Integrated face-neck-chest protective shield for use by dental patient

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of oral protection. Disclosed is an integrated face-neck-chest protective shield for use by a dental patient. The integrated face-neck-chest protective shield comprises a protective face shield, wherein a neck shield is fixed to the bottom end of the protective face shield, a chest shield is fixed to the bottom end of the neck shield, and the protective face shield is provided with an eye exposure opening and a mouth exposure opening. In the present invention, by means of an integrated design of the protective face shield, the neck shield and the chest shield, during the clinical dental diagnosis and treatment, the patient's face, neck and chest are effectively protected against wetting from instrument-generated aerosols, irritation from disinfectants, and injury from sharp instruments; goggles are installed on the back of the protective face shield by means of a detachable connection device, and left and right sides of the protective face shield are respectively secured to the patient's ears by means of ear wearing assemblies, thereby making the integrated face-neck-chest protective shield for use by an dental patient convenient to put on and take off; and the protective face shield, the neck shield and the chest shield each comprise, from outside to inside, an absorbent layer, a water-storage layer, a water-impermeable layer and a comfort layer.

Description

An integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for dental patients. Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of oral health protection technology, and more particularly to an integrated face, neck and chest protective shield for use by dental patients. Background Technology

[0002] The oral cavity is the starting point of the digestive tract, located below the face, and is one of the important organs of the human body. Oral clinical diagnosis and treatment refers to a series of medical activities in the field of oral medicine to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate diseases of the oral cavity and related tissues. It not only involves problems with the teeth themselves, but also includes periodontal disease, oral mucosal diseases, maxillofacial surgical diseases and many other aspects.

[0003] In clinical dental care, doctors wear protective face shields or goggles for infection control and to facilitate their work. However, the focus of medical procedures is to treat patients' oral diseases more safely and efficiently, and to relieve their physical pain. High-speed turbine handpieces or ultrasonic devices are often used in clinical dental care. These devices require water spraying for cooling and rinsing, and water often splashes onto the patient's face, neck, chest, and other areas.

[0004] In oral clinical practice, disposable oral trays are equipped with handkerchiefs to prevent patients from getting their clothes wet. However, water sprayed on the face and neck requires constant wiping with tissues, which not only affects the procedure but also easily damages the patient's makeup. Furthermore, water sometimes flows into the patient's neck and wets their clothes, resulting in a poor patient experience. In addition, some irritating disinfectants, such as 3% or 5% sodium hypochlorite solutions, are frequently used in oral clinical practice. While rubber dams can be used inside the mouth to prevent burns to the oral mucosa, these disinfectants can splash onto the patient's skin under ultrasonic vibrations, further complicating the experience. Currently, there is no integrated protective device for the patient's face and neck, and existing handkerchiefs are easily soaked and require frequent replacement. Therefore, this invention proposes an integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for oral patients to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, the present invention aims to provide an integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients, solving the current problem that there is no integrated protective facility for the face and neck of patients available in clinical dental diagnosis and treatment, and that current chest scarves are easily soaked and need to be replaced frequently.

[0006] To achieve the objectives of this invention, the invention is implemented through the following technical solution: an integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients, comprising a protective face shield, a neck shield fixed to the bottom end of the protective face shield, a chest shield fixed to the bottom end of the neck shield, an eye opening at the upper part of the protective face shield, goggles installed on the rear side of the eye opening via a detachable connecting device, an mouth opening at the lower part of the protective face shield, and ear-wearing components connected to both sides of the protective face shield. The edges of the protective face shield, neck shield, and chest shield are all bound, and the protective face shield, neck shield, and chest shield are made of the same material and each consists of a four-layer structure: an absorbent layer, a water-retaining layer, a water-resistant layer, and a comfort layer.

[0007] A further improvement is that the absorbent layer, water storage layer, waterproof layer, and comfort layer are distributed sequentially from the outside to the inside. The absorbent layer is made of non-woven fabric, the water storage layer is made of sodium polyacrylate, the waterproof layer is made of polyurethane, and the comfort layer is made of bamboo fiber.

[0008] A further improvement is that a nose cover sewn onto the protective mask is provided between the eye opening and the mouth opening, and ventilation holes evenly provided on the back side of the nose cover are provided on the protective mask.

