Pediatric Dental Towels

Abstract

To provide a towel for pediatric dentistry which can be used with enjoyment and without resistance even by infants and children as pediatric dentistry patients. [Solution] The pediatric dental towel 10 has a window hole 20 located in the center through which the human mouth can be exposed, and a decorative element 30 located on the surface 10A so as to overlap and surround the window hole 20, and the window hole 20 and the decorative element 30 have a design relationship.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a dental / oral towel suitable for use in dental or oral treatment or procedures. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, towels have been known that have a central window opening large enough to expose the mouth of a human body when performing dental or oral treatment. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3116773 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The pediatric dental towel disclosed in Patent Document 1 can prevent clothing and faces from becoming soiled with water droplets, cutting dust, etc. during treatment, and pediatric dental patients can receive treatment in peace by being blindfolded.

[0005] However, when pediatric dental patients are infants or children, they may dislike having their face covered with such a towel, and this, combined with their reluctance to undergo painful dental treatment, can mean that it takes time for the dentist or dental hygienist to cover their face with the towel.

[0006] To improve on the conventional towels for use in pediatric dentistry, the object of this invention is to provide a towel for use in pediatric dentistry that can be used enjoyably and without resistance even by infants and children who are pediatric dental patients. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE The present invention is directed to a pediatric dental towel having a front and a back surface.

[0008] The pediatric dental towel of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises a centrally located window hole through which the human mouth can be exposed, and a decorative element located on the surface overlapping and surrounding the window hole, and the window hole and the decorative element have a related design.

[0009] The pediatric dental towel according to the present invention has the following preferred embodiments. (1) The decorative element is a facial design, and the window hole is positioned to overlap the mouth of the face. (2) The decorative element is a panda face design. Effect of the Invention

[0010] In one or more embodiments of the pediatric dental towel of the present invention, the decorative element consisting of a facial design such as a panda has a window hole in the mouth part of the facial design through which the mouth of a human body can be exposed. Therefore, when used on pediatric dental patients such as infants and children, it appears as if the infant or child is wearing a mask, allowing the infant or child to receive dental treatment or oral care procedures while enjoying it without any resistance. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] The drawings show specific embodiments of the invention according to the present disclosure, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] 1 is a plan view of a pediatric dental towel according to the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a diagram showing a state in which the pediatric dental towel of the present invention is used. [Diagram 3] 13(a)-(c) are plan views similar to FIG. 1 of other embodiments of pediatric dental towels. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The following is a detailed description of the pediatric dental towel 10 according to the present invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments include not only essential features of the present invention, but also features that can be selectively adopted and features that can be appropriately combined.

[0013] Referring to FIG. 1, a dental (preferably pediatric) towel 10 according to the present invention has a generally rectangular (approximately square) outer shape and has a horizontal direction X and a vertical direction Y, a front surface 10A and a back surface 10B, first and second end edges 11, 12 extending laterally opposite each other in the vertical direction Y, and first and second side edges 13, 14 extending vertically opposite each other in the horizontal direction.

[0014] The pediatric dental towel 10 has a circular window 20 located in the center. The window 20 penetrates the pediatric dental towel 10 and is large enough to expose the mouth of a pediatric dental patient, mainly an infant or child, to the outside, as shown in FIG. 2. The window 20 is circular in the illustrated example, but may be any of a variety of known shapes, such as elliptical, triangular, rectangular, etc. However, it is preferable to adopt a shape in which the opening edge of the window 20, such as circular or elliptical, is curved so as not to cause irritation even when the mouth of a pediatric dental patient comes into contact with the opening edge of the window 20.

[0015] With regard to the various dimensions of the pediatric dental towel 10, the longitudinal dimension L1 and lateral dimension W1 are 15 to 35 cm, and the diameter of the aperture 20 is 5 to 10 cm. Various known materials can be used for the pediatric dental towel 10 without any restrictions, but it is preferable that the towel is made of a material containing 100% cotton fibers. In such a case, the towel has a relatively high water absorption rate, and can quickly absorb moisture such as water droplets that adhere during treatment or sweat on the face, providing a smooth feel, and will not stiffen or fray even after repeated washing.

[0016] In addition, while the pediatric dental towel 10 has the effect of covering the face of the pediatric dental patient and blocking their view, it is also thick enough and has a fiber density that allows light from indoor fluorescent lights and the examination table to pass through, so the pediatric dental patient does not feel anxious due to their view being completely blocked.

[0017] It is preferable that the pediatric dental towel 10 is colored in a chromatic color that is preferred by infants and children. For example, coloring in yellow, red, blue, pink, etc., can give a more favorable impression to infants and children than coloring in white, brown, etc.

