Oral cavity mouth gag
By designing a flexible left-expanding structure and an upper support structure with height difference, the problem of high-quality imaging in existing oral opening devices has been solved, achieving stable angle oral image imaging and improving the effect of dental photography.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing mouth openers cannot simultaneously capture high-quality images of the left, middle, and right labial angles and the upper and lower occlusal angles within the mouth, and they cannot quickly establish a stable shooting angle.
An oral cavity opening device was designed, including a left expansion structure, a right expansion structure, an upper support structure, a lower support structure, and a connecting component. The left and right expansion structures are elastic structures, and the upper and lower support structures have a height difference, forming an included angle. The connecting component is connected to a dental imaging host. The left and right expansion structures are symmetrical structures, and the connecting component is integrally formed with the upper and lower support structures, with an included angle greater than 70 degrees.
It achieves high-quality imaging within the oral cavity, ensuring that the imaging surface forms an angle with the occlusal surface, resulting in clear images, adapting to different mouth openings, and improving imaging results.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to oral cavity monitoring and dental photography technical field, especially relate to a mouth gag. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the course of orthodontic treatment, patients are usually required to visit the clinic regularly, and dental professionals judge whether the orthodontic treatment achieves the expected effect by observing the patient's teeth. If the actual treatment result deviates greatly from the orthodontic treatment plan, the dental professional may need to adjust the subsequent treatment plan accordingly.
[0003] After the completion of orthodontic treatment, the patient's tooth position and / or layout may change due to certain reasons, deviating from the tooth position and / or layout achieved by orthodontic treatment. In order to timely discover and correct this deviation, dental professionals need to regularly check the patient's teeth.
[0004] In order to reduce the number of patient visits, a device for patients to take their own tooth photos has appeared. In this way, patients can take their own tooth photos at any time and any place for dental professionals to check, which effectively reduces the number of patient visits and brings convenience to patients.
[0005] Currently, oral cavity monitoring devices on the market are designed by combining a mouth gag and a shooting host. The shooting host is used to provide oral cavity illumination and shooting, and the mouth gag is used to open the labial mucosa in front of the oral cavity to facilitate image acquisition of the shooting host.
[0006] However, the mouth gag currently used in clinical practice has the following problems:
[0007] For example, the product shown in the accompanying drawings (corresponding to patent numbers CN 202740152, CN 203841667, etc.) cannot simultaneously consider high-quality shooting of the left, middle, and right lip angles and the upper and lower occlusal surface angles (as shown in the accompanying drawings). Figure 1 In particular, it cannot shoot the upper and lower occlusal surfaces based on stable shooting angles. Figure 4
[0008] For another example, the product shown in the accompanying drawings (corresponding to patent number CN 211325741) has a symmetrical structure of the opening side plate and the opening end plate. Although the vertical width and the lateral width of the mouth gag can be adjusted by adjusting the extension of the opening side plate and the opening end plate, the product cannot quickly form a stable shooting angle to shoot the upper and lower occlusal surfaces. Figure 2 For another example, the product shown in the accompanying drawings (corresponding to patent number CN 211325741) has a symmetrical structure of the opening side plate and the opening end plate. Although the vertical width and the lateral width of the mouth gag can be adjusted by adjusting the extension of the opening side plate and the opening end plate, the product cannot quickly form a stable shooting angle to shoot the upper and lower occlusal surfaces.
[0009] Figure 3 The product shown in the middle (corresponding patent number CN210843581) is a metal orthodontic mouth opener. This product also cannot be conveniently integrated with an oral cavity monitoring device camera host and cannot take high-quality photos of the upper and lower occlusal surfaces based on a stable shooting angle. Utility model content
[0010] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an oral cavity mouth opener. The technical scheme of the utility model is as follows:
[0011] An oral cavity mouth opener, comprising a left expansion structure, a right expansion structure, an upper support structure, a lower support structure and a connecting assembly;
[0012] The left expansion structure, the right expansion structure, the upper support structure and the lower support structure are arranged on the connecting assembly;
[0013] The connecting assembly is used for connecting an oral cavity monitoring device camera host;
[0014] The upper support structure and the lower support structure are provided with a height difference;
[0015] The height difference is arranged to form an included angle between a shooting surface and an occlusal surface when the oral cavity mouth opener enters the human oral cavity;
[0016] The left expansion structure and the right expansion structure are elastic structures.
[0017] Preferably, the left expansion structure and the right expansion structure are symmetrical structures.
[0018] Preferably, the height of the left expansion structure and the right expansion structure is not lower than that of the upper support structure.
[0019] Preferably, the upper end surfaces of the left expansion structure, the right expansion structure, the upper support structure and the lower support structure are all arc surfaces.
[0020] Preferably, the connecting assembly and the upper support structure and the lower support structure are integrally formed.
[0021] Preferably, the cross section of the connecting assembly is an ellipse, a rectangle or a polygon.
[0022] Preferably, the included angle is greater than seventy degrees.
[0023] Preferably, the upper support structure and the lower support structure are designed to be telescopic, and the lengths thereof can be adjusted respectively to control the size of the included angle.
[0024] The utility model has the following advantages
[0025] Compared to existing mouth openers, the mouth opener proposed in this invention features an elastic left and right expansion structure that can adaptively adjust the width of the mouth opening to accommodate users with different mouth opening degrees. At the same time, the upper and lower support structures with a height difference ensure that the imaging surface forms a certain angle with the oral cavity surface during imaging, ensuring that the oral monitoring device can capture clear oral images with sufficient angle. Attached Figure Description
[0026] 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 one embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0027] Identical parts are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "up," and "down" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, while the terms "bottom surface," "top surface," "inner," and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific part, respectively.
