УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА

... 1. Устройство для ухода за полостью рта, содержащее:корпус;несущий элемент, соединенный с корпусом и выполненный с возможностью перемещения относительно корпуса, при этом несущий элемент несет на себе один или более чистящих элементов;приводной механизм несущего элемента, выполненный с возможностью приведения в движение несущего элемента относительно корпуса;вспомогательное устройство, содержащее насос; иприводной механизм вспомогательного устройства, выполненный с возможностью избирательного зацепления с приводным механизмом несущего элемента при работе приводного механизма несущего элемента для избирательной работы вспомогательного устройства при перемещении несущего элемента относительно корпуса.2. Устройство для ухода за полостью рта по п. 1, в котором приводной механизм вспомогательного устройства выполнен с возможностью избирательного зацепления приводного механизма несущего элемента посредством относительного перемещения по меньшей мере части приводного механизма вспомогательного ...

Tooth cleaning instrument

A pressurised container 9 of tooth cleaning fluid attaches to a combined on/off mechanism 6 and cap device 11. A fluid pipe 3 leads from the cap 11 to a combined brush and jet head 12. This brush and jet head 12 has a series of bristles 13 interspaced with a series of jet nozzles 14. In use the conventional cleaning action of the brush is assisted by the constant flow of tooth cleaning fluid through the nozzles 14 to bristles 13. ...

Cleaning appliance

A fluid delivery system for a dental cleaning appliance includes a nozzle 36 for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, and a fluid conduit 130 for conveying working fluid to the nozzle 36. A body of the nozzle 36 defines a fluid chamber 152 and a channel 154 for conveying working fluid from the fluid chamber 152 to a fluid outlet 42 from the nozzle. The fluid chamber 152 has an angled inlet 150 for receiving working fluid from the fluid conduit 130. More particularly, the inlet 150 may be tangential to the chamber 152, such that working fluid entering the chamber 152 gains angular momentum.

Cleaning appliance

MOUTH CARE COMPOSITIONS

ORAL HYGIENE DEVICE.

ORAL IRRIGATION AND/OR BRUSHING DEVICES AND/OR METHODS

Oral hygiene device

ORAL CARE DEVICE

FLUID COUPLINGS

Fluid couplings are provided for devices that include a flow path having two or more separable portions. Devices including such couplings are also provided, for example, a device including: first and second separable portions; a conduit, within the first portion, defining a flow path for fluid flow between the first portion and the second portion, the conduit having an open terminal end; a valve, within the first portion, including a deformable member configured to cover the terminal end thereby sealing the first portion when the first and second portions are separated; and a member, extending from the second portion, configured to cause the deformable member to deflect so as to expose the terminal end when the first and second portions are connected.

ORAL CARE DEVICE

Oral care devices are provided that include a first component and a second component removably engaged with the first component; the first and second components having a respective fluid passageway extending therethrough, the respective passageways capable of fluid communication while the first and second components are engaged; and at least one of the first and second components including a sealing member constructed to allow fluid communication between the first and second passageways when the first and second passageways are engaged and to close the associated passageway when the first and second components are disengaged. Oral care devices are also provided that include a replaceable and refillable cartridge.

ORAL CARE DEVICE

Oral care device are provided, including oral care devices and stations for receiving the oral care devices. Methods for storing, filing and recharging dispensing oral care devices are also provided.

ROTARY ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

ROTARY ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH A rotary electric toothbrush including a power handle having a foot and a motor having a rotatable power shaft. A brush stem is attached to the power handle and extends therefrom to terminate at a stem head. A brush cartridge is attached to the stem head and extends therefrom to terminate at a toothbrush head. The brush cartridge includes at least one generally cylindrical brush oriented approximately headward-to-footward. A drive shaft extends from the power handle to the brush. A transmission transmits the motion of the power shaft to selectively cause the drive shaft alternatively to rotate about its longitudinal axis and to move parallel thereto in a reciprocating manner. A user of the rotary electric toothbrush thus may direct power from a single motor selectively to cause the brush to rotate about its longitudinal axis and, alternatively, to move in a reciprocating manner parallel thereto.

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A fluid delivery system of a dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid inlet, a pump for drawing a working fluid through the fluid inlet, a hydraulic accumulator for receiving working fluid from the pump, a nozzle having a fluid outlet, and a valve located between the accumulator and the nozzle. The valve has an open position for enabling the accumulator to deliver a burst of working fluid to the nozzle, and a closed position for enabling the accumulator to be replenished under the action of the pump. A control circuit actuates the pump and controls the position of the valve.

PERSONAL HYGIENE IMPLEMENT

The present invention provides a personal hygiene implement with a pump.

ORAL CARE DEVICE

ORAL HYGIENE DEVICE

A B R ? G ? L'appareil d'hygiène buccale selon l'invention comporte un embout interchangeable et un corps allongé pour porter ledit embout. Cet embout peut être soit un embout mobile portant une brosse à dents, soit un embout fixe constitué par une canule agencée pour émettre un jet d'eau pulsé généré par une pompe logée dans le corps. L'embout mobile est agencé pour être animé d'un mouvement alternatif linéaire et d'un mouvement alternatif pivotant par un mécanisme d'entraînement actionné par un moteur logés à l'intérieur du corps.

Appareillage pour soins corporels

Appareil pour l'hygiène buccale

ORAL HYGIENE APPARATUSES.

The oral hygiene device of the invention comprises an interchangeable end and a body (10) extended to take said end. The end may be either a movable one carrying a toothbrush or a fixed one (11) consisting of a nozzle designed to emit a pulsed jet of water generated by a pump fitted in the body (10). The movable end is designed to be given a linear and pivoting alternating movement by a drive mechanism (15) actuated by a motor (16) fitted inside the body (10).

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЧИСТКИ ЗУБОВ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для чистки зубов, в частности к электрическим зубным щеткам. Изобретение также относится к использованию воздушно-водяной струи для чистки зубов. Способ чистки зубов, который включает использование для чистки зубов водяной струи, остается желательным, в частности желательно обеспечить единое устройство, которое может быть использовано как для чистки зубов, так и для надежного нанесения материала на зубы. В этой связи задача изобретения заключается в создании способа чистки зубов посредством электрической зубной щетки, обеспечивающего улучшенную очистку с помощью воздушно-водяного распылительного устройства с внешним смешением, в котором давление воздуха не влияет на дозирование воды. Неожиданно было обнаружено, что зубная щетка, содержащая воздушно-водяное распылительное устройство, в котором вода и воздух перемешиваются снаружи сопла (сопел), обеспечивает улучшенную чистку поверхностей зубов, включая межзубные промежутки, при небольшом потреблении воды ...

СПОСОБ ЧИСТКИ ЗУБОВ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для чистки зубов, в частности к электрическим зубным щеткам. Изобретение также относится к использованию воздушно-водяной струи для чистки зубов. Способ чистки зубов, который включает использование для чистки зубов водяной струи, остается желательным, в частности, желательно обеспечить единое устройство, которое может быть использовано как для чистки зубов, так и для надежного нанесения материала на зубы. В этой связи задача настоящего изобретения заключается в создании способа чистки зубов посредством электрической зубной щетки, обеспечивающего улучшенную очистку с помощью воздушно-водяного распылительного устройства с внешним смешением, в котором давление воздуха не влияет на дозирование воды. Неожиданно было обнаружено, что зубная щетка, содержащая воздушно-водяное распылительное устройство, в котором вода и воздух перемешиваются снаружи сопла (сопел), обеспечивает улучшенную чистку поверхностей зубов, включая межзубные промежутки, при небольшом потреблении ...

СПОСОБ КОМПЛЕКСНОЙ ПРОФИЛАКТИКИ И ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ПОРАЖЕНИЙ СЛИЗИСТОЙ ОБОЛОЧКИ ПОЛОСТИ РТА НА ФОНЕ ХИМИОТЕРАПИИ

Способ комплексной профилактики и лечения поражений слизистой оболочки полости рта на фоне химиотерапии, по которому больным перед проведением курса лечения химиотерапии назначают проведение комплексной терапии по определенной схеме.

CLEANING DEVICE

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a nozzle (36) for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a fluid reservoir (162) for storing working fluid, the fluid reservoir comprising a fluid inlet (164) through which the fluid reservoir is replenished, and a cap (166) having a fluid port (182), and wherein the cap is moveable relative to the fluid reservoir between a first position in which the fluid inlet is exposed by the fluid port to enable the fluid reservoir to be replenished, and a second position in which the fluid inlet is occluded by the cap.

CLEANING APPLIANCE

КОМПЛЕКСНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА

Изобретение относится к области техники и предназначено для использования при уходе за полостью рта. Используют комплексное устройство для ухода за полостью рта, содержащее: неровный корпус, составной элемент, блок подачи среды, блок генерирования вектора и элемент доставки среды. Причем неровный корпус имеет основную линию удлинения и первый и второй концы расположены противоположно. При этом основная линия удлинения простирается от первого конца неровного корпуса ко второму концу неровного корпуса, блок генерирования вектора соединен с составным элементом через стержень передачи вектора, стержень передачи вектора имеет канал для транспортировки среды и первый конец канала для транспортировки среды сообщен с составным элементом. Элемент доставки среды приспособлен для присоединения между блоком генерирования вектора и блоком подачи среды и имеет канал сообщения, и канал сообщения герметично пристыкован между вторым концом канала для транспортировки среды и блоком подачи среды. Устройство ...

SCHALLANTRIEBS-ZAHNBÜRSTE MIT MEHREREN BEHÄLTERN

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance such as an electric toothbrush with a nozzle tip 36 for delivering bursts of working fluid to the teeth of a user includes a cleaning tool mounted on a support 240 which is moveable about a first pivot axis P1 relative to a handle as the appliance is moved along the teeth of the user. One end of an arm 254 is pivoted about a second pivot axis P2 to the support 240 such that movement of the cleaning tool tip causes movement of a magnet 252 mounted on the other end of the arm 254 which is detected by a sensor 250 such as a Hall effect sensor mounted in the handle and provides an output which varies with movement relative to the handle. A control circuit detects movement of the nozzle tip 36 entering an interproximal gap and actuates the delivery of working fluid, to dislodge matter therein, depending on the rate of change of output from the sensor. The fluid may be pumped from a refillable reservoir surrounding the stem into an accumulator which has a solenoid ...

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance, such as an electric toothbrush with an extendable rinse nozzle for delivering bursts of working fluid such as water to the teeth of a user, has refillable fluid reservoir 34 for storing working fluid and is delimited by a transparent external wall 132 and a movable inner wall 138, such as a tubular diaphragm or bladder, which is moveable relative to the wall 132 to vary the volume of the fluid reservoir. An expansion chamber 148, open to the atmosphere via vents 154, is located adjacent to the moveable wall 138 and increases in volume as the volume of the fluid reservoir decreases. The reservoir 34 is connected to and extends around a stem of the cleaning tool. The cleaning tool is detachably connected to the handle. A collar, which may form part of the reservoir external wall 132, is rotatable relative to the cleaning tool stem and the handle to expose a reservoir port for refilling.

Cleaning appliance

Cleaning appliance

Pump assembly

A pump assembly for a dental cleaning appliance includes a positive displacement pump comprising a fluid chamber 90 and a piston 104 which is moveable in a linear direction relative to the fluid chamber, and a drive for actuating the pump to draw fluid into the fluid chamber through a fluid inlet 36. An energy storage device 112 converts kinetic energy generated during actuation of the pump by the drive into potential energy. A cam 134 is connected to the drive for rotation relative to the piston. The cam has a ramp extending about the piston which is engaged by a cam follower 108 connected to the piston. As the cam rotates relative to the piston, the cam follower moves along the ramp to actuate the pump to draw fluid into the fluid chamber, and upon moving beyond the end of the ramp causes the energy storage device to use the stored potential energy to actuate the pump to urge fluid from the fluid chamber.

Dental apparatus including multiple-use electrically-oscillated handpiece

SOUND DRIVE TOOTHBRUSH WITH SEVERAL CONTAINERS

ROTARY ELECTRICAL TOOTHBRUSH.

ORAL CARE COMPOSITIONS

ROTARY ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a fluid delivery system for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, and a control circuit for actuating the delivery of working fluid to the teeth of the user depending on a received input. For each input, the control circuit is arranged to actuate the delivery of a series of bursts of working fluid to the teeth of the user.

MECHANICALLY DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH AND WATER FLOSSER

A sonic toothbrush system including an electric motor, a brush shaft, a drive assembly, a fluid conduit connected to a pressurized, pulsed water source, and a water jet nozzle positioned on the brush head and connected to the fluid conduit. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush supported on an end of the brush shaft. The drive assembly further forms part of the fluid conduit to deliver a pulsed water stream to the jet nozzle.

AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE USING PULSED FLUID FLOW AND MECHANICAL ACTION

An oral care appliance comprises an gas-liquid cleaning assembly which comprises a fluid pump assembly (46); a source of liquid (50); and a source of gas(12). The pump is in operative communication with the sources of liquid and gas to produce a series of gas-injected fluid pulses, directed to a nozzle assembly (80) from which the resulting pulses are directed to the teeth by a user. The individual pulses have a pulse width within the range of 0.001-0.5 seconds, a pulse height from 0.1-10 Newtons, a rise/fall time range of 0.5-250 ms, a repetition rate in the range of 2Hz to 20Hz. The gas/liquid mixture range from 40-95% volume to volume, gas to liquid. The appliance also includes a mechanical teeth cleaning assembly, in combination with the gas-liquid assembly. The mechanical assembly includes a drive system (160) and a brush assembly in operative contact with the drive system, the brush assembly having a set of bristles (152) at the distal end thereof, wherein in operation, the nozzle ...

