A gingival protector

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of medical devices, and discloses a gum protector, which comprises a long handle and a tooth-shaped elbow, one end of the long handle is connected with one end of the tooth-shaped elbow, the middle of the tooth-shaped elbow is a supporting strip, and the other end of the tooth-shaped elbow is a tooth-shaped structure; the horizontal distance between the supporting strip of the tooth-shaped elbow and the long handle is a first interval, the horizontal distance between the distal end of the tooth-shaped structure of the tooth-shaped elbow and the long handle is a second interval, and the first interval is larger than the second interval. The gum protector can be turned up and wrapped around the gum during dental surgery, and the gum mucosa can be effectively protected.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and more specifically to a gum protector. Background Technology

[0002] The descriptions in this section are intended only to provide background information for the implementation of this application and should not be construed as an admission or implication that they constitute prior art.

[0003] In dental clinical surgery, separation of teeth and gums is a common occurrence, especially in complex procedures such as wisdom tooth removal. Due to their unique location, wisdom teeth often experience impaction or incomplete eruption. The tooth structure is frequently tightly adhered to the surrounding gum tissue, sometimes even being completely covered by a gingival flap. This can hinder subsequent cutting and extraction procedures and may lead to complications such as gum tears and excessive bleeding. While ensuring the surgical outcome, it is also crucial to protect the gums and the oral mucosa, minimizing friction between the instruments and these surfaces.

[0004] Therefore, during wisdom tooth removal surgery, specialized dental instruments are needed to separate the tooth from the gum and protect the gum. Commonly used instruments include oral mirrors, forceps, or narrow gingival separators. While these instruments can achieve separation, they do not conform well to the shape of the gum line, making them less convenient to operate. During wisdom tooth surgery, insufficient width or incomplete protection may lead to damage to the gingival mucosa, or the angle of the instruments may cause damage to the mucosa inside the mouth.

[0005] Therefore, a gum protector was designed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gum protector that can be opened and wrapped around the gums during dental surgery to effectively protect the gingival mucosa.

[0007] The purpose of this application is to provide a gingival protector, including a long handle and a toothed bend:

[0008] One end of the long handle is connected to one end of the toothed elbow, the middle of the toothed elbow is a support bar, and the other end of the toothed elbow is a toothed structure;

[0009] The horizontal distance between the support bar of the toothed elbow and the long handle is the first interval, and the horizontal distance between the end of the toothed knot of the toothed elbow and the long handle is the second interval, wherein the first interval is greater than the second interval.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the support bar is curved, and the width of the support bar is greater than the width of the long handle.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the curvature or width of the support strip is customized.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the angle between the long handle and the toothed elbow is customized.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the support bar adjusts the curvature via a knob and a built-in traction wire.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the first interval ranges from 0.5cm to 1cm, and the second interval ranges from 0 to 0.3cm.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the edges of the toothed bend of the gingival protector are rounded.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, a first connecting surface is formed between one end of the long handle and the support bar, and a second connecting surface is formed between the support bar and the toothed structure. The first connecting surface, the support bar, and the second connecting surface form an elbow shape.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the long handle is connected to the support bar at an angle, and the support bar is connected to the toothed structure at an angle, with an acute angle formed between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the vertical distance between the end of the long handle connected to the toothed elbow and the end of the toothed structure of the toothed elbow is a third interval, the third interval being 0.3cm-1cm.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the long handle is connected to one end of the toothed elbow by a first screw. The toothed elbow has a structure with protrusions on both sides. The first screw passes through a through hole located below the side of the long handle and through holes protruding on both sides of the toothed elbow. The first screw is used to rotate the angle of the toothed elbow from the side.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the long handle is connected to one end of the toothed elbow by a second screw, which passes through a through hole located directly below the long handle and a through hole directly above the toothed elbow on the front side. The second screw is used to rotate the toothed elbow by an angle on the front side.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the connection points of the first connecting surface, the second connecting surface, and the support bar are horizontal planes, and the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are connected by a third screw passing through the horizontal plane. The third screw is used to adjust the third interval.

[0022] The horizontal distance between the third screw and the long handle is the fourth interval, which is smaller than the first interval and larger than the second interval.

[0023] The main differences and effects of this utility model embodiment compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0024] It can be opened and wrapped during dental surgery to effectively protect the gingival mucosa, prevent the gums from affecting the operation of the teeth, and also prevent instruments used to operate on the teeth, such as hemostats, from damaging the gingival mucosa.

[0025] Furthermore, the toothed structure of the toothed bend is wider and thinner, the bend design fits the shape of the gums better, and it can wrap around the turned-out gums, making it easier to operate;

[0026] Furthermore, the serrated gaps allow mucus to flow naturally, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the impact on the surgery.

