Buccal device suitable for nasopharynx cancer radiotherapy

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of medical instruments, and particularly relates to a buccal device suitable for nasopharyngeal carcinoma radiotherapy, which comprises a Y-shaped supporting rod, the Y-shaped supporting rod is of a hollow structure, the bottom of the Y-shaped supporting rod is in threaded connection with a balloon, a one-way valve is fixedly mounted in an inner cavity of the balloon, and the one-way valve is connected with the Y-shaped supporting rod. Two alveolar cavity bite pads are fixedly mounted on the inner side of the Y-shaped supporting rod; according to the tongue muscle training device, the Y-shaped supporting rod is matched with the tooth groove biting pad, the tongue muscle training device can be suitable for mouth shapes of different sizes, in the using process, the tooth groove biting pad is bitten by teeth and is not prone to sliding, the tongue of a patient can be efficiently positioned through matching of the shaking block and the tongue muscle training block, and tongue muscle training of the patient is facilitated; the problems that an existing oral device for radiotherapy is prone to sliding in the mouth of a patient, a tongue depressor wound with adhesive tape or a small medicine bottle needs to be stuffed into the mouth of the patient to achieve the effects of opening the mouth and fixing the tongue, the mode is not standard, and the effects of opening the mouth and fixing the tongue are not ideal are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, specifically a mouthpiece suitable for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Background Technology

[0002] Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in the nasopharyngeal mucosa. It has the highest incidence rate among malignant tumors of the ear, nose, and throat. Common clinical symptoms include nasal congestion, bloody nasal discharge, a feeling of fullness or blockage in the ears, hearing loss, double vision, and headache. With the increasing severity of environmental pollution, more and more patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma are being diagnosed. Most nasopharyngeal carcinomas are moderately sensitive to radiotherapy, which is the preferred treatment method. However, for cases of highly differentiated carcinoma, advanced disease, or recurrence after radiotherapy, surgical resection and chemotherapy are also indispensable. When using radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, patients are required to open their mouths and fix their tongues.

[0003] Currently, some mouthpieces for radiotherapy are used during radiotherapy, but they have some problems, such as limited size, requiring the preparation of multiple sizes and models to meet the needs of different patients, and the mouthpiece easily sliding in the patient's mouth during radiotherapy. These issues prevent their widespread application. Therefore, the usual practice is still to use a tongue depressor wrapped with adhesive tape or to insert a small medicine bottle into the patient's mouth to open the mouth and fix the tongue. This method is not standardized and its effect on opening the mouth and fixing the tongue is not ideal. Therefore, there is an urgent need to disclose a radiotherapy mouthpiece that is simple in structure, easy to use, suitable for different mouth sizes, and does not easily slide after being bitten down. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and solve the problem that existing oral devices used in radiotherapy tend to slide in the patient's mouth, requiring the use of a tongue depressor wrapped with adhesive tape or a small medicine bottle to open the mouth and fix the tongue, which is not standardized and does not achieve the desired effect, this utility model proposes an oral device suitable for nasopharyngeal carcinoma radiotherapy.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: a mouthpiece suitable for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, including a Y-shaped support rod, the Y-shaped support rod being a hollow structure, a balloon being threadedly connected to the bottom of the Y-shaped support rod, a one-way valve being fixedly installed in the inner cavity of the balloon, two alveolar bite pads being fixedly installed on the inner side of the Y-shaped support rod, a water inlet being opened on the surface of the Y-shaped support rod, the water inlet being connected to the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod, a tongue muscle training block being fixedly connected to the inner side of the Y-shaped support rod, the tongue muscle training block being connected to the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod, a water outlet being opened on the surface of the tongue muscle training block, the water outlet being connected to the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod, and a shaking block being rotatably connected to the top of the tongue muscle training block via a pivot pin, with a sterile magnetic ball disposed on the inner side of the shaking block.

[0006] Preferably, a rubber rope is movably sleeved on the surface of the Y-shaped support rod, and a sealing plug is fixedly connected to one end of the rubber rope. The sealing plug is inserted into the inner cavity of the water inlet.

[0007] Preferably, a positioning ring is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the Y-shaped support rod, and the inner cavity of the positioning ring is in contact with the surface of the rubber rope.