Multi-functional tooth nursing equipment

MEDICAL-DENTAL INSTRUMENTS

A rinsing instrument (1) is described, comprising a vibration part (30) and a spraying part (20) which can be coupled to each other. The spraying part comprises: a hollow cylindrical body (21) with an input end (23) and a narrow needle (25); an axially displaceable piston (22) arranged in the interior of the body, which at its free side directed away from the spraying mouth is provided with a coupling member (27) for coupling to the vibration part, for instance a threading. The vibration part comprises: a housing (31) which at an end is provided with a coupling member (32) for coupling to the spraying part, for instance a threading; a vibration generator (34) mounted in the housing, for instance a motor; a battery chamber (39) for receiving a battery (35) providing electrical supply to the vibration generator; a user-controllable switch (36) mounted in the housing for actuating the vibration generator. © KIPO & WIPO 2009 ...

SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTRATION, METHOD FOR MUCOADHESIVE PARTICLES, AND, USE OF A SPRINKLER ORAL MUCOADHESIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PARTICLES

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle and a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, and a moveable fluid conduit which is moveable about an axis relative to the handle. The nozzle is moveable with the fluid conduit, which is biased for movement about the axis in a direction which urges the nozzle against a user's teeth during use of the appliance.

AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE USING PULSED FLUID FLOW AND MECHANICAL ACTION

An oral care appliance comprises an gas-liquid cleaning assembly which comprises a fluid pump assembly (46); a source of liquid (50); and a source of gas(12). The pump is in operative communication with the sources of liquid and gas to produce a series of gas-injected fluid pulses, directed to a nozzle assembly (80) from which the resulting pulses are directed to the teeth by a user. The individual pulses have a pulse width within the range of 0.001-0.5 seconds, a pulse height from 0.1-10 Newtons, a rise/fall time range of 0.5-250 ms, a repetition rate in the range of 2Hz to 20Hz. The gas/liquid mixture range from 40-95% volume to volume, gas to liquid. The appliance also includes a mechanical teeth cleaning assembly, in combination with the gas-liquid assembly. The mechanical assembly includes a drive system (160) and a brush assembly in operative contact with the drive system, the brush assembly having a set of bristles (152) at the distal end thereof, wherein in operation, the nozzle ...

AUTOMATIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH MOTION SELECTOR

CLEANING APPLIANCE

СПОСОБ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА, УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Устройство для ухода за полостью рта, способное испускать воздушно-жидкостную смесь, содержащее аппликатор, включающий перепускной канал внутри аппликатора для направления по нему воздушно-жидкостной смеси, множество щеточных чистящих элементов, идущих от основания на головке аппликатора до свободных дистальных концов, причем головка имеет размеры, подходящие для размещения ее во рту пользователя, и, по меньшей мере, одну форсунку, выполненную, по меньшей мере, частично из эластомерного материала, сообщающуюся с перепускным каналом и выступающую за пределы основания на головке, причем форсунка выполнена с возможностью распыла капелек жидкости воздушно-жидкостной смеси за пределы свободных дистальных концов щеточных чистящих элементов. 2. Устройство по п.1, характеризующееся тем, что выполнено в виде зубной щетки, причем головка может быть выполнена стационарной или установлена с возможностью движения вокруг оси вращения. 3. Система для ухода за полостью рта для домашнего использования ...

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance has a fluid reservoir 34 for storing working fluid for delivery as bursts of fluid to the teeth of a user. For viewing and assessing the amount of fluid left in the reservoir, the reservoir is at least partially delimited by a transparent external wall 110 and a reservoir wall such as a diaphragm 118 which is moveable relative to the external wall to vary the volume of the fluid reservoir. Part of the appliance, preferably the elastomeric diaphragm 118, may be formed from a photochromic material which changes colour when exposed to ultraviolet UV radiation, for example within a sterilization chamber, to indicate when sterilization has been performed or is due.

Motorised toothbrush with fluid delivery

DENTAL CLEANER

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance such as an electric toothbrush with a nozzle 36 for delivering bursts of working fluid to the teeth of a user includes a fluid delivery system which is moveable relative to a handle as the appliance is moved along the teeth of the user. When movement of the nozzle 36 is sensed entering an interproximal gap, delivery of working fluid is actuated to dislodge matter therein. To prevent undesired ejection of bursts of fluid, a control circuit detects the magnitude of current drawn by a motor which drives a bristle carrier 30, and only permits manual or automatic delivery of spray when the current is above a threshold value, indicating that brush head 29 is being pressed against a users teeth. When current drawn by the motor exceeds a second, higher threshold value an alert may be generated to warn that the brush is being pressed too firmly against the users teeth.

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance, such as an electric toothbrush with an extendable rinse nozzle 36 for delivering bursts of working fluid such as water to the teeth of a user, has a fluid delivery system 100 which includes a handle housing a fluid inlet 104, a pump 106, a hydraulic accumulator 108 and a control circuit 58, the handle detachable from a cleaning tool comprising the nozzle 36 and a fluid reservoir 34 which extends around its stem. In use, the pump 106 supplies working fluid to the hydraulic accumulator 108 from the fluid reservoir 34 via the inlet 104, and the control circuit 58 closes a solenoid valve 114 whilst the accumulator 108 is replenished by the pump 106 and opens the solenoid valve 114 for the accumulator 108 to deliver bursts of working fluid to the nozzle outlet 102. The pump may be a diaphragm pump and the accumulator may be a spring-type or gas-charged accumulator.

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance such as an electric toothbrush with a nozzle 36 for delivering bursts of working fluid to the teeth of a user includes a fluid delivery system which is moveable relative to a handle as the appliance is moved along the teeth of the user. A sensor 250 such as a Hall effect sensor mounted in the handle detects movement of a magnet 252 connected to a support 240 which moves with the nozzle 36 and provides an output which varies with movement relative to the handle. A control circuit detects movement of the nozzle 36 entering an interproximal gap and actuates the delivery of working fluid, to dislodge matter therein, depending on the rate of change of output from the sensor. The fluid may be pumped from a refillable reservoir surrounding the stem into an accumulator which has a solenoid valve controlling the bursts fluid to the nozzle based upon the sensor output.

Dental treatment appliance

MORE BEHALTER TO REFILLING AND AUFBEWARUNG A HYGIENE DEVICE

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH FLUID STREAMING CAPABILITY

An electric toothbrush has both sonic, pivoting brush head movement and a capability to dispense a pressurized fluid from the brush head. The toothbrush includes a power supply, an electromagnetic coil connected to the power supply, and a magnet. The toothbrush also includes a drive shaft defining a fluid conduit therein and a fluid inlet positioned along a length thereof. A brush tip is connected to a distal end of the drive shaft. The brush tip includes a brush head, a fluid outlet within the brush head, and a fluid conduit within the brush tip coupled to the fluid conduit in the drive shaft. The magnet is attached to the drive shaft and positioned within a magnetic field of the electromagnetic coil. A fluid tube is connected to the fluid inlet on the drive shaft at one end and configured for connection to a fluid source at a second end.

A PROCESS FOR CLEANING TEETH

The present invention is in the field of tooth cleaning devices, especially electrical toothbrushes. The invention further relates to the use of an air/water jet for the cleaning of teeth. A process for cleaning teeth that incorporates a water jet for cleaning teeth remainsto be desired, especially a single device that can be employed to clean teeth and reliably deposit material onto teeth. It is therefore an object of the present invention to providea process for cleaning teethwith an electrical toothbrush device providing improved cleaning by means of an externally mixed air-water jet wherein the water dosing is not influenced by the air pressure. Surprisingly it has been foundthat a tooth brush device, comprising an air/water jet, wherein the air and waterare mixed outside the nozzle(s), provides improved cleaning of dental surfaces, including inter-proximal areas, with low usage of water.

DENTAL APPARATUS INDUCING MULTIPLE-USE ELECTRICALLY-OSCILLATED HANDPIECE

Dental apparatus includes a handpiece graspable at one end by a user, and a head at the opposite end of the handpiece including a single nozzle, or a pair of nozzles, connectible to a source of a liquid, a gas, and/or powder. An electrical oscillating drive within the handpiece oscillates the head; and a manual fluid selector device manually selects the liquid, gas, and/or powder for conduction to the single nozzle or to the pair of nozzles.

TEETH CLEANING DEVICE HAVING BACKFLOW PREVENTION FUNCTION

The present invention relates to a teeth cleaning device having a backflow prevention function. The present invention includes: a main body including an outer case; a washing body coupled with the main body and having an inner flow path therein, at least one open nozzle formed at one end of the inner flow path and an accommodating portion formed at the other end of the inner flow path; a connecting portion coupling the main body with the washing body and having a connection flow path therein, one side of the connecting portion fixed to and coupled with the main body and the other side of the connecting portion inserted into the accommodating portion; and an elastic portion provided between the washing body and the connecting portion and having a hollow therein. A hollow cover portion is formed at one end of the elastic portion and the hollow cover portion is curved outwards to cover the hollow and is opened or closed depending on the flow of a fluid in the connection flow path. COPYRIGHT ...

ORAL CARE SYSTEMS, ORAL CARE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

Oral care devices are provided that are capable of ejecting an air-liquid combination. In some implementations, the oral care devices include an applicator including a passageway within the applicator for directing the air-liquid combination therethrough; a plurality of brushing elements extending from a base at a head of the applicator to free distal ends, the head being sized to fit in a user's mouth; and a flexible nozzle in communication with the passageway and extending outwardly beyond the base at the head, the flexible nozzle configured to direct liquid droplets of the air-liquid combination beyond free distal ends of the brushing elements during brushing.

FLUID COUPLINGS

Fluid couplings are provided for devices that include a flow path having two or more separable portions. Devices including such couplings are also provided, for example, a device including: first and second separable portions; a conduit, within the first portion, defining a flow path for fluid flow between the first portion and the second portion, the conduit having an open terminal end; a valve, within the first portion, including a deformable member configured to cover the terminal end thereby sealing the first portion when the first and second portions are separated; and a member, extending from the second portion, configured to cause the deformable member to deflect so as to expose the terminal end when the first and second portions are connected.

BRUSHHEAD STEM WITH CORE CHANNELS FOR DISPENSING FLUIDS

The stem portion of a toothbrush body has a set of bristles on a bristle plate at one end thereof, the stem portion including a shell or stem body having a longitudinal opening therethrough. A core member is configured to fit within the stem body, having two opposed grooves in the exterior surface thereof along the length thereof. The stem body has two grooves in the interior surface thereof, such that the grooves in the core member and the grooves in the stem body can align to form separate fluid channels along the length of the stem portion. The stem portion receives fluid from a reservoir and delivers the fluid to the bristle plate, which includes exit openings for the fluid. The core member and the stem body also include fluid-tight connections therebetween, separating the two channels.

Rotary electric toothbrush

A rotary electric toothbrush including a power handle having a foot and a motor having a rotatable power shaft. A brush stem is attached to the power handle and extends therefrom to terminate at a stem head. A brush cartridge is attached to the stem head and extends therefrom to terminate at a toothbrush head. The brush cartridge includes at least one generally cylindrical brush oriented approximately headward-to-footward. A drive shaft extends from the power handle to the brush. A transmission transmits the motion of the power shaft to selectively cause the drive shaft alternatively to rotate about its longitudinal axis and to move parallel thereto in a reciprocating manner. A user of the rotary electric toothbrush thus may direct power from a single motor selectively to cause the brush to rotate about its longitudinal axis and, alternatively, to move in a reciprocating manner parallel thereto.

Dentifrice dispensing electrical toothbrush

A dentifrice dispensing electrical toothbrush using a replaceable dual-channel brush head. The dual-channel brush head has a first channel for housing a drive shaft for bristle oscillation and a second channel for dispensing the dentifrice material. The brush head is mounted on the dual-channel connector of the brush handle which contains a drive mechanism and a pumping mechanism that dispenses dentifrice material from a cartridge in the handle. A manual dispensing configuration uses an external rubber button and an electrical dispensing configuration uses a rotary solenoid for actuating an internal rubber button that applies pumping pressure to the dentifrice material. The latter benefits arthritis sufferers, as no external squeezing action is required.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH CONTROLLED SUCTION AND IRRIGATION

A toothbrush for use by an operator and capable of being connected to a suction device and a syringe. The toothbrush includes a head, a handle, and a suction assembly. The head includes a plurality of bristles and an irrigation port configured to be in fluid communication with the syringe. The handle is coupled to the head and includes a user interface and a controller configured to actuate at least one of rotation, oscillation, and vibration of the plurality of bristles in response to feedback from the operator through the user interface. The suction assembly is coupled to one of the head and the handle and configured to be coupled to the suction device. The suction assembly includes a suction tip that is moveable relative to the head. 1. A toothbrush comprising:a head including a body and a tip, the tip including a plurality of bristles;a handle coupled to the body, the handle having a housing;a motor disposed within the housing and operatively coupled to the plurality of bristles; and a suction tip disposed adjacent the plurality of bristles of the head, the suction tip having an inlet; and', 'a suction coupler having an outlet configured to be coupled to a suction source, the outlet of the suction coupler being in fluid communication with the inlet of the suction tip;', 'wherein the suction coupler includes an externally accessible ventilation port in fluid communication with the inlet of the suction tip and the outlet of the suction coupler;, 'a suction assembly includingwherein an entirety of the suction assembly is external to the housing of the handle of the toothbrush.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the suction coupler includes a barbed tube fitting configured to be received in a tube of the suction source.3. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the handle of the toothbrush includes a user interface device disposed on a first side of the handle and configured to control the motor claim 1 , and the ventilation port of the suction assembly is disposed ...