[0009] Further improvements include: elastic bands are fixed on both sides of the lower part of the neck shield, and a first plastic strip and a second plastic strip are fixed to the ends of the two sets of elastic bands away from the neck shield, respectively. The first plastic strip has a buckle protrusion fixed on its front side, and the second plastic strip has buckle holes that are equidistant from each other and adapted to the buckle protrusion.

[0010] A further improvement is that the detachable connection device includes concealed snap fasteners fixed to both sides of the goggles and concealed snap fasteners symmetrically fixed to the back of the protective mask. The concealed snap fasteners are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the exposed eye openings and are adapted to the concealed snap fasteners.

[0011] A further improvement is that the detachable connecting device includes hook and loop fasteners fixed to both sides of the goggles and hook and loop fasteners symmetrically fixed to the back of the protective mask. The hook and loop fasteners are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the eye opening and are adapted to the hook and loop fasteners.

[0012] A further improvement is that the ear-wearing assembly includes elastic adjustable ear loops located on both sides of the protective mask and drawstring buckles fitted onto the elastic adjustable ear loops, with the elastic adjustable ear loops running along the inner edge of the protective mask.

[0013] A further improvement is that the ear-wearing component includes ear shields fixed to both sides of the protective mask, the edges of the ear shields are provided with a rim, and elastic rubber bands that are fixedly connected to the protective mask are inserted inside the rim of the ear shields.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: By integrating the protective face shield, neck shield, and chest shield into a single design, this invention effectively protects the patient's face, neck, and chest during clinical dental treatments, preventing them from being wetted by instrument mists, irritating disinfectants, or sharp objects. Furthermore, a detachable connection device allows the goggles to be installed on the back of the protective face shield, and ear-wearing components secure the left and right sides of the face shield to the patient's ears. This integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for dental patients is easy to put on and take off, aesthetically pleasing, and practical, greatly improving the patient experience during dental treatments. In addition, the protective face shield, neck shield, and chest shield are all composed of an absorbent layer, a water-retaining layer, a waterproof layer, and a comfort layer from the outside in, making them less prone to getting wet and eliminating the need for frequent replacements, thus ensuring ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 is a front view of the integrated face, neck and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is a rear view of the integrated face, neck and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 is a front view of the integrated face, neck and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is a rear view of the integrated face, neck and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the structural distribution of the water-absorbing layer, water-storing layer, water-proof layer and comfort layer of the present invention.

[0020] The components include: 1. Face shield; 2. Neck shield; 3. Chest shield; 4. Eye opening; 5. Goggles; 6. Mouth opening; 7. Nose cover; 8. Ventilation holes; 9. Elastic band; 10. First plastic band; 11. Second plastic band; 12. Buckle protrusion; 13. Buckle hole; 14. Concealed snap; 15. Concealed snap female; 16. Velcro hook side; 17. Velcro loop side; 18. Elastic adjustable ear loops; 19. Drawstring buckle; 20. Ear shields; 21. Elastic elastic band; 101. Absorbent layer; 102. Water-retaining layer; 103. Water-resistant layer; 104. Comfort layer. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0022] The oral cavity is the beginning of the digestive tract, located in the head, and is surrounded by the anterior wall, lateral walls, and floor. Its interior includes structures such as teeth, tongue, and salivary glands. Its main functions include chewing, taste, swallowing, and assisting in pronunciation. In order to maintain oral health, regular oral cleaning and examinations are necessary to avoid problems such as dental diseases and oral infections.

