Rubber barrier for department of stomatology
By incorporating a saliva-suction switch and a tooth positioning block into the rubber dam, the problems of complex operation and poor saliva-suction effect of traditional rubber dams are solved, achieving efficient and comfortable saliva-suction operation and simplifying the oral treatment process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520164923.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-23
AI Technical Summary
Traditional rubber dams in oral treatments result in a narrow field of vision for the operator, complex procedures, unclear suction positioning, poor suction effect, increased workload, and reduced patient comfort.
A rubber dam for dental use has been designed, comprising a rubber dam support, a rubber dam body, a rubber dam clamp, and a saliva suction switch. The saliva suction switch is movably mounted on the rubber dam body and is equipped with a tooth positioning block for easy and quick positioning. The saliva suction switch can be opened to observe the patient's oral cavity and accurately suction out liquids, while maintaining a tight seal when closed.
It improves operational efficiency and patient comfort, simplifies the operation process, ensures saliva suction effect, and reduces the frequency of disassembly and assembly of the rubber dam device.
Smart Images

Figure CN223860944U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a rubber dam for dental use. Background Technology
[0002] Rubber dams are widely used in oral clinical treatment to isolate moisture and rinsing fluids generated during treatment. They offer numerous advantages, including infection control, maintaining a clear surgical field, reducing treatment risks, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing patient comfort, making them the most ideal isolation method currently available in oral clinical treatment.
[0003] However, when using traditional rubber dams for oral treatment, the operator must lift or remove the rubber sheet to remove accumulated fluid from the patient's mouth. When lifting the rubber sheet for suction, the sheet obstructs the operator's view, making it difficult to accurately determine the location of the fluid accumulation. The space for placing the suction tube is limited, resulting in poor suction and increasing the risk of the rubber dam clamp becoming unstable or dislodging, causing patient discomfort. Furthermore, repeatedly disassembling and reassembling the rubber dam increases the operator's workload and operation time, reducing patient comfort. Even when using traditional rubber dams, the difficulty and poor suction results in decreased patient comfort and reduced healthcare efficiency.
[0004] CN212996810U discloses a splash-proof rubber barrier. This barrier consists of a splash-proof cover, one end of which is fixedly connected to an outer ring, and the other end connected to an elastic connecting rod. The elastic connecting rod can be rotated to retract the splash-proof cover. The splash-proof cover is transparent and has a water inlet hole. When not in use, the splash-proof cover is retracted onto the elastic connecting rod. When a doctor needs to rinse a patient's mouth, the splash-proof cover is removed and used to cover the top opening of the rubber barrier. The rinsing tube is then inserted into the mouth through the water inlet for rinsing, thus isolating the rinsing water inside the mouth. Although this device can isolate the rinsing water inside the mouth, it is still inconvenient compared to conventional rubber barriers that are fitted onto a rubber frame, as the rubber barrier still needs to be lifted when suctioning saliva. Summary of the Invention
[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this invention is to provide a rubber dam for dentistry, which solves the problems of narrow operator field of vision, complicated operation process, unclear saliva suction positioning, poor saliva suction effect, low work efficiency and low patient comfort in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above and other related objectives, this utility model provides a rubber dam for dental use, including a rubber dam support, a rubber dam body, a rubber dam clamp, and a saliva suction switch. The rubber dam body is fixed to the upper surface of the rubber dam support, the rubber dam clamp is movably disposed on the rubber dam body, and the saliva suction switch is movably disposed on the rubber dam body. The saliva suction switch is adapted to be opened or closed. In the open state, it is suitable for performing saliva suction operation through the saliva suction switch.
[0007] Preferably, the rubber dam body is further provided with a tooth positioning diagram, the rubber dam clamp is movably disposed on the tooth positioning diagram, the tooth positioning diagram includes an upper tooth positioning block and a lower tooth positioning block, and the saliva suction switch is movably disposed on the rubber dam body between the upper tooth positioning block and the lower tooth positioning block.
[0008] Preferably, the saliva suction switch includes a fixing part and a cover, which are connected by a connecting part. The fixing part is fixed to the rubber barrier body, and the fixing part is provided with a through hole, which is suitable for the saliva suction tube to pass through for saliva suction operation.
[0009] Preferably, the diameter of the through hole is larger than the outer diameter of the saliva tube.
[0010] Preferably, the fixing part includes an upper fixing plate and a lower fixing plate, the upper fixing plate and the lower fixing plate are connected by a circular ring column, the inner diameter of the circular ring column is equal to the inner diameter of the upper fixing plate and the lower fixing plate, the outer diameter of the circular ring column is smaller than the outer diameter of the upper fixing plate and the lower fixing plate, and the upper fixing plate is connected to the cover body through the connecting part.