Oral hygiene device

PCT No. PCT/EP90/00653 Sec. 371 Date Sep. 30, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Sep. 30, 1991 PCT Filed Feb. 7, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/11971 PCT Pub. Date Aug. 22, 1991.The oral hygiene device of the invention comprises an interchangeable end and a body (10) extended to take said end. The end may be either a movable one carrying a toothbrush or a fixed one (11) consisting of a nozzle designed to emit a pulsed jet of water generated by a pump fitted in the body (10). The movable end is designed to be given a linear and pivoting alternating movement by a drive mechanism (15) actuated by a motor (16) fitted inside the body (10).

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a display, and a control circuit for activating the display. The handle includes a body which is gripped by a user during use of the appliance, a transparent panel beneath which the display is located, and a layer of reflective material disposed on an external surface of the panel and through which, during use, the activated display is visible to the user.

JET BRUSH

The present invention provides an electric tooth brush with a water or other fluid dispensing jet function. The fluid is contained in a replaceable capsule inserted into the body of the tooth brush. The capsule contains antibacterial cleaning solution. The bristles are replaceable to enable the product of the invention to be long lasting. It has advantages over the standard electric toothbrush because of the water jet aspect, which gives a more thorough clean and eliminates the need for separate flossing by providing a flossing effect.

WIRELESSLY CONTROLLED ORAL IRRIGATOR

An oral irrigator including a base and a handle. The base includes a fluid reservoir, a pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, and a base wireless communication component in electrical communication with the pump. The handle is in fluid communication with the pump. The handle includes a handle wireless communication component and one or more control buttons in communication with the handle wireless communication component. The handle wireless communication component transmits control signals from the one or more control buttons to the base wireless communication component to adjust an operating parameter of the pump.

DENTAL APPLIANCE

Oral hygiene centre has refillable water container in/on handle, pump driven by drive in handle, suction line from water container to pump, pump line from pump to bristle holder nozzle

The arrangement has a handle (1) and brush head holder (4) on which a brush head (5) with a bristle holder (6) sits and in which a drive (8,9,16) for the brush holder is mounted. A refillable water container (10) is mounted in or on the handle and a pump (11) driven by the drive is mounted in the handle. A suction line (13) leads from the water container to the pump and a pump line (14) leads from the pump to the bristle holder where it ends in at least one nozzle.

MOTORISCH ANGETRIEBENER ZAHNBÜRSTE MIT FLÜSSIGKEITSABGABE- UND NACHFÜLLUNGSSYSTEM

Water connections for instruments, especially for electrical toothbrushes

Published without abstract.

Dental treatment appliance

A dental treatment appliance has a fluid reservoir 32 for storing a working fluid and a fluid delivery system which receives the working fluid from the reservoir and delivers it to the mouth of a user. The fluid reservoir includes a fluid port 86 and a wick 108 for conveying fluid to the fluid port. The wick may be formed from a hydrophilic sponge material containing soluble phosphates. It may be impregnated with solid particles of mica or titanium dioxide, may contain activated carbon, and may have an anti-microbial coating containing silver. The fluid reservoir may be separated into two annular chambers by a perforated dividing wall 100, with the inner chamber 104 being filled by the wick and the outer chamber 102 being devoid of wick. A fluid inlet port 106 in the base of the outer chamber can be exposed, by sliding the reservoir towards the brush head, to permit filling with water.

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance such as an electric toothbrush includes a handle body 16, a fluid delivery system with an extendable rinse nozzle 36 for delivering bursts of working fluid to the teeth of a user and a brush unit with bristles 32 mounted on a bristle carrier which extends at least partially about the nozzle 36 and is driven for movement relative to the nozzle. The nozzle 36 is biased for movement relative to the brush unit from a retracted proximal position to an extended distal position, urged against the users teeth in use, with a burst of fluid conveyed through a fluid conduit system 230,232 in the stem 26 and through the nozzle 36 upon a sensor detecting movement of the nozzle 36 entering an interproximal gap to dislodge matter therein. The fluid may be pumped from a refillable reservoir surrounding the stem into an accumulator which has a solenoid valve controlling the bursts fluid to the nozzle based upon the sensor output.

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance such as an electric toothbrush includes a handle and stem and a fluid delivery system with an extendable rinse nozzle 36 for delivering bursts of working fluid to the teeth of a user. The nozzle 36 is movable with a fluid conduit 230,232 ,which is biased for movement relative to the handle and stem, to an extended distal position in which it is urged against a users teeth, in use. A burst of fluid may be conveyed through a fluid conduit system 230,232 in the stem 26 and through the nozzle 36 upon a sensor detecting movement of the nozzle 36 entering an interproximal gap to dislodge matter therein. A brush unit with bristles 32 mounted on a bristle carrier may extend at least partially about the nozzle 36 and is driven for movement relative to the nozzle. The fluid may be pumped from a refillable reservoir surrounding the stem into an accumulator which has a solenoid valve controlling the bursts fluid to the nozzle based upon the sensor output.

Cleaning appliance

A pump assembly 48 for a dental cleaning appliance includes a reciprocating piston 84 or diaphragm which is driven in a fluid chamber 82. Permanent magnets 86,98 couple the piston 84 and the drive 96, enabling the piston 84 to be retracted linearly against the return force of a spring 94 to draw fluid into the fluid chamber until an annular drive plate 92 extending about a connecting rod 90 between the piston 84 and the magnet 86 hits a first, selectively movable stop 102, preventing further withdrawal of the piston 84, causing the magnets to pull apart and decouple, converting potential energy into kinetic energy as the spring 94 returns the piston 84 and forces a burst of fluid from the fluid chamber 82. The volume of fluid dispensed may be increased by moving the stop 102 into a stowed position, allowing the drive plate to retract further until it hits a second stop. The pump may also be run in a purge mode.

MOTOR PROPELLED TOOTHBRUSH WITH LIQUID DELIVERY AND REFILLING SYSTEM

HAIR DISTANCE DEVICE

BRUSH HEAD SHANK WITH NUCLEAR CHANNELS FOR THE DELIVERY OF LIQUIDS

ORAL CARE DEVICE

MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN, SONIC TOOTHBRUSH AND WATER FLOSSER

A sonic toothbrush system including an electric motor, a brush shaft, a drive assembly, a fluid conduit connected to a pressurized, pulsed water source, and a water jet nozzle positioned on the brush head and connected to the fluid conduit. The electric motor includes a drive shaft. When the electric motor is caused to operate, the drive shaft continuously rotates until the motor is caused to stop. The drive assembly is coupled between the drive shaft and brush shaft. The drive assembly is configured to convert the rotation of the drive shaft into sonic oscillation of a toothbrush supported on an end of the brush shaft. The drive assembly further forms part of the fluid conduit to deliver a pulsed water stream to the jet nozzle.

ORAL CARE SYSTEMS, ORAL CARE DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE

Oral care devices are provided that are capable of ejecting an air-liquid combination. In some implementations, the oral care devices include an applicator including a passageway within the applicator for directing the air-liquid combination therethrough; a plurality of brushing elements extending from a base at a head of the applicator to free distal ends, the head being sized to fit in a user's mouth; and a flexible nozzle in communication with the passageway and extending outwardly beyond the base at the head, the flexible nozzle configured to direct liquid droplets of the air-liquid combination beyond free distal ends of the brushing elements during brushing.

Oral care device

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a fluid delivery system for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user. The fluid delivery system includes a nozzle from which the burst of working fluid is delivered to the teeth of the user. The appliance also includes a brush unit which extends at least partially about the nozzle. The brush unit includes a bristle carrier and a plurality of bristles mounted on the bristle carrier. A drive unit drives the movement of the bristle carrier relative to the nozzle.

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

The invention relates to an electric toothbrush. The invention relates to the brush part for one such electric toothbrush, comprising a carrier tube wherein a drive translator, which can be coupled to a hand-part drive, is moveably mounted, in addition to a moveably mounted bristle carrier which contains a field of bristles and which can be oscillatingly driven by said drive translator. The invention also relates to the hand part of one such electric toothbrush, comprising a motor which drives a drive element which can be coupled to a brush-part drive element via a gear step, especially a four-bar linkage, in addition to a pressure fluid conveyor which is driven by the motor. The inventive brush part is characterized by the pressure fluid device thereof for impinging pressure fluid on teeth that are to be cleaned or on the bristle field. Said device comprises a pressure fluid inlet inside the moveable drive translator. A pressure fluid channel, which guides the pressure fluid to the head ...

Mouthpiece for a Dental Cleaning Device, Method of Brushing Teeth, and Dental Cleaning Device Comprising the Mouthpiece

A mouthpiece for a dental cleaning device comprises a supporting structure configured to encompass a plurality of teeth of a dental arch. The supporting structure has an inner surface facing a tooth surface. At least one brushing chamber is provided at the inner surface side. The brushing chamber comprises a flexible wall part being deformable by pressurizing or depressurizing the brushing chamber. Bristles extend externally from the flexible wall part. In a method of brushing teeth, a plurality of teeth is encompassed by the mouthpiece, and the at least one brushing chamber is alternatingly pressurized and depressurized. 1. A mouthpiece for brushing teeth , the mouthpiece comprising:a support structure configured to receive a plurality of teeth of a dental arch, the support structure comprising a first inner surface facing the plurality of teeth;a first brushing chamber coupled to the first inner surface of the support structure, the first brushing chamber comprising a flexible wall part, the flexible wall part having an outer side opposite the first inner surface of the support structure; anda plurality of tufts of bristles extending from the outer side of the flexible wall part of the first brushing chamber, the plurality of tufts of bristles being separately formed and adhered to the flexible wall part;wherein the flexible wall part of the first brushing chamber is configured to be deformed by alternately pressurizing and depressurizing a fluid in the first brushing chamber.2. The mouthpiece according to wherein the flexible wall part is formed of an elastic material.3. The mouthpiece according to wherein the plurality of tufts of bristles are joined by one of tufting claim 1 , gluing claim 1 , or welding.4. The mouthpiece according to wherein the plurality of tufts of bristles are directly adhered to the flexible wall part.5. The mouthpiece according to wherein the flexible wall part of the first brushing chamber comprises a plurality of tuft holes.6. The ...

DENTAL TREATMENT APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a fluid reservoir for storing a working fluid, and a fluid delivery system. A motorised drive unit drives movement of a bristle carrier relative to the handle. At least part of an inlet conduit of the fluid delivery system lies adjacent to the external surface of the motor, and at least part of an outlet conduit of the fluid delivery system extends through the motor.

ORAL CARE DEVICE

ORAL CLEANSING DEVICE WITH ENERGY CONSERVATION

ПЕРЕЗАРЯЖАЕМОЕ ПРИВОДНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к перезаряжаемому приводному устройству. Перезаряжаемое устройство содержит электропривод и батарею небольшой емкости, соединенную с электроприводом. Батарея небольшой емкости имеет зарядную емкость, достаточную для обычного использования устройства от одного до нескольких раз. Зарядное устройство также может быть использовано для зарядки перезаряжаемого устройства. Зарядное устройство может содержать схему зарядки и индикатор, показывающий состояние зарядки перезаряжаемого устройства. Зарядное устройство может включать батарею большой емкости с зарядной емкостью, большей зарядной емкости батареи небольшой емкости перезаряжаемого устройства. Батарея большой емкости обеспечивает достаточную электроэнергию для подзарядки батареи малой емкости. Зарядное устройство содержит шнур питания для приема энергии от источника питания переменного тока. Также предложены способы использования перезаряжаемого устройства и зарядки перезаряжаемого устройства. Технический результат - ...

СПОСОБ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА, УСТРОЙСТВО И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Изобретение относится к области гигиены и может быть использовано для ухода за полостью рта. Система для ухода за полостью рта для домашнего использования потребителем включает компрессор для выработки сжатого воздуха, источник жидкости, выполненный с возможностью ввода жидкости в поток сжатого воздуха с образованием воздушно-жидкостной смеси, аппликатор, включающий перепускной канал внутри аппликатора, идущий до выпускного отверстия на головке аппликатора для распыла воздушно-жидкостной смеси. Головка имеет размеры, подходящие для размещения ее во рту пользователя, и множество щеточных чистящих элементов, идущих от основания на головке аппликатора, при этом компрессор выполнен с возможностью создания давления сжатого воздуха внутри перепускного канала в диапазоне примерно от 5 до 25 фунт/дюйм2. Устройство для ухода за полостью рта, способное испускать воздушно-жидкостную смесь, содержит аппликатор, включающий множество перепускных каналов внутри него, каждый из которых выполнен с возможностью ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ УХОДА ЗА ПОЛОСТЬЮ РТА

Изобретение относится к гигиене полости рта, а именно к устройству, предназначенному для ухода за полостью рта. Устройство включает в себя рукояточную часть и часть с головкой для ухода; рукояточная часть включает в себя: звуковой двигатель, включающий в себя корпус двигателя и выходной силовой вал, причем выходной силовой вал снабжен осевым каналом, а также первым впускным отверстием и первым выпускным отверстием, сообщающимися с осевым каналом; механизм для текучей среды, снабженный впускным отверстием для текучей среды и выпускным отверстием для текучей среды, при этом выпускное отверстие для текучей среды сообщается с первым впускным отверстием; и корпус, включающий в себя монтажную часть для машины и полость для хранения воды, причем монтажная часть для машины снабжена внутри монтажной опорой, снабженной отсеком двигателя и отсеком корпуса насоса, звуковой двигатель установлен в отсеке двигателя, механизм для текучей среды установлен в отсеке корпуса насоса, а головка монтажной части ...

