Oral hygiene device with cleaning elements arranged on a dental floss thread
The oral hygiene device with cleaning elements on the dental floss thread addresses the inefficiency of traditional floss by enhancing mechanical cleaning in interdental and proximal spaces, improving plaque and debris removal.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202026000711
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-02-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-02-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing dental floss designs are inadequate for effectively cleaning interdental spaces and proximal spaces, lacking sufficient mechanical cleaning elements to remove plaque and debris efficiently.
An oral hygiene device with cleaning elements arranged on a dental floss thread, which are either positively or non-positively connected, serving as mechanical guides and stabilizers, enhancing the cleaning efficacy of interdental and proximal spaces.
The device effectively cleans interdental and proximal spaces by providing additional mechanical cleaning elements, improving plaque and debris removal compared to traditional dental floss.
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Abstract
Description
The invention relates to an oral hygiene device comprising an elongated, flexible dental floss thread. Cleaning elements (i), where i = 1...n, are arranged on the dental floss thread and are designed to mechanically clean interdental spaces and / or proximal spaces. The cleaning elements are positively and / or non-positively connected to the dental floss thread, such that the floss thread, which is taut during use, serves as a mechanical guide and / or stabilizer for the cleaning elements. Brief description of the figures: Fig. 1 schematically shows an embodiment with several cleaning elements of different sizes arranged along a dental floss thread. Fig. 2 shows an alternative embodiment with only a single cleaning element. Preferred embodiments: The cleaning elements can be provided individually or in multiples on the dental floss thread. The number, shape, size, and arrangement of the cleaning elements are variable. In a preferred embodiment, the cleaning elements are designed as interdental brushes with bristles and an inner core, or as a retaining element, wherein several interdental brushes can have different brush diameters. Reference list: (1) Dental floss thread (2-6) Cleaning elements / Interdental brushes
Claims
Oral hygiene device with an elongated, flexible dental floss thread (1) on which at least one cleaning element (i) is arranged, wherein the cleaning element (i) is designed for the mechanical cleaning of interdental spaces and is positively and / or force-fit connected to the dental floss thread (1). Oral hygiene device according to claim 1, characterized in that several cleaning elements (i) are arranged on the dental floss thread (1). Oral hygiene device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning elements (i) are designed as interdental brushes. Oral hygiene device according to claim 3, characterized in that the interdental brushes have bristles and an inner core or a retaining element. Oral hygiene device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that several cleaning elements (i) have different diameters. Oral hygiene device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning elements (i) are arranged spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the dental floss thread (1). Oral hygiene device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cleaning elements (i) are arranged on the dental floss thread (1) in an ascending or descending size sequence.