[0027] Furthermore, it can be adjusted according to the patient's oral condition and the doctor's habits, making it flexible in use.

[0028] It should be understood that, within the scope of this utility model, the above-described technical features of this utility model and the technical features specifically described below (such as in the embodiments) can be combined with each other to form new or preferred technical solutions. Due to space limitations, they will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0029] 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.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the gingival protector structure according to the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 (a) is a front view. Figure 1 (b) is a side view. Figure 1 (c) is a front view of a curved gum protector.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure of a gingival protector with various side angles according to embodiments of this application.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a front view of the structure of the gingival protector with adjustable curvature according to the embodiments of this application.

[0033] Figure 4This is a structural schematic diagram of a gingival protector with adjustable side angle according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 4 (a) is a front view. Figure 4 (b) is a side view.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a front-angle adjustable gingival protector according to an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 (a) is a front view. Figure 5 (b) is a side view.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating a usage scenario of a gingival protector according to one embodiment of this application.

[0036] The labels in each of the attached figures are as follows:

[0037] 1-Long handle;

[0038] 2- Toothed elbow;

[0039] 201-Support bar;

[0040] 202-tooth-like structure;

[0041] 203.1 - Knob;

[0042] 203.2 - Traction wire;

[0043] 204 - First screw;

[0044] 205 - Second screw;

[0045] 206 - Third screw. Detailed Implementation

[0046] In the following description, many technical details are presented to help the reader better understand this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the technical solutions claimed in this application can be implemented even without these technical details and various variations and modifications based on the following embodiments.

[0047] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] One embodiment of this application relates to a gingival protector, the structure of which is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, it includes a long handle 1 and a toothed elbow 2:

[0049] like Figure 1As shown in (a), the gingival protector is placed vertically, with a long handle 1 at the top and a toothed bend 2 at the bottom. One end of the long handle 1 is connected to one end of the toothed bend 2, the middle of the toothed bend 2 is a support bar 201, and the other end of the toothed bend 2 is a toothed structure 202;

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown in (b), the horizontal distance between the support bar 201 of the toothed elbow 2 and the long handle 1 is the first interval, and the horizontal distance between the end of the toothed structure 202 of the toothed elbow 2 and the long handle 1 is the second interval. The first interval is greater than the second interval. On the side, the end of the toothed structure 202 can be on the left or right side of the long handle 1.

[0051] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown in (c), the support bar 201 is curved, and the width of the support bar 201 is greater than the width of the long handle 1. The width of the support bar 201 is generally smaller than the width of the teeth.

[0052] In one embodiment, the curvature or width of the support bar 201 is customized.

[0053] In one embodiment, the angle between the long handle 1 and the toothed elbow 2 is customized. Figure 2 (a) shows a conventional angle, where the first interval is d1, the second interval is d2, and the third interval is d3. Figure 2 (b) illustrates a case where d1 is large, such as Figure 2 (c) shows a case where d1 is smaller.

[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the support bar 201 has its curvature adjusted via a knob 203.1 and a built-in traction wire 203.2. This allows for flexible adjustment based on the patient's oral cavity condition and the doctor's habits.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first interval ranges from 0.5cm to 1cm, and the second interval ranges from 0 to 0.3cm. The first interval is generally not too long to avoid obstructing the operating space.

[0056] In one embodiment, the edge of the toothed bend 2 of the gingival protector is rounded.

[0057] In one embodiment, the edges of the gingival protector are rounded and smooth, reducing friction and damage. The serrated gaps allow mucus to flow naturally, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the impact on the procedure.

[0058] In one embodiment, a first connecting surface is formed between one end of the long handle 1 and the support bar 201, and a second connecting surface is formed between the support bar 201 and the toothed structure 202. The first connecting surface, the support bar 201 and the second connecting surface form a bend shape, and the bend shape fits the gums.

[0059] In one embodiment, one end of the long handle 1 is connected to the support bar 201 at an angle, and the support bar 201 is connected to the toothed structure 202 at an angle, forming an acute angle between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

[0060] In one embodiment, the gum protector is made of a metal material, such as stainless steel, for easy cleaning and repeated use. In another embodiment, the gum protector is made of a polymer material, combining toughness and comfort.

[0061] In one embodiment, the vertical distance between the end of the long handle 1 connected to the toothed elbow 2 and the end of the toothed structure 202 of the toothed elbow 2 is the third interval, which ranges from 0.3cm to 1cm.

[0062] In one embodiment, one end of the long handle 1 is connected to one end of the toothed elbow 2 by a first screw 204. The toothed elbow 2 has a structure with protrusions on both sides. The first screw 204 passes through the through hole located below the side of the long handle 1 and the through holes protruding on both sides of the toothed elbow 2. The first screw 204 is used to rotate the toothed elbow 2 from the side. Figure 4 (a) shows a front view. Figure 4 (b) shows a side view.