[0018] Decorative elements 30 made up of designs of animals, characters, vehicles, etc. are arranged on the surface 10A of the pediatric dental towel 10. The decorative elements 30 are positioned on the outer periphery so as to overlap and surround the window hole 20, and in the illustrated example, a design depicting a panda's face is shown. The panda's face forming the decorative element 30 has eye parts 31, a mouth part 32, ear parts 33, and a nose part 34, and the window hole 20 is positioned so as to overlap with the mouth part 32.

[0019] The panda's face is coloured white and black to make it recognisable, and the mouth area 32 is coloured a different colour from the rest of the face so that its shape can be seen.

[0020] 2, when the pediatric dental towel 10 is in use, the mouth 2 of the pediatric dental patient 1, who is mainly an infant or child, is exposed to the outside through the window hole 20. This allows dental treatment of the mouth 2 and care of the oral cavity to be performed without water droplets, cutting chips, cutting dust, etc. adhering to the face of the pediatric dental patient. In addition, as the view of the pediatric dental patient is blocked, anxiety can be reduced, and the pediatric dentist can concentrate on treatment without having to make eye contact with the pediatric dental patient.

[0021] In addition, because the face of the panda, which is a decorative element, overlaps with the face of the pediatric dental patient, that is, the mouth part 32 of the panda overlaps with the mouth part 2 of the pediatric dental patient, and the eyes part 31 of the panda overlap with the eyes of the pediatric dental patient 1, the infant or child who is the pediatric dental patient 1 feels as if he or she is wearing a mask, and can enjoy treatment. Also, since it is foreseeable that the infant or child will be in a state of wearing a mask even before use, the infant or child will agree to use it without throwing a tantrum, and the pediatric dentist or dental hygienist can smoothly start treatment.

[0022] <Other Examples> 3(a), in one embodiment, the decorative element 40 located on the surface 10A of the pediatric dental towel 10 is formed from a dolphin face design. As in the case of the panda face design, a window hole 20 is located at the mouth of the dolphin, and the mouth 2 of the pediatric dental patient 1 can be exposed through the window hole 20.

[0023] 3(b), in one example of another embodiment, the decorative element 50 located on the surface 10A of the pediatric dental towel 10 is formed from the face of a created character. As in the case of the panda face design, a window 20 is located in the mouth area of ​​the character, allowing the mouth 2 of the pediatric dental patient 1 to be exposed through the window.

[0024] 3(c), in one example of another embodiment, the decorative element on the surface of the pediatric dental towel is formed from a design imitating the front of a bullet train. A window 20 is positioned in the nose portion located in the center of the front of the bullet train so as to overlap with the nose portion, and the mouth 2 of the pediatric dental patient 1 can be exposed through the window 20.

[0025] The decorative elements 30, 40, 50, 60 located on the surface 10A of the pediatric dental towel 10 are related in design to the window 20. That is, when the decorative elements 30, 40 are animals such as pandas, dolphins, elephants, etc., the window 20 is located in the mouth area, so that when the towel is used, it looks as if the pediatric dental patient is wearing a mask of the animal with its mouth wide open. Also, when the decorative element 60 is designed to resemble the front of a Shinkansen train, the window 20 is located in the nose area, so that when the towel is used, it looks as if the pediatric dental patient is wearing a mask that resembles a Shinkansen train.

[0026] In the illustrated example, the pediatric dental towel 10 has a rectangular (square) outer shape, but may have a known shape such as a circle, an oval, or a star. As described above, the decorative elements 30, 40, 50, and 60 may be, without limitation, animals such as pandas, elephants, and giraffes, as well as fictional characters, anime and manga characters, vehicles such as bullet trains and automobiles, sweets, fruits, and other items that infants and children like. Furthermore, for example, a plurality of pediatric dental towels 10 each depicting a different object such as a panda, elephant, or giraffe as a decorative element may be prepared and sold as a set in an animal series. [Explanation of symbols]

[0027] 1 Pediatric dental patients 2 Mouth 10 Pediatric Dental Towels 10A surface 10B back side 20 Window Hole 30 Decorative Elements 32 Mouth 40 Decorative Elements 50 Decorative Elements 60 Decorative Elements

Claims

1. A pediatric dental towel having a front surface and a back surface, a window hole located at the center, through which a human mouth can be exposed, and a decorative element located on the surface so as to overlap and surround the window hole; A pediatric dental towel, wherein said window opening and said decorative element have a relationship in design.

2. 2. The pediatric dental towel of claim 1, wherein said decorative element is a face design and said aperture is positioned to overlap the mouth area of ​​said face.

3. 3. The pediatric dental towel of claim 2, wherein said decorative element is a panda face design.

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