Cleaning applicance

A fluid delivery system 40 of a dental cleaning appliance includes a pump 46 for drawing a working fluid through a fluid inlet 44, a hydraulic actuator 62 for receiving working fluid from the pump 46, a drive for actuating the pump, and a nozzle 36 having a fluid outlet for ejecting working fluid from the appliance. The drive includes a motor 50 and a control circuit 66 for operating the motor 50. The control circuit 66 is configured to detect stalling of the motor 50, and to deactivate the motor 50 when stalling of the motor 50 has been detected. The control circuit 66 may detect stalling of the motor 50 from a voltage generated by the motor 50. The motor 50 may be a stepper motor. The pump 46 may be a double acting pump.

Cleaning appliance

Cleaning appliance

Oral irrigator appliance with radiant energy delivery for bactericidal effect

An oral irrigator includes a base having a pump mechanism, a reservoir housed within the base and fluidically connected with the pump mechanism. A handle with a jet tip is connected with an outlet from the pump mechanism to receive a pressurized fluid stream from the reservoir to direct a fluid at a surface inside an oral cavity. The oral irrigator also includes a radiant energy source and delivery system for directing radiant energy at a surface inside an oral cavity.

Oral care cleaning and treating device

A device for directing a liquid onto a plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity, the device including a handle, a neck, and a head, where the head includes a cleaning component including a chamber for maintaining the liquid proximate the surfaces, where the chamber is defined by front and rear sealing membranes, inner side walls and a base inner wall, and where the inner side walls each include a plurality of openings, the device further including a first manifold and a second manifold, a first port and a second port for conveying liquid; and means for providing an effective seal of the device within the oral cavity.

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MATERIAL

Provided is a capsule for storing and dispensing dental material. The capsule comprises a cartridge for the dental material, and a nozzle. The nozzle being pivotable with respect to the cartridge between a first position in which the capsule is closed for storage and a second position in which the capsule is opened for dispensing the dental material. One of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing member and the other one of the nozzle and the cartridge comprises a bearing shell, wherein the bearing member and bearing shell form a pivot. Upon pivoting the nozzle from the first to the second position, the seal between the bearing member and the bearing shell is improved. 1. A capsule for storing and dispensing dental material , comprisinga cartridge, the cartridge having a chamber opening into an outlet; and 'wherein the nozzle comprises a bearing member comprising an outer surface and an inner surface and the cartridge comprises a bearing shell, the bearing member and bearing shell forming a pivot;', 'a nozzle, the nozzle being pivotable with respect to the cartridge between a first position in which the capsule is closed and a second position in which the capsule is opened for dispensing the dental material;'} wherein the outer surface of the bearing member comprises a raised ridge, continuing along a closed curve and surrounding an inlet of the nozzle, wherein the inner surface of the bearing shell comprises a groove corresponding to the raised ridge of the outer surface of the bearing member, and', 'wherein the raised ridge and the groove are located so as to engage with one another when the nozzle is positioned in the first position, and wherein the raised ridge surrounds the outlet of the cartridge when the nozzle is positioned in the second position., 'wherein upon pivoting the nozzle from the first to the second position, a seal between the bearing member and the bearing shell is improved,'}2. The capsule of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge comprises a ...

Even impact reducing implement for dental applications

Fluid distributions implement to evenly wear down dental decay, diseased tissue, or undesired dentin in oral applications with live patients. The dentist has adjustable control over both the intensity and distribution field of a low-pressure sterile fluid, which may contain a pre-determined amount of reductive elements held in suspension. The implement must be supplied with a source of power and feed line of the chosen fluid. When switched on, it delivers one or a plurality of rapid bursts of varying impact strength in such a quick manner that the entire impact zone receives an even distribution of the liquid bursts. The desired result is the severe reduction in cratering, gouging, and non-symmetrical damage introduced by implements of the prior art such as drills, jet-stream fluid delivery systems, and tissue sanders with less danger of structural impairment to the patient in these cases of comparison.

CLEANING DEVICE FOR ORAL CAVITY

An oral cleaning device includes: a wash water production tank in which wash water to be fed into an oral cavity is produced and stored; a water feed mechanism including a water feed channel having one end connected to the wash water production tank, a carrier configured to carry the wash water in the wash water production tank into the water feed channel, and a release unit connected to an outlet end of the water feed channel to release the wash water into the oral cavity; and an electrical discharge generator which includes a pair of electrodes for inducing streamer discharge in water, and a power supply configured to apply a voltage to the pair of electrodes, and is configured to produce hydrogen peroxide in the water by the streamer discharge. 1. An oral cleaning device , comprising:a wash water production tank in which wash water to be fed into an oral cavity is produced and stored;a water feed mechanism including a water feed channel having one end connected to the wash water production tank, a carrier configured to carry the wash water in the wash water production tank into the water feed channel, and a release unit connected to an outlet end of the water feed channel to release the wash water into the oral cavity; andan electrical discharge generator which includes a pair of electrodes for inducing streamer discharge in water in the wash water production tank, and a power supply configured to apply a voltage to the pair of electrodes, and is configured to produce hydrogen peroxide in the water by the streamer discharge.2. The oral cleaning device of claim 1 , whereinthe power supply is a direct-current power supply configured to apply a direct-current voltage to the pair of electrodes, andthe electrical discharge generator includes a current density concentration member configured to increase a current density in a current path between the pair of electrodes.3. The oral cleaning device of or claim 1 , whereinthe release unit includes a main body having an ...

DECORATIVE CUT-OUT FOR DENTAL DEVICE

A decorative cut-out is provided for application to a dental device. The decorative cut-out includes a decorative design that incorporates a structural feature of the dental device to portray an object selected to alleviate an anxiety of a patient. 1. A decorative cut-out device , comprising:a decorative surface having at least one feature for supporting a first surface of a dental device; anda structural support having at least one feature for supporting a second surface of the dental device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the decorative surface further comprises a decorative design.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the decorative design comprises a subject matter which incorporates a structural element of the dental device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the structural support comprises a portion of the decorative surface.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the structural support and the decorative surface further comprises a fold.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a two-dimensional structure.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the two-dimensional structure of the device further comprises a three-dimensional structure when the first and second surfaces of the dental device are supported by the features for supporting the first and second surfaces.8. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one feature for supporting the first and second surfaces of the dental tool comprise an aperture.9. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a rigid or semi-rigid material.10. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a disposable device.11. A method for manufacturing a decorative cut-out device claim 1 , the method comprising:selecting a dental device;selecting a decorative cut-out;printing a decorative cut-out; andcutting out a printed decorative cut-out.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the decorative cut-out comprises a decorative surface and a structural support.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the decorative surface further ...

Pre-Charged Prophy Angle

A prophy angle is provided that includes a housing with a prophy cup at the distal end, a first drive mechanism positioned within the housing and including a drive shaft for delivering mechanical energy to the prophy cup, a chamber enclosed within the housing to store paste in a controlled releasable manner, and an independent second drive mechanism within the housing to control the delivery of paste from the chamber to the prophy cup in a manner to reduce friction in paste delivery and to avoid contact of the paste with the first drive mechanism and its associated gears. 1. A hand-held oral hygiene applicator for conveniently providing a clinician user the ability to express prophy paste while the applicator is in therapeutic use within a patient's mouth , the applicator comprising:a prophy angle housing comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the prophy angle housing configured to permit the clinician to conveniently handle the prophy angle housing at the proximal end while the distal end is placed within a patient's mouth during use, the prophy angle housing being further configured to permit the clinician to simultaneously control the expression of paste while providing the desired treatment to the patient, the housing further comprising a paste dispensing outlet proximal the distal end of the housing, the housing configured to permit securement of a prophy cup to the housing concentrically with the paste dispensing outlet;a first drive mechanism positioned within the prophy angle housing comprising a drive shaft for delivering mechanical energy to a rotatable head assembly provided at the distal end of the prophy angle housing, the rotatable head assembly positioned distal to the paste dispensing outlet;a chamber substantially enclosed within the prophy angle housing, the chamber configured to store paste in a controlled releasable manner such that the paste is precluded from contacting both the first drive mechanism and with the rotatable head assembly, ...

Oral Hygiene System

Build-in and portable oral hygiene systems and devices are disclosed which systems and devices effectively function without electricity, batteries, mechanical pumps and motors. Build-in oral hygiene systems may utilize a single set of hot and cold water supply hoses and may be integrated with the faucet as a permanent sink apparatus while portable hygiene devices are manpowered and thus may be used at anytime and anywhere. 1. An oral hygiene system powered by water without the aid of electricity , comprising:a single set of hot and cold water supply hoses coupled to a lever mixer valve that controls water temperature of water flowing to a hygiene-ware.2. The oral hygiene system of claim 1 , further comprising:a switcher unit that controls flow to one of a faucet or the hygiene-ware.3. The oral hygiene system of claim 2 , wherein the switcher unit is automatically activated when the hygiene-ware is lifted by the user.4. The oral hygiene system of claim 1 , wherein the hygiene-ware is coupled to a sink.5. The oral hygiene system of claim 1 , wherein the hygiene-ware is coupled to a counter top.6. The oral hygiene system of claim 1 , where the hygiene-ware is sized and dimensioned to accept a functional header.7. The oral hygiene system of claim 6 , wherein the functional header forms a water jet beam.8. The oral hygiene system of claim 6 , wherein the functional header forms water jet twister and the pressurized water swirling can do deep dental cleaning even periodontal pocket.9. The oral hygiene system of claim 6 , wherein the functional header forms a brush with capable of dispersing water.10. The oral hygiene system of claim 2 , wherein the switcher unit is coupling to the faucet such that it is susceptible manual manipulation by user of the oral hygiene system.11. A portable oral hygiene device claim 2 , comprising:a hand-hold receptacle having a means for manually generating pressure to a liquid stored in the receptacle such that the liquid is forced through a ...

INTERFACE STRUCTURE FOR LIQUID/AIR BURST DENTAL CLEANING APPLIANCE

The power dental appliance includes a handle/receiver assembly () and a nozzle assembly () which is attachable thereto. The nozzle assembly and the handle/receiver include portions which together define an interface arrangement. The nozzle includes an extending tubular member (), with two sets of opposing sides with lateral grooves () in one set of opposing sides ( ), near the lower end thereof. The handle/receiver includes a hollow upper portion (), into which the tubular member portion of the nozzle fits, the hollow portion including mating projections in the form of ribs () which mate with the grooves in the tubular member to prevent the nozzle from coming off the handle during operation of the appliance, but permitting removal thereof by the user. 1. A power dental appliance for cleaning teeth , comprising:a handle/receiver assembly, including a system for producing a stream of liquid/air bursts;a nozzle assembly, through which the bursts of liquid/air are directed, the nozzle assembly including an exit member for directing the liquid/air bursts to selected dental regions, wherein the nozzle assembly and handle/receiver include a combined interface arrangement, the nozzle including an extending tubular member and the handle/receiver including an opening defined by an interior wall at an upper end thereof, the tubular member having two sets of opposing side surfaces, the interior wall of the handle/receiver having corresponding side surfaces, wherein two opposing sides in one set of side surfaces are slightly curved and wherein two opposing sides in the other set of side surfaces are flat and are parallel with each other, wherein one set of side surfaces includes a lateral groove or angled surface or finger member in the vicinity of the lower end thereof and the handle/receiver includes a mating lateral projection from the interior wall thereof, configured to mate together so as to prevent the nozzle member from coming off the handle/receiver during operation of ...

Dental Handpiece with Switching Valve for Fluid Lines

A dental handpiece where the chip air line is selectively switched to the ON-state for using both water and chip air, and to the OFF-state for using only water. The dental handpiece has a switching valve between the circumferential chip air channel and the chip air line in the handpiece body for selectively allowing and preventing communication. Opening the valve switches the communication to the ON-state in which chip air is allowed to pass from the circumferential chip air channel into the chip air line. Closing the valve switches the communication to an OFF-state in which chip air is prevented from passing from the circumferential chip air channel into the chip air line. 1. A dental handpiece with a switching valve for fluid lines , comprising a drive section and a handpiece body detachably connected to a distal end of said drive section ,said drive section comprising a first water line for distally transferring water from a water source, a first chip air line for distally transferring chip air from a chip air source,said handpiece body comprising a second water line for distally transferring water, a second chip air line for distally transferring chip air, an axial bore opened in a proximal end face of the handpiece body, a circumferential water channel in communication with said second water line, and a circumferential chip air channel in communication with said second chip air line, both circumferential channels being provided in an inner surface of said handpiece body in the axial bore at an axially offset position from each other,wherein said circumferential water channel and said circumferential chip air channel are positioned such that, when the drive section is connected to the handpiece body, said first water line is in communication with said circumferential water channel for allowing communication between said first and second water lines, and said first chip air line is in communication with said circumferential chip air channel for allowing ...

AIR WATER VACUUM SYRINGE AND METHOD OF USE

An air water vacuum dental instrument includes a handle; a head; an air control carried by at least one of the handle and the head; a water control carried by at least one of the handle and the head; a vacuum control carried by at least one of the handle and the head; and an air water vacuum tip coupled to the head and configured to provide at least air, water, and vacuum in a mouth of a dental patient at the air water vacuum tip. 1. An air water vacuum dental instrument , comprising:a handle;a head;an air control carried by at least one of the handle and the head;a water control carried by at least one of the handle and the head;a vacuum control carried by at least one of the handle and the head;an air water vacuum tip coupled to the head and configured to provide at least air, water, and vacuum in a mouth of a dental patient at the air water vacuum tip; andan auto-shutoff mechanism that automatically shuts off the vacuum in the mouth of the dental patient on detection of at least partial blocking of the air water vacuum tip.2. The air water vacuum dental instrument of claim 1 , further including a rotatable tip positioner that rotatably couples the air water vacuum tip to the head to provide at least air claim 1 , water claim 1 , and vacuum in a mouth of a dental patient at the air water vacuum tip.3. The air water vacuum dental instrument of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum control includes a vacuum control valve carried by the head and a lever to control the valve; the head having a first communication passage which communicates with the air water vacuum tip and a second communication passage which is configured to communicate with a vacuum source claim 1 , the vacuum control valve being located between the first and second communication passages and including a periphery with a pair of high flow rate evacuator ports and a single claim 1 , low flow rate saliva ejector port in communication with the pair of high flow rate evacuator ports.4. The air water vacuum ...