[0011] Preferably, the cover includes a protrusion and a top cover, the protrusion matching the through hole, and the top cover being connected to the upper fixing plate via the connecting portion.
[0012] Preferably, the diameter of the top cover is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the upper fixed plate.
[0013] Preferably, the outer diameter of the lower fixed plate is larger than the outer diameter of the upper fixed plate.
[0014] Preferably, the height of the annular column matches the thickness of the rubber barrier body.
[0015] Preferably, the saliva-absorbing switch is made of a transparent material.
[0016] As described above, the dental rubber dam of this invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0017] This invention relates to a rubber dam for dental use. By incorporating upper and lower tooth positioning blocks on the dam body, it facilitates rapid positioning. The rubber dam clamp moves within the area indicated on the tooth positioning diagram as needed. A suction switch is located between the upper and lower tooth positioning blocks. When closed, it does not affect the airtightness of the rubber dam. When open, it allows observation of the patient's oral cavity. The operator can more intuitively and accurately remove liquid from the patient's mouth using a suction tube with the rubber dam installed. In other words, when using this invention, there is no need to remove the rubber dam device or lift the rubber dam cloth; liquid in the patient's mouth can be directly and accurately suctioned.
[0018] This invention relates to a cleverly designed and simple-to-operate rubber dam for dental use, which can improve operational efficiency and patient comfort. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the rubber dam for dental use according to this utility model.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the saliva suction switch of the dental rubber dam of this utility model in the open state.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a saliva-absorbing switch.
[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dental rubber dam of this utility model in the state of using a saliva suction tube.
[0023] Explanation of icon numbers
[0024] 1 Rubber barrier support 2 Rubber barrier body 3 Rubber barrier clip 4 Saliva switch 5 Upper tooth positioning block 6 Lower tooth positioning block 7 saliva tube 41 Fixing part 42 Cover 43 Connection part 411 Through hole 412 Upper fixing plate 413 Lower fixed plate 421 protrusion 422 Top cover Detailed Implementation
[0025] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
[0026] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0027] In this invention, the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the invention.
[0028] Please refer to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this utility model. Therefore, the drawings only show the components related to this utility model and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.
[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a rubber dam for dentistry, including a rubber dam support 1, a rubber dam body 2, a rubber dam clamp 3, and a saliva suction switch 4. The rubber dam body 2 is fixed to the upper surface of the rubber dam support 1, the rubber dam clamp 3 is movably disposed on the rubber dam body 2, and the saliva suction switch 4 is movably disposed on the rubber dam body 2. The saliva suction switch 4 is adapted to be opened or closed. In the open state, it is suitable for performing saliva suction operation through the saliva suction switch 4.
[0030] The rubber barrier clip can be any rubber barrier clip that is available in the prior art, such as the rubber barrier clip in the AR / Cool rubber barrier kit.
[0031] The saliva-absorbing switch 4 can be integrated with the rubber barrier body 2, or it can be obtained by drilling holes in the rubber barrier body 2 to install the saliva-absorbing switch 4.
[0032] In an optional embodiment, such as Figures 1-2As shown, the rubber dam body 2 is also provided with a tooth positioning diagram, and the rubber dam clamp 3 is movably disposed on the tooth positioning diagram. The tooth positioning diagram includes an upper tooth positioning block 5 and a lower tooth positioning block 6. The saliva suction switch 4 is movably disposed on the rubber dam body 2 between the upper tooth positioning block 5 and the lower tooth positioning block 6. The rubber dam clamp 3 is movably disposed on the upper tooth positioning block 5 or the lower tooth positioning block 6.
[0033] In an optional embodiment, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the saliva suction switch 4 includes a fixing part 41 and a cover 42. The fixing part 41 and the cover 42 are connected by a connecting part 43. The fixing part 41 is fixed to the rubber barrier body 2. The fixing part 41 is provided with a through hole 411, which is suitable for the saliva suction tube 7 to pass through for saliva suction operation.
[0034] In an optional embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the diameter of the through hole 411 is larger than the outer diameter of the saliva suction tube 7. This facilitates the insertion of the saliva suction tube into the through hole 411. The diameter of the through hole 411 can be designed appropriately according to the diameter of the saliva suction tube 7 used clinically.
[0035] In an optional embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the fixing part 41 includes an upper fixing plate 412 and a lower fixing plate 413. The upper fixing plate 412 and the lower fixing plate 413 are connected by a circular ring column. The inner diameter of the circular ring column is equal to the inner diameter of the upper fixing plate 412 and the lower fixing plate 413, and the outer diameter of the circular ring column is smaller than the outer diameter of the upper fixing plate 412 and the lower fixing plate 413. The upper fixing plate 412 is connected to the cover 42 through the connecting part 43.
