing.

[0024] There is a gap between the two blocking sheets 5, and the dissolved medicine can be discharged from the gap between the two blocking sheets 5. The heating functions of the external heating wire 7 and the internal heating wire 8 heat the two ends of the elastic member 6 at the same time. When the elastic member 6 is heated, the elastic member 6 expands, and the elastic member 6 can push the blocking sheet 5 to move, so that the opposite ends of the two blocking sheets 5 are close to each other. The gap between the two blocking sheets 5 can be adjusted, thereby adjusting the discharge amount of the medicine, so that the user can better absorb the medicine.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another entity or operation, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Moreover, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0026] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A printed whitening dental brace, comprising a dental brace (1), characterized in that: The brace (1) is arranged in an arc shape, a groove (2) is provided on the top of the brace (1), the groove (2) extends into the brace (1), the groove (2) is distributed along the brace (1), and the shape of the groove (2) is arranged in the shape of a tooth and matches the tooth; The inner side of the braces (1) is provided with a plurality of through-holes (3), and the plurality of through-holes (3) are distributed in a circumferential array. The through-holes (3) all pass through the braces (1), and the through-holes (3) are communicated with the groove (2). Medicines are placed in the through-holes (3), and a blocking mechanism is provided in the through-holes (3). The plurality of blocking mechanisms are distributed in a circumferential array. The blocking mechanism comprises two movable shafts (4), which are arranged at intervals, and the two movable shafts (4) are arranged in the through-holes (3). Both ends of the movable shafts (4) can be rotatably installed in the through-holes (3). A blocking piece (5) is fixedly installed on each movable shaft (4), and the two blocking pieces (5) are symmetrically distributed. The two blocking pieces (5) cooperate to block one end of the through-hole (3). The blocking piece (5) is fixedly connected to an elastic member (6), and the other end of the elastic member (6) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the through-hole (3).

2. The printed whitening tooth cap according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer corners of the braces (1) are rounded, and the braces (1) are transparent.

3. The printed whitening tooth cap according to claim 2, characterized in that: The corners of the groove (2) are rounded, the elastic member (6) is made of a heat-sensitive metal material, an adjustment mechanism is provided in the brace (1), the adjustment mechanism is connected to the elastic member (6), and the adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the position of the blocking piece (5).

4. The printed whitening tooth cap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism comprises an external heating wire (7), the external heating wire (7) is embedded in the braces (1), and both ends of the external heating wire (7) are in contact with the elastic members (6) at both ends.

5. The printed whitening tooth cap according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment mechanism further comprises a plurality of internal heating wires (8), the plurality of internal heating wires (8) being distributed in a circular array, the internal heating wires (8) being arranged between adjacent through-holes (3), and the internal heating wires (8) being embedded in the interior of the braces (1), and the two ends of the internal heating wires (8) being in contact with the adjacent elastic members (6).

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    CN1166345C