Interdental cleaning tools

JP2026097530APending Publication Date: 2026-06-16SUNSTAR INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SUNSTAR INC
Filing Date
2024-12-04
Publication Date
2026-06-16

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【0010】 本発明によれば、第1のフロスを歯間に挿入する際に、第1のフロスよりも太い第2のフロスが相隣接する歯の間に位置するコンタクト部上に引っ掛かり、これがストッパーとなって第1のフロスが歯茎に食い込むことが防止され、歯茎が傷付けられることが回避される。そして、相隣接する歯の基端側に挿入された第1のフロスをスライド変位させるように操作することにより、歯間に溜まった歯垢等を効率よく除去することができる。

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Abstract

To provide an interdental cleaning tool that prevents gum damage when inserting dental floss between teeth, while maintaining good operability and cleaning performance. [Solution] The device comprises a handle 1 having a pair of arm portions 12 and 13, and a dental floss 2 stretched between the pair of arm portions 12 and 13. The dental floss 2 has a first floss 21 stretched between the tips of the pair of arm portions 12 and 13, and a second floss 22 that is thicker than the first floss 21 and stretched at a position further away from the base end of the arm portions 12 and 13 than the first floss 21. The first floss 21 and the second floss 22 are spaced 2 mm or more apart at the end positions supported by the respective arm portions 12 and 13, and 5.5 mm or less apart at the central position between the two arm portions 12 and 13.
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Claims

1. A handle having a pair of arms, It comprises a dental floss stretched between the pair of arm sections, The dental floss comprises a first floss stretched between the tips of the pair of arm portions, and a second floss that is thicker than the first floss and stretched at a position further away from the base end of the arm portion than the first floss. An interdental cleaning tool in which the first floss and the second floss are spaced 2 mm or more apart at the end positions supported by the respective arm portions, and 5.5 mm or less apart at the central position between the two arm portions.

2. The interdental cleaning device according to claim 1, wherein the first floss is 70 to 1200 denier and the second floss is 600 to 2000 denier.

3. The interdental cleaning tool according to claim 2, wherein the first floss is a multifilament or a sheet-like monofilament with a thickness of 0.15 mm or less.

4. The interdental cleaning tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second floss is stretched across the first floss at an angle of 20 degrees or less.