[0036] In a preferred embodiment, the height of the annular post matches the thickness of the rubber barrier body 2. That is, the gap between the upper fixing plate 412 and the lower fixing plate 413 matches the thickness of the rubber barrier body 2, which facilitates good fixation between the rubber barrier body 2 and the fixing part 41.
[0037] In an optional embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the cover 42 includes a protrusion 421 and a top cover 422. The protrusion 421 matches the through hole 411, and the top cover 422 is connected to the upper fixing plate 412 through the connecting part 43.
[0038] In an optional embodiment, the diameter of the top cover 422 is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the upper fixing plate 412. The diameter of the top cover 422 is slightly larger than the outer diameter of the upper fixing plate 412, which facilitates the operator to accurately open the cover 42.
[0039] In an optional embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the outer diameter of the lower fixing plate 413 is larger than the outer diameter of the upper fixing plate 412. When the saliva suction switch 4 is turned on, the cover 42 is flipped upwards. At this time, there will be an upward attraction on the fixing part 41, which increases the outer diameter of the lower fixing plate 413 and increases the fixing effect of the fixing part 41 on the rubber barrier body for a longer time.
[0040] In an optional embodiment, the saliva-suction switch 4 is made of a sterile, transparent material.
[0041] When in use, according to the patient's needs, drill holes in the tooth positioning diagram of the rubber dam for dental use of this utility model, fix it with the rubber dam clip, and open the saliva suction switch 4 to directly observe the condition inside the patient's mouth during operation, and use the saliva suction tube 7 to accurately and quickly suction out the liquid in the patient's mouth; when the saliva suction device opening is closed, the rubber cloth has good sealing performance.
[0042] In summary, the dentistry rubber dam of this invention is ingeniously designed and easy to operate, effectively solving the limitations of traditional rubber dam devices in saliva suction operation. When the saliva suction opening device is open, the operator can observe the patient's oral cavity; when the saliva suction opening device is closed, it does not affect the airtightness of the rubber dam.
[0043] Therefore, this invention effectively overcomes the various shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial application value.
[0044] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A rubber dam for dental use, characterized in that, The device includes a rubber barrier support (1), a rubber barrier body (2), a rubber barrier clamp (3), and a saliva-sucking switch (4). The rubber barrier body (2) is fixed to the upper surface of the rubber barrier support (1), the rubber barrier clamp (3) is movably disposed on the rubber barrier body (2), and the saliva-sucking switch (4) is movably disposed on the rubber barrier body (2). The saliva-sucking switch (4) is adapted to be opened or closed. In the open state, it is adapted to perform saliva-sucking operation through the saliva-sucking switch (4).
2. The dental rubber dam according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rubber dam body (2) is also provided with a tooth positioning diagram. The rubber dam clamp (3) is movably disposed on the tooth positioning diagram. The tooth positioning diagram includes an upper tooth positioning block (5) and a lower tooth positioning block (6). The saliva suction switch (4) is movably disposed on the rubber dam body (2) between the upper tooth positioning block (5) and the lower tooth positioning block (6).
3. The dental rubber dam according to claim 1, characterized in that, The saliva suction switch (4) includes a fixing part (41) and a cover (42). The fixing part (41) and the cover (42) are connected by a connecting part (43). The fixing part (41) is fixed to the rubber barrier body (2). The fixing part (41) is provided with a through hole (411). The through hole (411) is suitable for the saliva suction tube (7) to pass through for saliva suction operation.
4. The dental rubber dam according to claim 3, characterized in that, The diameter of the through hole (411) is larger than the outer diameter of the saliva tube (7).
5. The dental rubber dam according to claim 3, characterized in that, The fixing part (41) includes an upper fixing plate (412) and a lower fixing plate (413). The upper fixing plate (412) and the lower fixing plate (413) are connected by a ring column. The inner diameter of the ring column is equal to the inner diameter of the upper fixing plate (412) and the lower fixing plate (413). The outer diameter of the ring column is smaller than the outer diameter of the upper fixing plate (412) and the lower fixing plate (413). The upper fixing plate (412) is connected to the cover (42) through the connecting part (43).
6. The dental rubber dam according to claim 5, characterized in that, The cover (42) includes a protrusion (421) and a top cover (422), the protrusion (421) matching the through hole (411), and the top cover (422) being connected to the upper fixing plate (412) via the connecting part (43).
7. The dental rubber dam according to claim 6, characterized in that, The diameter of the top cover (422) is greater than or equal to the outer diameter of the upper fixed plate (412).
8. The dental rubber dam according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer diameter of the lower fixed plate (413) is larger than the outer diameter of the upper fixed plate (412).
9. The dental rubber dam according to claim 5, characterized in that, The height of the annular column matches the thickness of the rubber barrier body (2).
10. The dental rubber dam according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The saliva-absorbing switch (4) is made of a transparent material.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Splash-proof rubber barrier
CN212996810U