Oral Care Implement Having Fluid Delivery System

An oral care implement has a head portion with tooth cleaning elements on one surface thereof and a reservoir containing at least one active agent. A capillary channel extends through at least a portion of the oral care implement to deliver active agent(s) to one or more outlets. In one aspect, a vibration-producing device is provided to vibrate at least a portion of the implement to enhance the function of tooth cleaning elements and the delivery of the active agent through capillary action. A variety of active agents can be administered for therapeutic, hygienic, and/or other benefits, such as fresh breath, tooth whitening, or producing sensations of heat, cool, or tingling. 1. An oral care implement , comprising:a handle;a head containing at least one tooth cleaning element;a reservoir for storing a fluid containing at least one active agent;an overflow chamber, wherein the overflow chamber is separated from the reservoir; anda capillary channel constructed from a fibrous material, ceramic, porous plastic, or combination thereof, wherein the capillary channel extends through at least a portion of the implement and delivers the active agent from the reservoir to at least one outlet by capillary action.2. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the outlet is located within or adjacent to the tooth cleaning element or elements.3. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the outlet is integral with an elastomeric tooth cleaning element.4. The oral care implement of claim 1 , wherein the active agent is selected from the group consisting of antibacterial agents; oxidative or whitening agents; supercharged fluoride delivery ingredients; tooth sensitivity ingredients; gum health actives; nutritional ingredients; tartar control or anti-stain ingredients; enzymes; sensate ingredients; flavors or flavor ingredients; anti-cavity or enamel repair agents; breath freshening ingredients; oral malodor reducing agents; anti-attachment agents; diagnostic solutions; ...

DENTAL MICRO-TORNADO TISSUE CUTTING AND REMOVAL METHOD AND APPARATUS

A method and apparatus is disclosed for treating teeth associated with tooth structure removal and disinfection, in particular for endodontic procedures such as root canal tissue removal and decay treatment. Traditional methods involve the use of files, reamers, chemicals, drills, and burs, which have many disadvantages. The disclosed method and apparatus are based on the use of micro-tornado forces generated in a small working head attached to a dental hand piece and discharged from an extended cannula into a root canal orifice or a cavity to abrade, cut, and remove the content. 1. A dental instrument , comprising a working head that generates micro-tornado forces , wherein the working head comprises:(a) a fluid inlet;(b) one or more orifices configured to intensify the linear velocity of the fluid;(c) a vortexing chamber configured to convert the linear velocity of the fluid to a rotational velocity of at least 6,000 rpm; and(d) a cannula at the distal end of the working head fluidly connected to the vortexing chamber.2. The dental instrument of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is pressurized air comprising abrasive powder or fluid particles suspended therein.3. The dental instrument of claim 1 , further comprising a source of negative pressure beyond the end of the cannula.4. The dental instrument of claim 1 , wherein the vortexing chamber comprises a conical shape with a base and an apex claim 1 , wherein the one or more orifices are positioned as the base of the conical shape claim 1 , and wherein the apex is posited at the distal end of the working head.5. The dental instrument of claim 1 , wherein the vortexing chamber comprises:(a) an outer portion and an inner portion that together define a conical gap between the inner surface of the outer portion and the outer surface of the inner portion; and(b) one or more sloped down grooves configured to direct the pressurized gas mixture from the one or more orifices in a conical spiral toward the apex of the conical gap, ...

Methods, Systems, and Products for Monitoring Health

Methods, systems, and products monitor a person's regimen for medicinal and dietary restrictions. When the person's regimen requires a liquid medication or supplement, an oral instrument is commanded to dispense a dosage of fluid. The oral instrument stores a reservoir of the fluid. If the oral instrument is a spoon, for example, the spoon may automatically dispense cough syrup or other medicine. A toothbrush, likewise, may automatically dispense mouthwash. A sensor may confirm presence of the oral instrument in the person's mouth, thus ensuring the dosage of fluid is ingested.

TOOTHBRUSH

A toothbrush comprising a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis; a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion; a depression formed in an outer surface of the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor; a power source disposed within the body; an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the power source, the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression; and a cover coupled to the handle portion so as to be alterable between: (1) a storage state in which the depression is enclosed by the cover; and (2) a use state in which the floor of the depression is exposed. 1. A toothbrush comprising:a body comprising a handle portion, a head portion and a longitudinal axis;a plurality of tooth cleaning elements extending from the head portion;a depression formed in an outer surface of the handle portion of the body, the depression comprising a floor;a power source disposed within the body;an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) source disposed within the handle portion and operably coupled to the power source, the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression; anda cover coupled to the handle portion so as to be alterable between: (1) a storage state in which the depression is enclosed by the cover; and (2) a use state in which the floor of the depression is exposed.2. The toothbrush according to wherein the depression is longitudinally elongated.3. The toothbrush according to wherein the floor of the depression is concave.4. The toothbrush according to wherein an outer surface of the handle portion is substantially flush with an outer surface of the cover when the cover is in the storage state.5. The toothbrush according to further comprising a bite guard protruding from the floor of the depression claim 1 , the EMR source configured to emit EMR from the floor of the depression adjacent the bite guard.6. ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED ORAL IRRIGATION

Described herein are systems and methods for providing personalized oral irrigation. One variation of a system for personalized oral irrigation comprises a fluid reservoir and a customized oral insert in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The oral insert comprises an arrangement of fluid openings positioned based on the individual oral or dental structures of a user's teeth to provide a customized fluid flow over the user's teeth. Also described herein are methods for generating an arrangement of fluid openings in a customized oral insert. 1. A customized system for oral irrigation comprising:a fluid reservoir; anda customized oral insert in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, wherein the customized oral insert comprises an arrangement of fluid openings positioned to provide a customized fluid flow to one or more teeth of a user, wherein the arrangement of fluid openings is determined based on at least one characteristic of the one or more teeth and/or gingiva.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a fluid opening has a multi-lobe shape comprising a first lobe and a second lobe.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the multi-lobe shape further comprises a third lobe.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first claim 3 , second claim 3 , and third lobes are radially-arranged around a center of the fluid opening.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the first claim 4 , second claim 4 , and third lobes are radially-symmetric around a center of the fluid opening.6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first lobe and the second lobe define a lobe angle therebetween.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the lobe angle corresponds with a curvature of a gingival margin of the one or more teeth.8. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first lobe and the second lobe define a lobe angle therebetween that corresponds with a curvature of a gingival margin of the one or more teeth claim 3 , and the third lobe is approximately aligned along an interproximal space between the ...

DOCKING AND CHARGING STATION AND FILLING OPERATION FOR A HAND-HELD ORAL CLEANING DEVICE

A docking and charging station () for use in conjunction with a hand-held fluid droplet appliance () for dental cleaning, the docking and charging station () comprising a charging base () for recharging the hand-held fluid droplet appliance, a reservoir () for holding a larger amount of liquid () than can be held in a chamber of the hand-held fluid droplet appliance, and a docking refilling alignment mechanism for properly aligning and securing the hand-held fluid droplet appliance in the cradle () of the docking and charging station when the hand-held fluid droplet appliance is mounted into the docking and charging station to prevent spillage, leaking or non-refilling of the appliance from the reservoir if there is not proper alignment. 1. A docking and charging station for receiving , charging and filling a hand-held fluid droplet appliance for dental cleaning , the docking and charging station comprising:a base having a pump; anda reservoir for holding liquid, the reservoir having a first male fill port for delivering liquid and a second male port forming a liquid and air exit interface, the male ports configured to engage two respective female ports in the hand-held fluid droplet appliance when the hand-held fluid droplet appliance is properly positioned in a cradle of the docking and charging station such that when the male and female ports are properly aligned, a docking refilling alignment mechanism allows the hand held appliance positioned in the cradle to be fluidly connected to the reservoir such that liquid is pumped by means of the pump from the reservoir through conjoined fill ports into a chamber of the hand-held fluid droplet appliance, and air and excess liquid exits the chamber to the reservoir through conjoined exit ports.2. The docking and charging station of claim 1 , wherein the base further comprises a charging mechanism for charging the battery of the hand-held fluid droplet appliance when it is properly seated in the cradle of the docking and ...

DENTAL TREATMENT CAPSULE, FORMULATION AND DEVICE

A dental treatment apparatus is presented comprising a container adapted to contain liquid, the container comprise an opening for filling the container and for receiving through it a capsule comprising active materials, the active materials to create chemical reaction that releases gas, an assembly for providing and controlling of pressurized liquid contained in the container, and an assembly for erupting the cover of the capsule. Further presented is a method for pressurizing liquid in a container, the method may comprise providing a capsule into a capsule holding unit, wherein a tearable cover of the capsule is facing an erupting mechanism provided in the capsule holding unit, tightly locking the container, and activating the erupting mechanism by an activation mechanism to erupt the tearable cover, thereby initiating chemical reaction of active materials contained in the capsule with liquid contained in the container. Capsules according to the present invention are also presented. 1. A dental treatment apparatus comprising:a container adapted to contain liquid, said container comprise an opening adapted to fill and refill said container and to receive through it a capsule comprising active materials, the active materials to create chemical reaction that releases gas;an assembly for providing and controlling of pressurized liquid contained in said container; andan assembly for erupting a tearable cover of said capsule to allow the active materials in said capsule to begin chemical reaction with the liquid in said container to provide pressurized liquid,wherein erupting of said capsule is controllable by a user of said apparatus.2. The apparatus of wherein said assembly for erupting comprising:capsule and blade holder adapted to hold said capsule stable with respect to blades of said assembly for erupting; andblade housing comprising plurality of blades directed toward said tearable cover of said capsule, wherein said blade housing is adapted to erupt said tearable ...

Treatment System for Cleaning a Component, in Particular an Implant Part, Contaminated with a Biofilm

A treatment system () for cleaning a component part contaminated with a biofilm, in particular for cleaning bacterially contaminated surfaces of bone implants or dental implants (), shall enable a particularly effective, locally focused and flexible treatment. For this purpose, the treatment system () according to the invention has a conduction element (), which can be put into electric contact with the component needing treatment and which can be connected to a first pole of an electric supply unit (), and a media cannula () which is provided for supplying a treatment liquid and whose interior is connected in an electrically conductive manner with the second pole of the electric supply unit (). 11201016216. A treatment system () for cleaning a component part contaminated with a biofilm , in particular for cleaning bacterially contaminated surfaces of bone implants or dental implants () , having a conduction element () , which can be put into electric contact with the component needing treatment and which can be connected to a first pole of an electric supply unit () , and having a media cannula () which is provided for supplying a treatment liquid and whose interior is connected in an electrically conductive manner with the second pole of the electric supply unit ().21102. The treatment system () of claim 1 , wherein the conduction element () and the media cannula () are arranged in a common housing.3142404. The treatment system () of claim 1 , wherein the outlet opening () of the media cannula () is provided with a lock () claim 1 , which automatically opens when the outlet opening () is pressed against a surface with a force of more than a predefined minimum value.4142404. The treatment system () of claim 2 , wherein the outlet opening () of the media cannula () is provided with a lock () claim 2 , which automatically opens when the outlet opening () is pressed against a surface with a force of more than a predefined minimum value. The invention relates to a ...

ORAL IRRIGATOR WITH INTEGRATED LID AND BASE

An irrigating device including a massage mode module in communication with a motor driving a pump. During a normal mode the pump has a first pulse rate and during massage mode the massage mode module provides a massage control signal to the motor to cause the pump to have a second pulse rate. In other embodiments, the disclosure includes an oral irrigator including a base and a reservoir removably connected to the base. The oral irrigator further includes a prow operably connected to the base and extending vertically upwards from the base. The prow may extend in a similar direction as sidewalls of the reservoir. The oral irrigator further includes a lid rotatably connected to the prow. The lid rotates between a first position where a fluid cavity of the reservoir is exposed to a second position where the lid covers at least a portion of the fluid cavity. 1. An oral irrigator comprisinga base;a prow connected to the base and extending upwards therefrom;a reservoir defining a fluid cavity, wherein the reservoir is removably connected to the base; anda lid rotatably connected to the prow; whereinthe lid rotates relative to the prow between a first position exposing the fluid cavity to a second position covering at least a portion of the fluid cavity.2. The oral irrigator of claim 1 , wherein the lid remains connected to the prow when the reservoir is removed from the base.3. The oral irrigator of claim 1 , further comprising a storage compartment defined by an inner wall of the prow and a sidewall of the reservoir.4. The oral irrigator of claim 3 , wherein the prow further comprises a shelf extending from the inner wall claim 3 , wherein the shelf comprises at least one tip aperture configured to receive an accessory of the oral irrigator.5. The oral irrigator of claim 4 , wherein the base further comprisesa top surface;at least one drain path recessed below the top surface and in fluid communication with therewith; andan outlet defined in a sidewall of the base in ...