[0023] Dental clinical care focuses on the health of the oral cavity and maxillofacial region, encompassing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the teeth, gums, and oral mucosa. During dental examinations and treatments, patients' chests are usually protected with a blouse to prevent splashing of water and disinfectants during the procedure. However, there is currently no integrated protective device for the patient's face and neck available in clinical practice, and existing blouses are easily soaked.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] To address the problems existing in the prior art, as shown in Figures 1, 2, and 5, this embodiment provides an integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for dental patients. It includes a face shield 1 for facial protection, a neck shield 2 for neck protection, and a chest shield 3 for chest protection. The face shield 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are integrally and fixedly connected to form a complete protective shield. The face shield 1 has an eye opening 4 at its upper part, corresponding to the patient's eye position, allowing the patient to observe the outside world. A goggle 5, made of transparent PVC soft plastic, is installed behind the eye opening 4 via a detachable connection device. The goggle 5 provides eye protection and is detachable for easy installation and removal. The face shield 1 also has an mouth opening 6 at its lower part, corresponding to the patient's mouth position, serving as an access channel for dental procedures. Earpieces are connected to both sides of the face shield 1. The protective mask 1 is then fixed to the patient's face to prevent it from falling off. The goggles 5 are installed on the back of the protective mask 1 through a detachable connecting device, and the left and right sides of the protective mask 1 are fixed to the patient's ears through the ear-wearing components. This makes the integrated face, neck, and chest protective mask for dental patients easy to put on and take off, aesthetically pleasing, and practical. The edges of the protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are all bound, which protects the edges of the fabric from wear and tear, extends the service life of the protective mask to a certain extent, and improves its appearance. The protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are made of the same material, which has a four-layer structure: an absorbent layer 101, a water-retaining layer 102, a water-resistant layer 103, and a comfort layer 104. The absorbent layer 101 is located on the outermost side and is in contact with the air, while the comfort layer 104 is located on the innermost side and is in contact with the patient. The integrated design of the protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 provides effective protection for the patient's face, neck, and chest during clinical diagnosis and treatment in dentistry.

[0026] In this embodiment, the absorbent layer 101 is made of non-woven fabric, which can absorb moisture from the surface of the protective cover and prevent water stains from flowing. The water storage layer 102 is made of sodium polyacrylate, which can store a large amount of water and keep the protective cover moist. The waterproof layer 103 is made of polyurethane, which can prevent water penetration while allowing air and water vapor to pass through, keeping the inside of the protective cover dry. The comfort layer 104 is made of bamboo fiber, which provides a comfortable skin-fitting feel for the patient, reduces friction and irritation, and can be worn for a long time.

[0027] In this embodiment, the material around the eye opening 4 and mouth opening 6 is a polyurethane film with an acrylic adhesive evenly coated on the surface. The adhesive has a high viscosity, is easy to use, and can better fix the opening. While adapting to various operations during the medical process, it can prevent loosening and falling off, and block the penetration of external liquids.

[0028] A nose cover 7 is provided between the eye opening 4 and the mouth opening 6. The left and right sides and the top of the nose cover 7 are sewn and fixed to the protective mask 1. There is a gap between the lower part of the nose cover 7 and the protective mask 1. The protective mask 1 has evenly distributed ventilation holes 8 that are adapted to the position of the nose cover 7 to improve ventilation and avoid affecting the patient's normal breathing.

[0029] The neck shield 2 has elastic bands 9 with elastic contraction properties fixed on both sides of the lower part. The left end of the left elastic band 9 is fixed with a first plastic strip 10, and the right end of the right elastic band 9 is fixed with a second plastic strip 11. The front of the first plastic strip 10 is fixed with a buckle protrusion 12, and the second plastic strip 11 has buckle holes 13 that are evenly distributed and are adapted to the buckle protrusion 12. By pressing the buckle protrusion 12 through the buckle hole 13, the first plastic strip 10 and the second plastic strip 11 are locked together, and the neck shield 2 can be fixed at the patient's neck position.

[0030] The detachable connection device includes concealed snap fasteners 14 and concealed snap fasteners 15. There are two sets of concealed snap fasteners 14, which are fixed to the left and right sides of the goggles 5 respectively. There are two sets of concealed snap fasteners 15, which are symmetrically fixed to the rear side of the protective mask 1. The concealed snap fasteners 14 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the eye opening 4 and are adapted to the concealed snap fasteners 15. By pressing the concealed snap fasteners 14 onto the concealed snap fasteners 15, the goggles 5 can be detachably installed.

[0031] The ear-wearing assembly includes elastic adjustable ear loops 18 and drawstring buckles 19. There are two sets of elastic adjustable ear loops 18, which are respectively located on the left and right sides of the protective mask 1. There are two sets of drawstring buckles 19, which are respectively fitted onto the two sets of elastic adjustable ear loops 18. The elastic adjustable ear loops 18 are routed along the inner edge of the protective mask 1. By hanging the elastic adjustable ear loops 18 on the patient's ears, the protective mask 1 can be worn and fixed.