[0008] By setting a positioning ring, the rubber rope can be positioned to prevent it from shifting during use.

[0009] Preferably, a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod. The sealing ring is located at the upper end of the balloon, and the bottom of the sealing ring contacts the top of the balloon.

[0010] Preferably, the surface of the Y-shaped support rod is covered with a protective shell, and the surface of the protective shell is provided with an observation window.

[0011] By installing a protective shell, the Y-shaped support rod can be protected from dust, preventing it from falling during carrying and causing damage to the mouthpiece.

[0012] Preferably, there are two observation windows, both of which are semi-circular, and the observation windows are made of transparent plastic.

[0013] Preferably, sealing strips are fixedly connected to the surfaces of both protective shells, and the sealing strips are made of rubber.

[0014] The advantages of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention, through the combination of a Y-shaped support rod and an alveolar bite pad, is suitable for mouths of different sizes. During use, the bite pad is held firmly by the teeth, preventing slippage. By utilizing a shaking block and a tongue muscle training block, the tongue can be efficiently positioned, facilitating tongue muscle training. This solves the problem that existing radiotherapy mouthpieces tend to slip in the patient's mouth, requiring the use of a tongue depressor wrapped with adhesive tape or a small medicine bottle to open the mouth and fix the tongue. This method is not standardized and its effect on opening the mouth and fixing the tongue is not ideal. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the Y-shaped support rod and the balloon of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the Y-shaped support rod and tongue muscle training block of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded sectional view of the Y-shaped support rod and the balloon of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the protective shell and observation window of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Y-shaped support rod; 2. Balloon; 3. One-way valve; 4. Alveolar bite pad; 5. Water inlet; 6. Tongue muscle training block; 7. Water outlet; 8. Shaking block; 9. Sterile magnetic ball; 10. Rubber rope; 11. Sealing plug; 12. Positioning ring; 13. Sealing ring; 14. Protective shell; 15. Observation window; 16. Sealing strip. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-6 This application will be described in further detail.

[0026] This application discloses a mouthpiece suitable for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. (Refer to...) Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6A mouthpiece suitable for nasopharyngeal carcinoma radiotherapy includes a Y-shaped support rod 1, which is hollow. A balloon 2 is threadedly connected to the bottom of the Y-shaped support rod 1. A one-way valve 3 is fixedly installed inside the balloon 2. Two alveolar bite pads 4 are fixedly installed on the inner side of the Y-shaped support rod 1. A water inlet 5 is provided on the surface of the Y-shaped support rod 1, communicating with the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1. A tongue muscle training block 6 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the Y-shaped support rod 1, communicating with the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1. The surface of the tongue muscle training block 6 has a water outlet 7, which is connected to the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1. The top of the tongue muscle training block 6 is rotatably connected to a shaking block 8 via a pivot pin. A sterile magnetic ball 9 is provided on the inner side of the shaking block 8. By setting the Y-shaped support rod 1 and the alveolar bite pad 4 together, it can be adapted to different mouth sizes. During use, the teeth can bite the alveolar bite pad 4, which is less likely to slip. By using the shaking block 8 and the tongue muscle training block 6 together, the patient's tongue can be efficiently positioned, which is beneficial for the patient to perform tongue muscle training.

[0027] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 A rubber cord 10 is movably sleeved on the surface of the Y-shaped support rod 1. One end of the rubber cord 10 is fixedly connected to a sealing plug 11, which is inserted into the inner cavity of the water inlet 5. By setting the rubber cord 10 and the sealing plug 11 to cooperate, the water inlet 5 can be blocked. After the sealing plug 11 is removed from the inner cavity of the water inlet 5, it is convenient for the patient to add ice water into the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1.

[0028] Reference Figure 3 A positioning ring 12 is fixedly sleeved on the surface of the Y-shaped support rod 1, and the inner cavity of the positioning ring 12 is in contact with the surface of the rubber rope 10. By setting the positioning ring 12, the rubber rope 10 can be positioned to prevent the position of the rubber rope 10 from shifting during use.