METHODS FOR AUTOMATED TOOTH BRUSHING

The present invention describes a method for a U-shaped teeth brush device having a conformable shape adjusting U-shaped teethbrush module and one or more individual tooth brushes coupled to the power drive mechanism, each brush having a sensor, piezoelectric crystal and transducer and each tooth brush having a block anchor coupled to the power drive, under smart controls, an electronic control system for sensing individual tooth pressure and controlling motor transmission of vibration to prior positioned brushes, whereby a users unique mouth features can be accounted for by adjusting U-shape distal ends to fit through the users mouth and align with users teeth arch for programmatically brushing more than one tooth simultaneously. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method of cleaning teeth , the method comprising:accommodating a dental arch of a user within an arched mouth portion of a teeth cleaning apparatus; andmoving at least one individual brush within a concavity of the arched mouth portion to clean at least one tooth of the user, generating a back-and-forth motion with a motor of the teeth cleaning apparatus, and', 'conveying the generated back-and-forth motion from the motor to the at least one individual tooth brush via a transmission track of the teeth cleaning apparatus., 'wherein moving the at least one individual brush comprises12. The method of claim 11 , wherein accommodating the dental arch comprises accommodating one or more of the top or bottom teeth of the user with the concavity of the arched mouth portion of the teeth cleaning apparatus.13. The method of claim 11 , wherein the arched mouth portion is U-shaped and wherein accommodating the dental arch of the user comprises accommodating a full dental arch of the user.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein the arched mouth portion is in the shape of half a “U” and wherein accommodating the dental arch of the user comprises accommodating half a dental arch of the user.15. The method of claim 11 , wherein moving ...

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH

The present disclosure relates to an electric toothbrush, and more particularly, to an electric toothbrush including: a main body which includes an outer case; a cleaning body which is coupled to the main body and has a cleaning head formed at one end thereof; a vibration transmission unit which couples the main body and the cleaning body, has a vibration generator mounted thereon to generate vibration, and transmits the vibration to the cleaning body; and a vibration damping unit which is provided between the outer case and the vibration transmission unit, thereby maintaining cleaning performance of the electric toothbrush, reducing magnitude of vibration to be transmitted to a user, and improving convenience for the user. 1. An electric toothbrush comprising:a main body which includes an outer case;a cleaning body which is coupled to the main body and has a cleaning head formed at one end thereof;a vibration transmission unit which couples the main body and the cleaning body, has a vibration generator mounted thereon to generate vibration, and transmits the vibration to the cleaning body; anda vibration damping unit which is provided between the outer case and the vibration transmission unit,wherein a motor accommodating portion is formed in the vibration transmission unit, the vibration transmission unit is fixed to a bracket case, a fitting protruding portion, which protrudes outward, is formed on the motor accommodating portion, a fixing unit, which is coupled to the fitting protruding portion and fixes the vibration transmission unit, is formed on the bracket case, an opening portion, which penetrates inner and outer surfaces of the bracket case, is formed in the bracket case, and the fixing unit is positioned in the opening portion.2. The electric toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein the vibration generator is a vibration motor claim 1 , and a motor accommodating portion in which the vibration motor is mounted is formed on the vibration transmission unit.3. The ...

DENTAL TREATMENT SYSTEM

A dental treatment system can include a console, a tooth coupler, and an interface member that provides at least one of fluidic, electrical, mechanical, and data communication between the tooth coupler and the console. The tooth coupler (which may comprise a handpiece or a treatment cap) can act as a working end of the system to administer a suitable treatment procedure, such as a cleaning procedure, an obturation procedure, a restoration procedure, etc. The tooth coupler can removably engage the interface member such that the clinician can easily engage and disengage the tooth coupler and interface member. 1. (canceled)2. A dental treatment system comprising:a console including at least one fluid reservoir and at least one electrical component; a pressure wave generator producing pressure waves across a broad spectrum of frequencies;', 'at least one inlet through which fluid from the fluid reservoir enters the treatment member;', 'at least one outlet through which said fluid is directed at the treatment location; and', 'a communications chip storing data about one or more operational characteristics of the treatment member or a treatment procedure; and, 'a treatment member sized to be disposed in a mouth of a patient at a treatment location for one or more teeth, the treatment member includinga reader communicating with the console and being capable of obtaining data from the communications chip.3. The dental treatment system of claim 2 , wherein the communications chip comprises a wireless chip claim 2 , the wireless chip being configured to wirelessly transmit the data to the reader.4. The dental treatment system of claim 2 , wherein the communications chip comprises a radio frequency identification (RFID) chip claim 2 , and wherein the reader comprises a RFID reader.5. The dental treatment system of claim 2 , wherein the communications chip is configured to communicate data related to a status of a tooth cleaning procedure.6. The dental treatment system of claim ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED MOTION ROBUSTNESS DURING LOCATION MEASUREMENT

A method () for determining a position and an orientation of a portion of a handheld personal care device relative to a user's body (), comprising: providing () a handheld personal care device comprising at least one energy source () and at least one detector (), both the at least one energy source and the at least one detector located within the handheld personal care device, the at least one energy source arranged at a first position and having a first orientation within the handheld personal care device; emitting () energy in a three dimensional space surrounding the handheld personal care device; detecting () a portion of the energy emitted; generating () sensor data; extracting () one or more features from the generated sensor data; and estimating () a position and an orientation of a portion of the handheld personal care device relative to the user's body based on the extracted one or more features.

PERSONAL HYGIENE IMPLEMENT

A replacement toothbrush head includes a movable functional element comprising either a piston or a piston chamber; and a fixation element comprising either a piston when the movable functional element comprises a piston chamber; or a piston chamber when the movable functional element comprises a piston. The piston chamber engages the piston to form a pump; and the movable functional element is structured and configured to oscillate relative to the fixation element. 1. A replacement toothbrush head comprising:a movable functional element comprising a piston disposed in the replacement toothbrush head; anda fixation element comprising a piston chamber disposed in the replacement toothbrush head;wherein the piston chamber engages with the piston to form a pump; andwherein the movable functional element is structured and configured to oscillate relative to the fixation element.2. A replacement toothbrush head comprising:a movable functional element comprising a piston chamber disposed in the replacement toothbrush head; anda fixation element comprising a piston and disposed in the replacement toothbrush head;wherein the piston chamber engages with the piston to form a pump; andwherein the movable functional element is structured and configured to oscillate relative to the fixation element.3. A personal hygiene device comprising the replacement toothbrush head of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises a drive unit arranged to drive the movable functional element of the replacement toothbrush head to rotatably oscillate during operation.4. A personal hygiene device comprising the replacement toothbrush head of claim 2 , wherein the handle comprises a drive unit arranged to drive the movable functional element of the replacement toothbrush head to rotatably oscillate during operation. The present invention is directed to a personal hygiene implement with a pump.Personal hygiene devices, particularly those designed for the oral cavity such as toothbrushes and oral ...

AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE USING A JET-TYPE FLUID FLOW

An oral care appliance, comprising: a fluid flow pump assembly (); a source of liquid (); and a source of gas (). The pump assembly is in operative communication with the sources of fluid and gas to produce a jet pattern of gas-injected fluid slugs, directed to a nozzle assembly () from which the resulting slugs are directed to the teeth. The individual fluid slugs in the jet flow have a volume in the range of 0.05-0.5 ml per orifice, a diameter in the range of 0.1-2 mm and a repetition rate within the range of 2 Hz to 20 Hz.

DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF A TOOTH WHITENING AGENT

A delivery device () includes a source () of pressurized fluid and a nozzle () which defines an outlet (). A fluid pathway () fluidly connects the source of pressurized fluid with the nozzle outlet () for delivery of a spray of fluid from the nozzle outlet. A delivery mechanism () releases a dose () of particles () into the fluid pathway from an associated cart-ridge (), such that the dose of the particles is carried by the pressurized fluid through the nozzle outlet in the spray. The particles include a dental care agent. 1. A delivery device comprising:a source of pressurized fluid;a nozzle which defines an outlet;a fluid pathway which fluidly connects the source of pressurized fluid with the nozzle outlet for delivery of a spray of fluid from the nozzle outlet;a delivery mechanism which releases a dose of particles into the fluid pathway from an associated cartridge, such that the dose of the particles is carried by the pressurized fluid through the nozzle outlet in the spray, the particles comprising a dental care agent,wherein the delivery mechanism includes a slider which receives the dose of particles from the cartridge, the slider being movable, relative to the cartridge, between first and second positions, wherein in the first position, the particles are received from the cartridge by the slider, and wherein in the second position, the particles are carried from the slider by the pressurized fluid.2. The delivery device of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge includes an opening claim 1 , through which particles leave the cartridge claim 1 , the hole being is closed by the delivery mechanism against contact with the pressurized fluid.3. (canceled)4. The delivery device of claim 1 , wherein in the first position claim 1 , the slider closes first and second passageways through the delivery mechanism and in the second position claim 1 , the passageways define a part of the fluid pathway.5. The delivery device of claim 4 , wherein the slider is slidably received in ...

WATER FLOSSER WITH IMAGE SYSTEM

The present disclosure discloses a water flosser with an image system comprises a body, a water outlet spout, and an image system. The water outlet spout and a camera lens of the image system are disposed on the body, and an area covered by ejected water ejected from the water outlet spout at least partially coincides with an image area of the image system. 1. A water flosser with an image system , comprising:a body,a water outlet spout, and the water outlet spout and a camera lens of the image system are disposed on the body, and', 'an area covered by ejected water ejected from the water outlet spout at least partially coincides with an image area of the image system., 'an image system, wherein2. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 1 , wherein a connection position between the image system and the body is disposed on a side of the water outlet spout facing the ejected water.3. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 2 , wherein a lens surface of the image system is lower than a water outlet surface of the water outlet spout.4. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 1 , wherein a connection position between the image system and the body is disposed on a side of the water outlet spout opposite to the ejected water.5. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 4 , wherein a lens surface of the image system is higher than a water outlet surface of the water outlet spout.6. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 1 , wherein a lens surface of the image system is disposed on a side of a water outlet opening of the water outlet spout.7. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 1 , wherein the image system is disposed in a water outlet opening of the water outlet spout.8. The water flosser with the image system according to claim 1 , wherein the area covered by the ejected water ejected from the water outlet spout always appears in the image area of the image ...

ORAL CARE APPLIANCE USING PULSED FLUID FLOW

An oral care appliance comprises: a fluid pump assembly (); a source of liquid (); and a source of gas (), wherein the pump is in operative communication with the sources of liquid and gas to produce a series of gas-injected fluid pulses, directed to a nozzle assembly () from which the resulting pulses are directed to the teeth. The individual pulses have a pulse width in the range of 0.001-0.5 seconds, a pulse height from 0.1-10 Newtons, and a rise/fall time range of 0.5-250 ms, a repetition rate in the range of 2 Hz to 20 Hz. The gas/liquid mixture range from 40-95% volume to volume, gas to liquid. 1. An oral care appliance , comprising:a fluid pump assembly;a source of liquid;a source of gas; anda microcontroller wherein the fluid pump assembly is in operative communication with the sources of liquid and gas to produce a series of gas-injected fluid pulses output via at least one orifice of a nozzle exit assembly from which the series of gas-injected fluid pulses are directed to a user's teeth, and wherein the microcontroller is programmed to control an operation of the fluid pump assembly to produce individual pulses of the series of gas-injected fluid pulses effective against biofilm on teeth that have a pulse width within a range of 0.001-0.5 seconds, a pulse height from 0.1-10 Newtons, a rise/fall time range of 0.5-250 ms, a repetition rate in a range of 2 Hz to 20 Hz, and a gas/liquid mixture range from 40-95% volume to volume, gas to liquid.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the series of gas-injected fluid pulses further comprise a pulsed liquid in a form of a spray.3. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the nozzle exit assembly has a pulse fan angle within a range of 5-150°.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the series of gas-injected fluid pulses further comprise a pulsed liquid with a flow rate of 0.15 ml per pulse within a range of 0.05-0.17 claim 1 , with a delivery duration of 0.001-0.5 seconds.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the series of ...

AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE USING PULSED FLUID FLOW AND MECHANICAL ACTION

An oral care appliance comprises an gas-liquid cleaning assembly which comprises a fluid pump assembly (); a source of liquid (); and a source of gas(). The pump is in operative communication with the sources of liquid and gas to produce a series of gas-injected fluid pulses, directed to a nozzle assembly () from which the resulting pulses are directed to the teeth by a user. The individual pulses have a pulse width within the range of 0.001-0.5 seconds, a pulse height from 0.1-10 Newtons, a rise/fall time range of 0.5-250 ms, a repetition rate in the range of 2 Hz to 20 Hz. The gas/liquid mixture range from 40-95% volume to volume, gas to liquid. The appliance also includes a mechanical teeth cleaning assembly, in combination with the gas-liquid assembly. The mechanical assembly includes a drive system () and a brush assembly in operative contact with the drive system, the brush assembly having a set of bristles () at the distal end thereof, wherein in operation, the nozzle assembly is positioned within the brush assembly. 1. An oral care appliance , comprising:a gas-liquid cleaning assembly which comprises a fluid pump assembly; a source of liquid; and a source of gas, wherein the fluid pump assembly is in operative communication with the sources of liquid and gas to produce a series of gas-injected fluid pulses output via at least one orifice of a nozzle assembly from which the series of gas-injected fluid pulses are directed to a user's teeth, wherein individual gas infected fluid pulses output via the at least one orifice of the nozzle assembly have a pulse width within a range of 0.001-0.5 seconds, a pulse height from 0.1-10 Newtons, a rise/fall time range of 0.5-250 ms, a repetition rate of 2 Hz to 20 Hz, and a gas/liquid mixture range from 40-95% volume to volume, gas to liquid; anda mechanical teeth cleaning assembly, in combination with the gas-liquid assembly, which includes a drive system and a brush assembly in operative contact with the drive system, ...