[0028] Figure 1 This refers to a type of opening device in the existing technology;
[0029] Figure 2 This refers to a specific orthodontic opening device based on existing technology.
[0030] Figure 3 This refers to a specific metal orthodontic opening device based on existing technology.
[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0032] Figure 5 To adopt Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment uses images of teeth captured by a commercially available camera.
[0033] In the above figures, the figure numbers indicate the following:
[0034] 1. Left-expanding structure;
[0035] 2. Right-expanding structure;
[0036] 3. Upper support structure;
[0037] 4. Lower support structure;
[0038] 5. Connecting components. Detailed Implementation
[0039] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0040] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this invention have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains; the terminology used in the detailed description is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention; the terms “comprising” and “having” and any variations thereof in the specification, claims and foregoing description of the invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0041] In the description of the specific embodiments of this utility model, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly defined.
[0042] In this invention, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this invention can be combined with other embodiments.
[0043] In the description of this utility model embodiment, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this utility model, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0044] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below through examples. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention are not limited to these examples.
[0045] In one specific embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, an oral cavity opening device includes a left expansion structure 1, a right expansion structure 2, an upper support structure 3, a lower support structure 4, and a connecting component 5.
[0046] The left expansion structure 1, the right expansion structure 2, the upper support structure 3, and the lower support structure 4 are mounted on the connecting component 5.
[0047] Connection component 5 is used to connect the dental imaging host.
[0048] The upper support structure 3 and the lower support structure 4 are provided with a height difference.
[0049] The height difference is set to create an angle between the imaging surface and the occlusal surface when the oral cavity opener enters the human oral cavity.
[0050] The left expansion structure 1 and the right expansion structure 2 are elastic structures.
[0051] In this embodiment, the left expansion structure 1 and the right expansion structure 2 are symmetrical structures.
[0052] In this embodiment, the height of the left expansion structure 1 and the right expansion structure 2 is not lower than that of the upper support structure 3.
[0053] In this embodiment, the upper surfaces of the left expansion structure 1 and the right expansion structure 2 are curved surfaces.
[0054] In this embodiment, the connecting component 5 is integrally formed with the upper support structure 3 and the lower support structure 4.
[0055] In this embodiment, the cross-section of the connecting component 5 is elliptical.
[0056] In this embodiment, the included angle is greater than 70 degrees.
[0057] The usage process of this embodiment is as follows: the mouth opening device of this embodiment is installed on any compatible dental imaging host on the market through the connecting component 5 (the connecting component 5 can be customized according to the shape of the dental imaging host, as long as it can meet the connection and a through hole for imaging is reserved), and then the dental imaging host can be turned on to take pictures.
[0058] It should be noted that since the innovation of this embodiment lies in the shape and structure of the mouth opener, which is not related to the specific composition of the dental imaging host, this embodiment does not specifically disclose the specific structure of the dental imaging host. However, those skilled in the art should know that as long as a dental imaging host is capable of imaging, it can basically be adapted to the mouth opener of this embodiment. It is only necessary to design the connecting component 5 to include a connecting structure for connection with it, such as a snap-fit, threaded hole or other common connecting structure.
[0059] The image captured by the opening device in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 5 As shown.
[0060] It is understood that, compared with similar products, the image captured by the mouth opener of this embodiment is not only clearer but also has a better angle, which can better meet the needs of orthodontic treatment or other dental treatments.
[0061] The advantages of this embodiment are as follows:
[0062] Both the left and right expansion structures of the mouth opener are elastic, allowing for a smaller lateral distance to facilitate insertion into the patient's mouth, while the elasticity is sufficient to open the patient's lips.
[0063] The upper and lower support structures have a height difference due to their different heights, which allows the patient to have a comfortable angle to match the upper and lower jaw surfaces when the occlusal surface is photographed, making it convenient for the camera lens to achieve an angle of more than 70 degrees with the occlusal surface.
[0064] The left and right expansion structures of the mouth opener have been optimized in terms of curvature for contact with the patient's oral cavity, improving the comfort of contact, and the mouth opener will not obstruct the teeth during photography.
[0065] It should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An oral cavity speculum, characterized by, The left extension structure, the right extension structure, the upper support structure, the lower support structure and the connecting assembly are arranged on the connecting assembly. The left extension structure, the right extension structure, the upper support structure and the lower support structure are arranged on the connecting assembly. The connecting assembly is used for connecting an oral cavity monitoring device and a shooting host. The upper support structure and the lower support structure are arranged with a height difference. The height difference is arranged to form an included angle between a shooting surface and a bite surface when the oral cavity speculum enters the human oral cavity. The left extension structure and the right extension structure are elastic structures.
2. The oral cavity speculum of claim 1, wherein, The left extension structure and the right extension structure are symmetrical structures.
3. The oral cavity speculum of claim 2, wherein, The height of the left extension structure and the right extension structure is not less than that of the upper support structure.
4. The oral cavity speculum of claim 3, wherein, The upper end surfaces of the left extension structure, the right extension structure, the upper support structure and the lower support structure are arc surfaces.
5. The oral cavity speculum of claim 1, wherein, The connecting assembly, the upper support structure and the lower support structure are integrally formed.
6. The oral cavity speculum of claim 1 or 5, wherein, The cross section of the connecting assembly is an ellipse, a rectangle or a polygon.
7. The oral cavity speculum of claim 1, wherein, The included angle is greater than 70 degrees.
8. The oral cavity speculum of claim 1, wherein, The upper support structure and the lower support structure are designed to be telescopic, and the lengths thereof can be adjusted to control the size of the included angle.