[0032] Example 2

[0033] To address the problems existing in the prior art, as shown in Figures 3, 4, and 5, this embodiment provides an integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for dental patients. It includes a face shield 1 for facial protection, a neck shield 2 for neck protection, and a chest shield 3 for chest protection. The face shield 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are integrally and fixedly connected to form a complete protective shield. The face shield 1 has an eye opening 4 at its upper part, corresponding to the patient's eye position, allowing the patient to observe the outside world. A goggle 5, made of transparent PVC soft plastic, is installed behind the eye opening 4 via a detachable connection device. The goggle 5 provides eye protection and is detachable for easy installation and removal. The face shield 1 also has an mouth opening 6 at its lower part, corresponding to the patient's mouth position, serving as an access channel for dental procedures. Ear-wearing components are connected to both sides of the face shield 1. The protective mask 1 is then fixed to the patient's face to prevent it from falling off. The goggles 5 are installed on the back of the protective mask 1 through a detachable connecting device, and the left and right sides of the protective mask 1 are fixed to the patient's ears through the ear-wearing components. This makes the integrated face, neck, and chest protective mask for dental patients easy to put on and take off, aesthetically pleasing, and practical. The edges of the protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are all bound, which protects the edges of the fabric from wear and tear, extends the service life of the protective mask to a certain extent, and improves its appearance. The protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are made of the same material, which has a four-layer structure: an absorbent layer 101, a water-retaining layer 102, a water-resistant layer 103, and a comfort layer 104. The absorbent layer 101 is located on the outermost side and is in contact with the air, while the comfort layer 104 is located on the innermost side and is in contact with the patient. The integrated design of the protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 provides effective protection for the patient's face, neck, and chest during clinical diagnosis and treatment in dentistry.

[0034] In this embodiment, the absorbent layer 101 is made of non-woven fabric, which can absorb moisture from the surface of the protective cover and prevent water stains from flowing. The water storage layer 102 is made of sodium polyacrylate, which can store a large amount of water and keep the protective cover moist. The waterproof layer 103 is made of polyurethane, which can prevent water penetration while allowing air and water vapor to pass through, keeping the inside of the protective cover dry. The comfort layer 104 is made of bamboo fiber, which provides a comfortable skin-fitting feel for the patient, reduces friction and irritation, and can be worn for a long time.

[0035] A nose cover 7 is provided between the eye opening 4 and the mouth opening 6. The left and right sides and the top of the nose cover 7 are sewn and fixed to the protective mask 1. There is a gap between the lower part of the nose cover 7 and the protective mask 1. The protective mask 1 has evenly distributed ventilation holes 8 that are adapted to the position of the nose cover 7 to improve ventilation and avoid affecting the patient's normal breathing.

[0036] The neck shield 2 has elastic bands 9 with elastic contraction properties fixed on both sides of the lower part. The left end of the left elastic band 9 is fixed with a first plastic strip 10, and the right end of the right elastic band 9 is fixed with a second plastic strip 11. The front of the first plastic strip 10 is fixed with a buckle protrusion 12, and the second plastic strip 11 has buckle holes 13 that are evenly distributed and are adapted to the buckle protrusion 12. By pressing the buckle protrusion 12 through the buckle hole 13, the first plastic strip 10 and the second plastic strip 11 are locked together, and the neck shield 2 can be fixed at the patient's neck position.

[0037] The detachable connection device includes a hook and loop fastener 16 and a loop and loop fastener 17. The hook and loop fastener 16 is provided in two sets and is fixed to the left and right sides of the goggles 5 respectively. The loop and loop fastener 17 is provided in two sets and is symmetrically fixed to the back of the protective mask 1. The loop and loop fastener 17 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the eye opening 4 and are adapted to the hook and loop fastener 16. By attaching the hook and loop fastener 16 to the loop and loop fastener 17, the goggles 5 can be detachably installed.