AN ORAL CARE APPLIANCE USING A JET-TYPE FLUID FLOW AND MECHANICAL ACTION

An oral care appliance using a jet-type fluid flow And mechanical action An oral care appliance comprises: a gas-liquid cleaning assembly which includes a fluid flow pump assembly (); a source of liquid (); and a source of gas (). The pump assembly is in operative communication with the sources of fluid and gas to produce a jet pattern of gas-injected fluid slugs, directed to a nozzle assembly () from which the resulting slugs are directed to the teeth, wherein the individual fluid slugs in the jet flow have a volume in the range of 0.05-0.5 ml per orifice, a diameter in the range of 0.1-2 mm and a repetition rate within the range of 2 Hz to 20 Hz. The appliance further includes a mechanical teeth cleaning assembly, in combination with the gas-liquid assembly, which includes a drive system () and a brush assembly in operative contact with the drive system, the brush assembly having a set of bristles () at the distal end thereof, wherein in operation, the nozzle assembly is positioned within the brush assembly. 1. An oral care appliance , comprising:a gas-liquid cleaning assembly which includes a fluid flow pump assembly, a source of fluid, and source of gas, wherein the pump assembly is in operative communication with the sources of fluid and gas to produce a jet pattern of gas-injected fluid slugs output via at least one orifice of a nozzle assembly from which the jet pattern of gas-injected fluid slugs are directed to a user's teeth, wherein individual gas-injected fluid slugs in the jet pattern have a volume in a range of 0.05-0.5 ml output per orifice, a diameter in a range of 0.1-2 mm and a repetition rate within a range of 2 Hz to 20 Hz; anda mechanical teeth cleaning assembly, in combination with the gas-liquid cleaning assembly, which includes a drive system and a brush assembly in operative contact with the drive system, the brush assembly having a set of bristles at the distal end thereof, wherein in operation, the at least one orifice of the nozzle ...

BRUSHHEAD FOR POWER TOOTHBRUSH

The present disclosure provides a brushhead for an power toothbrush detachably attached to a handle of the power toothbrush, the handle including a vibrating drive shaft, the brushhead comprising: a main body defining a receiving cavity which is configured to receive at least a portion of the vibrating driving shaft, the main body including a cavity wall substantially surrounding the receiving cavity and an end connected to the handle, with an opening which is defined in the end of the main body in air communication with the receiving cavity, so that the vibrating driving shaft is capable of being inserted into the receiving cavity through the opening; and an engaging assembly mounted in a side wall of the main body, the engaging assembly comprising an elastic member, which is made by metal material; wherein, a recess is defined in the outer surface of the side wall, the elastic member is deformably received in the recess, the elastic member is elastically deformed by force provided from the vibrating drive shaft when the brushhead is attached to the handle of the power toothbrush. 1. A brushhead for an power toothbrush detachably attached to a handle of the power toothbrush , the handle including a vibrating drive shaft , the brushhead comprising:a main body defining a receiving cavity which is configured to receive at least a portion of the vibrating driving shaft, the main body including a cavity wall substantially surrounding the receiving cavity and an end connected to the handle, with an opening which is defined in the end of the main body in air communication with the receiving cavity, so that the vibrating driving shaft is capable of being inserted into the receiving cavity through the opening; andan engaging assembly mounted in a side wall of the main body, the engaging assembly comprising an elastic member;wherein, a recess is defined in the outer surface of the side wall, the elastic member is deformably received in the recess,the elastic member is ...

BRUSHHEAD FOR POWER TOOTHBRUSH

The present disclosure provides a brushhead for an power toothbrush detachably attached to a handle of the power toothbrush, the handle including a vibrating drive shaft, the brushhead comprising: a main body defining a receiving cavity which is configured to receive at least a portion of the vibrating driving shaft, the main body including a cavity wall substantially surrounding the receiving cavity and an end connected to the handle, with an opening which is defined in the end of the main body in air communication with the receiving cavity, so that the vibrating driving shaft is capable of being inserted into the receiving cavity through the opening; and an engaging assembly mounted in a side wall of the main body, the engaging assembly comprising an elastic member, which is made by metal material; wherein, a recess is defined in the outer surface of the side wall, the elastic member is deformably received in the recess, the elastic member is elastically deformed by force provided from the vibrating drive shaft when the brushhead is attached to the handle of the power toothbrush. 1. A brushhead for a power toothbrush comprising:a bristle carrier,a plurality of bristles mounted on the bristle carrier,a stem coupled with the bristle carrier, the stem including a first end having a first opening, a second end coupled with the bristle carrier, a sidewall between the first end and the second end, and a first receiving cavity communicating with the first opening, the first receiving cavity being defined in the stem and substantially surrounded by the sidewall, the first receiving cavity being configured for receiving a vibrating drive shaft of the power toothbrush which is insertable into the first receiving cavity via the first opening, anda resilient spring member received in the sidewall of the stem,wherein when the brushhead is in an assembled status, the vibrating drive shaft is held in place by the resilient spring member inside the sidewall.2. The brushhead for ...

INTERDENTAL CLEANER USING WATER SUPPLY

The present disclosure is related to an interdental cleaner for operably connecting to an external water supply. The interdental cleaner includes a mounting bracket having a bracket inlet fluidly connected to the external water supply and a pressure regulation assembly operably connected to the mounting bracket. The pressure regulation assembly includes a regulation outlet fluidly connected to the bracket inlet. The interdental cleaner further includes a water flosser operably connected to the mounting bracket and fluidly connected to the regulation outlet. During use, water pressure of water at the regulation outlet is lower than a water pressure of water at the bracket inlet. 1. An interdental cleaner for operably connecting to an external water supply comprisinga mounting bracket having a bracket inlet fluidly connected to the external water supply;a pressure regulation assembly operably connected to the mounting bracket, the pressure regulation assembly having a regulation outlet fluidly connected to the bracket inlet; and 'a water pressure of water at the regulation outlet is lower than a water pressure of water at the bracket inlet.', 'a water flosser operably connected to the mounting bracket and fluidly connected to the regulation outlet; wherein'}2. The interdental cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the mounting bracket further comprisesa showerhead outlet for connecting to a showerhead; whereinthe showerhead outlet is in fluid communication with the bracket inlet and a water pressure at the showerhead outlet is substantially the same as the water pressure at the bracket inlet.3. The interdental cleaner of claim 1 , wherein the pressure regulation assembly is housed within the mounting bracket and comprisesa sealing member positioned within a flow path between the external water supply and the regulation outlet; anda diaphragm operably connected to the sealing member; whereinthe diaphragm moves the sealing member between a first open position and a second sealed ...

ORAL DEVICE

An oral care device comprising: a hollow shaft having a suction and a cleaning portion wherein the suction and the cleaning portion are fluidically connected; a suction activator provided to the shaft; a material supply channel comprising at least one material supply opening, wherein the material supply opening is configured to reversibly receive a pod; and at least one opening at the cleaning portion fluidically connected to a suction. In addition, there is provided a pod configured to be attached to an oral care device as disclosed above, the pod comprising a body configured to contain a material for treating an oral cavity, a neck, and a seal separating the body from the neck. A kit comprising the oral care device and a plurality of pods, a method for using the same, and additional embodiments of the present subject matter, are disclosed herein. 1. An oral care device comprising:a hollow shaft having a suction and a cleaning portion wherein the suction and the cleaning portion are fluidically connected;a suction activator provided to the shaft;a material supply channel comprising at least one material supply opening, wherein the material supply opening is configured to reversibly receive a pod; andat least one opening at the cleaning portion fluidically connected to a suction.2. The oral care device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft is straight.3. The oral care device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft is bent.4. The oral care device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft is bendable.5. The oral care device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning portion is rounded.6. The oral care device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning portion further comprises a plurality of bristles.7. The oral care device of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of bristles extends all through the cleaning portion.8. The oral care device of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of bristles is configured not to injure soft tissue in an oral cavity of a patient.9. The oral care device of claim 1 , ...

ORAL IRRIGATOR WITH WATER VOLUME STEPLESS ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

An oral irrigator includes a sprayer, a spray lance, a control switch, a vessel, a water pipe and a water volume stepless adjustment device. The water volume stepless adjustment device includes an adjusting switch, a controller and a signal output device. A signal output by the controller can be continuously adjusted for adjusting the adjusting switch to continuously adjust the magnitude of pressure of a fluid sprayed from the spray lance. When a user uses the oral irrigator, the user can adjust the water pressure according to personal tolerance and preferences until feeling most comfortable, thereby greatly enhancing the cleaning effect and comfort of the oral irrigator in a using process. The oral irrigator can also be connected to an oral observation instrument, so that under direct vision, the water volume is adjusted, the teeth and the oral cavity are cleaned, and the cleaning process can be shot and photographed. 1. An oral irrigator , comprising a sprayer , a spray lance , a control switch , a vessel , a water pipe and a water volume stepless adjustment device , wherein:A. the sprayer is disposed at a front end of the spray lance; the control switch is capable of controlling the spraying of a fluid in the spray lance; a fluid in the vessel is connected to the spray lance through the water pipe;B. the water volume stepless adjustment device comprises an adjusting switch, a controller and a signal output device; a signal output by the controller can be continuously adjusted for adjusting the adjusting switch to continuously adjust a magnitude of pressure of the fluid sprayed from the spray lance.2. The oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the signal adjusted by the controller is one selected from the group consisting of voltage claim 1 , current claim 1 , power claim 1 , frequency claim 1 , and waveform.3. The oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the adjusting switch is a knob type adjusting switch.4. The oral irrigator according to claim 3 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED ORAL IRRIGATION

Described herein are systems and methods for providing personalized oral irrigation. One variation of a system for personalized oral irrigation comprises a fluid reservoir and a customized oral insert in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir. The oral insert comprises an arrangement of fluid openings positioned based on the individual oral or dental structures of a user's teeth to provide a customized fluid flow over the user's teeth. Also described herein are methods for generating an arrangement of fluid openings in a customized oral insert. 1. A customized system for oral irrigation comprising:a fluid reservoir; anda customized oral insert in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir, wherein the customized oral insert comprises a plurality of manifolds in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and an arrangement of fluid openings positioned to provide a customized fluid flow to one or more teeth of a user, wherein the arrangement of fluid openings is determined based on at least one characteristic of the one or more teeth and/or gingiva; anda fluid switcher in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and the plurality of manifolds, wherein the fluid switcher is configured to cycle fluid flow individually to each manifold of the plurality of manifolds.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a fluid opening has a multi-lobe shape comprising a first lobe and a second lobe.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the multi-lobe shape further comprises a third lobe.45.-. (canceled)6. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first lobe and the second lobe define a lobe angle therebetween.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the lobe angle corresponds with a curvature of a gingival margin of the one or more teeth.8. The system of claim 3 , wherein the first lobe and the second lobe define a lobe angle therebetween that corresponds with a curvature of a gingival margin of the one or more teeth claim 3 , and the third lobe is approximately aligned along an ...

ILLUMINATED INTRA-ORAL DELIVERY DEVICE

A medical syringe with a light source mounted on a distal end of the syringe to provide illumination of an injection site, a battery pack receiver configured to receive a battery pack with magnetic attraction a proximal end of the syringe, and a control circuit that is configured to illuminate the light source when the control circuit detects movement of the syringe and disconnects the battery from the light source either after a fixed period of time or after motion of the syringe ceases. Ideally the light source is a disc-shaped array of LED lights. The syringe is constructed of materials that can be sterilized. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a syringe having a barrel with a proximal end and a distal end;a plunger mounted in the barrel and longitudinally slidable through the proximal end of the barrel;a light source mounted on the distal end of the barrel;a battery pack receiver on the proximal end of the barrel and configured to be electrically coupled to the light source;a control circuit electrically coupled to the battery pack receiver and the light source and configured to electrically couple the battery pack receiver and the light for a period of time of selectable duration.2. The apparatus of wherein the control circuit includes a timer to control illumination of the light source for the selectable period of time.3. The apparatus of wherein the control circuit includes a motion detector to detect motion of the syringe and to illuminate the light source in response to detecting motion of the syringe.4. The apparatus of wherein the battery pack is configured to cooperate with the battery pack receiver to form a handle at the proximal end of the barrel.5. The apparatus of wherein the barrel has a longitudinal axis and the light source comprises a ring array of LEDs arranged on the barrel to illuminate an injection site when the barrel longitudinal axis is oriented straight forward at an angle to the injection site in the range of 70 degrees to 90 degrees to ...