[0029] Reference Figure 3 A sealing ring 13 is fixedly connected to the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1. The sealing ring 13 is located at the upper end of the balloon 2, and the bottom of the sealing ring 13 contacts the top of the balloon 2. By setting the sealing ring 13, the Y-shaped support rod 1 and the balloon 2 are sealed to prevent water leakage at the connection between the two.

[0030] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 A protective shell 14 is fitted over the surface of the Y-shaped support rod 1, and an observation window 15 is provided on the surface of the protective shell 14. By setting the protective shell 14, the Y-shaped support rod 1 can be protected from dust and prevent it from falling during carrying, which could damage the mouthpiece.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5There are two observation windows 15, both of which are semi-circular and made of transparent plastic. By setting up observation windows 15, the aesthetics of the mouthpiece can be improved.

[0032] Reference Figure 5 Both protective shells 14 are fixedly connected to a sealing strip 16, which is made of rubber. By setting the sealing strip 16, the protective shell 14 can be sealed to prevent dust from entering and contaminating the mouthpiece.

[0033] Working principle: When in use, the patient removes the mouthpiece from the inner cavity of the protective shell 14 and opens the sealing plug 11. Then, ice water is injected into the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1. After injection, the sealing plug 11 is used to seal the water inlet 5. Then, the alveolar bite pad 4 is placed in the mouth, and the patient bites the alveolar bite pad 4 with their teeth to improve the stability of the mouthpiece. Then, the one-way valve 3 is opened, and the balloon 2 is squeezed by hand. The balloon 2 pushes the ice water upward, so that the ice water in the inner cavity of the Y-shaped support rod 1 flows into the patient's mouth or tongue through the outlet 7 for swallowing treatment. When the patient needs to perform tongue muscle training, they curl their tongue and insert it into the surface of the tongue muscle training block 6. The shaking block 8 is used to move the patient's tongue, which helps the patient to perform tongue muscle training. After training, the patient opens the protective shell 14 and puts the mouthpiece inside. This can protect the mouthpiece from dust and improve the safety of the patient when carrying it.

[0034] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model.

Claims

1. A mouthpiece suitable for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, characterized in that: The utility model provides a kind of Y type support pole (1), the bottom of the Y type support pole (1) is screw-connected with balloon (2), the inner cavity of the balloon (2) is fixedly installed with one-way valve (3), the inner side of the Y type support pole (1) is fixedly installed with two alveolar bite pad (4), the surface of the Y type support pole (1) is equipped with water injection port (5), the water injection port (5) is connected with the inner cavity of Y type support pole (1), the inner side of the Y type support pole (1) is fixedly connected with tongue muscle training block (6), the tongue muscle training block (6) is connected with the inner cavity of Y type support pole (1), the surface of the tongue muscle training block (6) is equipped with water outlet (7), the water outlet (7) is connected with the inner cavity of Y type support pole (1), the top of the tongue muscle training block (6) is rotatably connected with shaking block (8) by shaft pin, the inner side of the shaking block (8) is provided with sterile magnetic ball (9).

2. The mouthpiece for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to claim 1, wherein: The surface of the Y type support pole (1) movably sheaths rubber leather rope (10), one end of the rubber leather rope (10) is fixedly connected with sealing plug (11), the sealing plug (11) is inserted into the inner cavity of water injection port (5).

3. The mouthpiece for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to claim 2, wherein: The surface of the Y type support pole (1) is fixedly sheathed with positioning ring (12), the inner cavity of the positioning ring (12) is in contact with the surface of rubber leather rope (10).

4. The mouthpiece for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to claim 1, wherein: The inner cavity of the Y type support pole (1) is fixedly connected with sealing ring (13), the sealing ring (13) is arranged at the upper end of balloon (2), and the bottom of the sealing ring (13) is in contact with the top of balloon (2).

5. The mouthpiece for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to claim 1, wherein: The surface of the Y type support pole (1) is sheathed with protective shell (14), the surface of the protective shell (14) is equipped with observation window (15).

6. The mouthpiece for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to claim 5, characterized in that: The number of the observation window (15) is two, and the two observation windows (15) are semicircular, and the material of the observation window (15) is transparent plastic.

7. The mouthpiece for radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma according to claim 5, wherein: The surface of the two protective shells (14) is fixedly connected with sealing strip (16), and the material of the sealing strip (16) is rubber.

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