[0063] The first screw 204 includes a head, a shank, and a nut. The head provides support on one side, and the shank passes through the long handle 1 and the toothed elbow 2. The external thread of the shank engages with the internal thread of the nut. The tightness of the connection can be adjusted by adjusting the nut, thereby allowing the toothed elbow 2 to rotate and be fixed. This allows for flexible adjustment based on the patient's oral condition and the doctor's habits.

[0064] In one embodiment, one end of the long handle 1 is connected to one end of the toothed elbow 2 by a second screw 205. The second screw 205 passes through a through hole located directly below the long handle 1 and a through hole directly above the toothed elbow 2 from the front. The second screw 205 is used to rotate the toothed elbow 2 from the front. In one embodiment, the lower end of the long handle 1 is recessed to facilitate fitting with the upper end of the toothed elbow and to prevent the first gap range from being too large. Figure 5 (a) shows a front view. Figure 5 (b) shows a side view.

[0065] In one embodiment, the connection point between the first connecting surface, the second connecting surface and the support bar 201 is a horizontal plane, and the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface are connected by a third screw 206 passing through the horizontal plane. The third screw 206 is used to adjust the third interval.

[0066] The horizontal distance between the third screw 206 and the long handle 1 is the fourth interval, which is smaller than the first interval but larger than the second interval. The fourth interval is set to ensure that the third screw 206 does not come into contact with the gums. Figure 5 (a) shows a front view. Figure 5 (b) shows a side view.

[0067] When using, such as Figure 6 As shown, during wisdom tooth extraction surgery, the gingival protector described in this application can be held with one hand, and the support bar 201 of the gingival protector is oriented towards the outside of the mouth. The tooth-like structure 202 is placed on the inside of the gingiva, and then inserted along the tooth wall to flip the gingiva. The gingiva on the buccal and distal bone surfaces is flipped up. In other words, through surgery, the buccal and distal gingival tissues of the tooth and the periosteum attached below are completely peeled and lifted from the bone like turning the pages of a book. The flipped gingiva is then placed in the tooth-like bend to provide more comprehensive protection for the gingiva. It can also be adjusted specifically to prevent the gingiva from affecting the surgery and to prevent other instruments from damaging the gingiva.

[0068] It should be noted that in the claims and specification of this patent, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one" does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0069] All documents mentioned in this invention are incorporated herein by reference as if each document were individually incorporated by reference. Furthermore, it should be understood that after reading the foregoing teachings of this invention, those skilled in the art can make various alterations or modifications to this invention, and these equivalent forms also fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A gum protector, characterized in that, Includes a long handle (1) and a toothed elbow (2): One end of the long handle (1) is connected to one end of the toothed elbow (2), the middle of the toothed elbow (2) is a support bar (201), and the other end of the toothed elbow (2) is a toothed structure (202); The horizontal distance between the support bar (201) of the toothed elbow (2) and the long handle (1) is the first interval, and the horizontal distance between the end of the toothed structure (202) of the toothed elbow (2) and the long handle (1) is the second interval, and the first interval is greater than the second interval.

2. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support bar (201) is curved, and the width of the support bar (201) is greater than the width of the long handle (1).

3. The gingival protector according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support bar (201) has its curvature adjusted by a knob and a built-in traction wire.

4. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first interval ranges from 0.5cm to 1cm, and the second interval ranges from 0 to 0.3cm.

5. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The edges of the toothed bend of the gingival protector are rounded.

6. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first connecting surface is formed between one end of the long handle (1) and the support bar (201), and a second connecting surface is formed between the support bar (201) and the toothed structure (202). The first connecting surface, the support bar (201) and the second connecting surface form an elbow shape.

7. The gingival protector according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the long handle (1) is connected to the support bar (201) at an angle, and the support bar (201) is connected to the toothed structure (202) at an angle, with an acute angle between the first connecting surface and the second connecting surface.

8. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vertical distance between the end of the long handle (1) connected to the toothed elbow (2) and the end of the toothed structure (202) of the toothed elbow (2) is the third interval, and the third interval ranges from 0.3cm to 1cm.

9. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the long handle (1) is connected to one end of the toothed elbow (2) by a first screw. The toothed elbow (2) has a structure with protrusions on both sides. The first screw passes through the through hole located below the side of the long handle (1) and the through holes protruding on both sides of the toothed elbow (2).

10. The gingival protector according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the long handle (1) is connected to one end of the toothed elbow (2) by a second screw, which passes through a through hole located directly below the long handle (1) and a through hole directly above the toothed elbow (2) on the front.

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