[0038] The ear-wearing component includes an ear shield 20 and an elastic rubber band 21. The ear shield 20 is provided in two sets and is sewn and fixed to the left and right sides of the protective mask 1 respectively. The edge of the ear shield 20 is bound. The elastic rubber band 21 is inserted into the edge of the ear shield 20 and fixedly connected to the protective mask 1. The elastic rubber band 21 enables the ear shield 20 to have a certain elastic contraction ability so that the ear shield 20 can be put on the patient's ear to achieve the wearing and fixing of the protective mask 1.

[0039] When a patient needs to use this integrated face, neck, and chest shield for dental patients during clinical treatment in the dental department, firstly, the goggles 5 are installed at the eye opening 4 on the back of the protective mask 1 using a detachable connecting device (the goggles 5 are not installed if the patient does not need eye protection). Then, the protective mask 1, neck shield 2, and chest shield 3 are respectively placed over the patient's face, neck, and chest. At the same time, the left and right sides of the protective mask 1 are fixed to the patient's ears using the ear-wearing components. Then, the two sets of elastic bands 9 are wrapped around the back of the patient's neck, and the first plastic band 10 and the second plastic band 11 are fastened together by the cooperation of the buckle protrusion 12 and the buckle hole 13 to fix the neck shield 2 to the patient's neck. At the same time, the chest shield 3 is also limited to a certain extent, thus completing the integrated protection of the patient's face, neck, and chest and preventing the patient's body from being splashed by liquids during clinical treatment.

[0040] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients, comprising a protective face shield (1), characterized in that: The protective face mask (1) is fixed with a neck shield (2) at the bottom end, and a chest shield (3) is fixed with the bottom end of the neck shield (2). The protective face mask (1) has an eye opening (4) at the top. A goggle (5) is installed on the back of the eye opening (4) via a detachable connecting device. The protective face mask (1) has an mouth opening (6) at the bottom. Ear-wearing components are connected to both sides of the protective face mask (1). The edges of the protective face mask (1), neck shield (2) and chest shield (3) are all edge-bound. The protective face mask (1), neck shield (2) and chest shield (3) are made of the same material and are all composed of a four-layer structure consisting of an absorbent layer (101), a water-retaining layer (102), a waterproof layer (103) and a comfort layer (104).

2. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The absorbent layer (101), water storage layer (102), waterproof layer (103), and comfort layer (104) are distributed from the outside to the inside. The absorbent layer (101) is made of non-woven fabric, the water storage layer (102) is made of sodium polyacrylate, the waterproof layer (103) is made of polyurethane, and the comfort layer (104) is made of bamboo fiber.

3. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: A nose cover (7) sewn onto the protective mask (1) is provided between the eye opening (4) and the mouth opening (6), and ventilation holes (8) are evenly provided on the back side of the nose cover (7) on the protective mask (1).

4. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: Elastic bands (9) are fixed on both sides of the lower part of the neck shield (2). The ends of the two sets of elastic bands (9) away from the neck shield (2) are respectively fixed with a first plastic band (10) and a second plastic band (11). The first plastic band (10) has a buckle protrusion (12) fixed on the front. The second plastic band (11) has buckle holes (13) that are adapted to the buckle protrusion (12) at equal intervals.

5. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection device includes concealed snaps (14) fixed on both sides of the goggles (5) and concealed snaps (15) symmetrically fixed on the back of the protective mask (1). The concealed snaps (14) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the eye opening (4) and are adapted to the concealed snaps (15).

6. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detachable connection device includes hook and loop fasteners (16) fixed to both sides of the goggles (5) and hook and loop fasteners (17) symmetrically fixed to the back of the protective mask (1). The hook and loop fasteners (17) are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the eye opening (4) and are adapted to the hook and loop fasteners (16).

7. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ear-wearing assembly includes elastic adjustable ear loops (18) on both sides of the protective mask (1) and drawstring buckles (19) fitted on the elastic adjustable ear loops (18). The elastic adjustable ear loops (18) are threaded along the inner edge of the protective mask (1).

8. The integrated face, neck, and chest protective shield for use by dental patients according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ear-wearing assembly includes ear shields (20) fixed to both sides of the protective mask (1). The edges of the ear shields (20) are bound together, and elastic rubber bands (21) that are fixedly connected to the protective mask (1) are inserted inside the bound edges of the ear shields (20).

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