Methods for Providing Beneficial Effects to the Oral Cavity

A method for providing a beneficial effect to an oral cavity of a mammal, the method including contacting a plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity with a liquid effective for providing the beneficial effect to the oral cavity and providing reciprocation of the liquid over the plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity under conditions effective to provide the beneficial effect. 1. A method for providing a beneficial effect to an oral cavity of a mammal , said method comprising:providing an application tray comprising a liquid-contacting-chamber defined by front and rear inner walls and a base inner wall extending between and integral with the front and rear inner walls, said front and rear inner walls each including a plurality of openings through which liquid is directed to contact a plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity, andproviding reciprocation of said liquid over said plurality of surfaces of said oral cavity under conditions effective to provide said beneficial effect, wherein said step of providing reciprocation comprises alternately: (i) directing fluid into said chamber through said plurality of openings in said front inner wall and out of said chamber through said plurality of openings in said rear inner wall, and (ii) directing fluid into said chamber through said plurality of openings in said rear inner wall and out of said chamber through said plurality of openings in said front inner wall.2. The method of wherein said step of providing reciprocation comprises using at least one pump to alternately: (i) directing fluid into said chamber through said plurality of openings in said front inner wall and out of said chamber through said plurality of openings in said rear inner wall claim 1 , and (ii) directing fluid into said chamber through said plurality of openings in said rear inner wall and out of said chamber through said plurality of openings in said front inner wall.3. The method of wherein said beneficial effect is selected from the group ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS ASSOCIATED WITH A DENTAL DEVICE

A toothbrush that is configured to emit a solution responsive to a user interaction with the toothbrush. 1. A dental device comprising:a base with a reservoir, the reservoir being configured to house a solution;a neck with a conduit, the conduit having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the conduit being in communication with the reservoir;a head with a recess and a dimple, the distal end of the conduit being configured to supply the solution from the conduit onto the recess, wherein the recess is a depression within a surface of the head, wherein the dimple increases a surface area of the recess.2. The dental device of claim 1 , wherein the dimple is positioned at a midpoint of a longitudinal axis of the head claim 1 , and the recess is positioned between the dimple and a lower boundary of the head.3. The dental device of claim 1 , further comprising:a one way valve positioned within the recess, the one way valve being configured to allow fluid to flow onto the recess.4. The dental device of claim 1 , wherein the reservoir has a first cross sectional area that is larger than a variable cross sectional area of the conduit.5. The dental device of claim 4 , wherein the conduit has a decreasing cross sectional area from the proximal end to the distal end of the conduit.6. The dental device of claim 1 , further comprising:a first set of bristles positioned on the head; anda second set of removable bristles positioned on the head, the second set of removable bristles being hollow silicon tubes that are shorter than that of the first set of bristles.7. The dental device of claim 1 , further comprising:a rim positioned around a circumference of the head, the rim extending away from an upper surface of the head.8. The dental device of claim 7 , further comprising:a foam layer positioned adjacent to an inner surface of the rim, the foam layer having a height that is greater than that of the rim.9. The dental device of claim 1 , further comprising:a puck ...

ORAL CLEANING DEVICE WITH IMPROVED NOZZLE DESIGN

An elongated nozzle () for an oral cleaning device (), the elongated nozzle including: a proximal end () with an inlet orifice (); a distal end () with an outlet orifice (), where the outlet orifice is in fluid communication with the inlet orifice; and at least one structure () located between the inlet orifice and the outlet orifice, the at least one structure configured to break a liquid droplet traveling through the nozzle into two or more smaller liquid droplets. The at least one structure can also be configured to recapture residual liquid () remaining in the nozzle and organize the recaptured residual liquid into at least one liquid droplet (). The structure may be a hydrophobic region that recaptures and organizes the residual liquid. 2. The elongated nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one structure comprises a hydrophobic region.3. The elongated nozzle of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophobic region comprises a hydrophobic coating.4. The elongated nozzle of claim 2 , wherein the hydrophobic region comprises a hydrophobic microstructure.5. The elongated nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one structure comprises a plurality of alternating hydrophobic and non-hydrophobic regions.6. The elongated nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the at least one structure is further configured to recapture residual liquid remaining in the nozzle and organize the recaptured residual liquid into at least one liquid droplet.8. (canceled)9. The oral cleaning device of claim 7 , wherein the at least one structure comprises a hydrophobic coating.10. The oral cleaning device of claim 7 , wherein the at least one structure comprises a hydrophobic microstructure.11. The oral cleaning device of claim 7 , wherein the at least one structure comprises a plurality of alternating hydrophobic and non-hydrophobic regions.12. The oral cleaning device of claim 7 , wherein the nozzle is further configured to recapture residual liquid remaining in the nozzle and organize the recaptured residual ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING TEETH

Various embodiments for cleaning carious regions of a tooth are disclosed herein. For example, a dental apparatus can include a fluid platform having a chamber sized and shaped to retain fluid. The chamber can be configured to be coupled to the tooth over the carious region. A pressure wave generator having a distal end may be configured to be positioned in the chamber. The pressure wave generator may be configured to generate pressure waves in the retained fluid sufficient to clean the carious region. 1. A system for treating a tooth having a carious region , the system comprising:a fluid platform having a chamber sized and shaped to retain fluid, the chamber configured to be coupled to and at least partially seal against an external surface of the tooth over the carious region; anda pressure wave generator having a distal end configured to be positioned in the chamber and configured to generate pressure waves in the retained fluid sufficient to clean the carious region.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure wave generator is configured to generate pressure waves in the retained fluid sufficient to clean the carious region when the chamber is substantially filled with fluid.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid platform comprises a cap comprising the chamber claim 1 , and a seal configured to seal the cap to the tooth.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the cap is configured to be coupled to at least two adjacent teeth.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure wave generator comprises a liquid jet device claim 1 , a laser claim 1 , a mechanical rotor claim 1 , an ultrasonic horn claim 1 , or a piezoelectric oscillator.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the pressure wave generator comprises the liquid jet device.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid platform comprises an outlet configured to remove waste fluids from the chamber.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid platform comprises an inlet configured to deliver fluid to the ...

TOOTH CLEANING DEVICE HAVING INTERNAL FLUID CONDUIT FORMED THEREIN

The present disclosure relates to a tooth cleaning device having an internal fluid conduit formed therein, and the tooth cleaning device includes: a main body which has a tube T provided in the main body and selectively connectable with a drive unit ; and a cleaning body which is assembled to one side of the main body , and has the internal fluid conduit formed in the cleaning body and connectable with the tube T, in which at least one nozzle is formed to be opened at one end of the internal fluid conduit . Further, when the main body and the cleaning body are assembled, one end of the tube T is connected to one end of the internal fluid conduit so as to form a single continuous flow path, and through the single continuous flow path, a cleaning solution may be discharged or a fluid is sucked and then discharged to the outside. According to the present disclosure as described above, the main body and the cleaning body , which constitute the tooth cleaning device, may be assembled and disassembled, and as a result, it is possible to repair, replace, or wash some components such as the tube T and the internal fluid conduit by disassembling the components. 1. A tooth cleaning device having an internal fluid conduit formed therein , the tooth cleaning device comprising:a main body which has a tube provided in the main body and selectively connectable with a drive unit; anda cleaning body which is assembled to one side of the main body, and has the internal fluid conduit formed in the cleaning body and connectable with the tube, wherein at least one nozzle is formed to be opened at one end of the internal fluid conduit,wherein when the main body and the cleaning body are assembled, one end of the tube is connected to one end of the internal fluid conduit so as to form a continuous flow path, a flange is coupled to the cleaning body, a tube guide is provided below the flange, and the tube guide includes a guide plate which is supported and fixed on an inner surface of the ...

ELECTRIC BRUSH DEVICE AND METHOD

Embodiments of the invention relate to a brush-head assembly for a brush device, the brush head assembly comprising: a. an elongate body having proximal and distal ends and defining a elongate axis; and b. a brush disposed mounted onto the elongate body; c. a fluid-delivery lumen disposed within the elongate body along the elongate axis thereof; and d. a suction lumen having first and second portions, the first portion disposed within the elongate body along the elongate axis thereof, the second portion disposed at the proximal end of and in fluid communication with the first portion. 1. A brush-head assembly for a brush device , the brush head assembly comprising:a. an elongate body having proximal and distal ends and defining a elongate axis; andb. a brush disposed mounted onto the elongate body;c. a fluid-delivery lumen disposed within the elongate body along the elongate axis thereof; andd. a suction lumen having first and second portions, the first portion disposed within the elongate body along the elongate axis thereof, the second portion disposed at the proximal end of and in fluid communication with the first portion, at least some of the second portion protruding sideways from the elongate body to form an elongate-body-external portion of the suction lumen.2. A brush-head assembly for a brush device , the brush head assembly comprising:a. an elongate body having proximal and distal ends and defining a elongate axis; andb. a brush disposed mounted onto the elongate body;c. a fluid-delivery lumen disposed within the elongate body along the elongate axis thereof; andd. a suction lumen having first and second portions, the first portion disposed within the elongate body along the elongate axis thereof, the second portion disposed at the proximal end of and in fluid communication with the first portion, at least some of the second portion forming an elongate-body-external portion of the suction lumen.3. A system comprising:a. a brush head assembly; and i. an ...

Releasable Plug Connection Consisting of Two Components, Namely a Jack and a Plug, as well as a Jack and a Nozzle Tube Forming a Plug

A releasable plug connection for inserting a nozzle tube into a jack includes a hollow cylinder and a sleeve displaceably mounted on the cylinder. A nozzle tube, forming the hollow cylinder, is provided with radially spring-loaded lugs, the free ends of which are in contact with a locking surface. The locking surface is formed on a flange of the sleeve, which can slide relative to the hollow cylinder against the force of a spring. To release the connection, the sleeve is pushed back so that the lugs are pushed inwardly, and ends of the lugs slide from the locking surface. As soon as the lug ends have left the locking surface, the nozzle tube shoots from the jack under the action of the spring. 1. A nozzle tube comprising:a distal end for discharge of liquid into a body orifice,a proximal end for connection to a fluid discharge device, andat least one lug standing out from the nozzle tube at an acute angle towards the distal end that yields in radial direction under spring load.2. The nozzle tube according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle tube is an ear syringe nozzle tube.3. The nozzle tube according to claim 1 , wherein the nozzle tube is a dental water jet nozzle tube.4. The nozzle tube according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one lug is one of two lugs standing out from the nozzle tube at acute angles towards the distal end.5. The nozzle tube according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one lug is one of four lugs standing out from the nozzle tube at acute angles towards the distal end.6. The nozzle tube according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one lug has an end defining an end surface which claim 1 , in a relaxed spring state of the lug claim 1 , extends largely vertically with respect to a longitudinal axis of the nozzle tube.7. The nozzle tube according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one lug has a base formed by a web radially standing out from the nozzle tube.8. The nozzle tube according to claim 7 , wherein the web forms an abutting surface for a ...

Oral Irrigator

An oral irrigator is provided that has a pump unit having at least a first pump being connected or being connectable to at least a first fluid reservoir containing a first fluid, a control unit for controlling the pump unit, at least a first outlet nozzle for emitting fluid pumped from the first fluid reservoir to the first outlet nozzle during operation as a continuous or pulsating fluid jet, wherein the control unit is arranged to control the pump unit during operation in at least a first operation mode such that at least a first fluid jet parameter of the continuous or pulsating jet is automatically varied over time. 1. An oral irrigator comprising:a pump unit including at least a first pump being connected or being connectable to at least a first fluid reservoir arranged for containing a first fluid;a control unit for controlling the pump unit; andat least a first outlet nozzle for emitting fluid pumped from the first fluid reservoir to the first outlet nozzle during operation as a continuous or pulsating fluid jet;wherein the control unit is arranged to control the pump unit during operation in at least a first operation mode such that at least a first fluid jet parameter (Pj) of the continuous or pulsating jet is automatically varied over time.2. The oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the oral irrigator includes a second operation mode that differs from the first operation mode.3. The oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the oral irrigator includes at least a first control element for setting at least a first variation parameter by which the automatic variation of the first fluid jet parameter (Pj) is modified.4. The oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the oral irrigator is arranged to emit at least a first application substance.5. The oral irrigator according to claim 4 , wherein the first application substance is mixed at least with the first fluid.6. The oral irrigator according to claim 1 , wherein the oral irrigator further ...

FORCE EXERTING ASSEMBLY FOR ORAL IRRIGATING DEVICE

An oral irrigation device including a reservoir, a tip, and a pump. The pump is operative to draw fluid from the reservoir and propel the fluid to the tip. The pump includes a pump body fluidly connected to the reservoir and the tip, the pump body having an interior wall defining a pump chamber, the pump chamber terminating in an open end and a force exerting assembly that is receive within the pump chamber. The force exerting assembly is movable between a first position and a second position and includes a force exerting member and a compressible sealing member received around the force exerting member. The sealing member engages the interior wall of the pump body during movement from the first position to the second position and movement from the second position to the first position to prevent fluids from escaping the open end of the pump body. 1. An oral irrigation device comprising:a reservoir for storing fluid;a tip fluidly connected to the reservoir; and a pump body having an interior wall defining a pump chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir and the tip, the pump chamber terminating in an open end;', a force exerting member; and', 'a compressible sealing member received around the force exerting member, wherein the sealing member engages the interior wall of the pump body during movement from the first position to the second position and movement from the second position to the first position to prevent fluids from escaping from the open end of the pump body., 'a force exerting assembly received within the pump chamber of the pump body and moveable in a reciprocating motion between a first position and a second position, the force exerting assembly comprising], 'a pump operative to draw the fluid from the reservoir and propel the fluid to the tip, the pump comprising2. The oral irrigation device of claim 1 , wherein the force exerting member comprises:a top end; anda body portion extending from the top end, wherein the body portion has a constant ...

SHAVING SYSTEM

The invention relates to shaving systems containing a handle and replaceable cartridges and allowing a liquid to be supplied to the skin of the user during use. A shaving system comprises a handle () having an internal channel () for passing liquid; an adapter head () on the proximal end of the handle (), having a slot-type channel () which communicates with the channel () of the handle (); a cartridge holder () in the form of a floating arm which has an internal slot-type channel () and is disposed on the proximal end of the head (), said slot-type channel communicating with the slot-type channel () of the head (); a replaceable cartridge () and an adapter () connected to a liquid supply and having an internal channel () for passing liquid. The connections between adapter () and handle (), handle () and head (), and head () and cartridge holder () are made detachable by means of a pin/plug connection. The result is an improved quality of shaving and rinsing of the shaver, as well as reduced design complexity. 1. A shaving system comprising:a handle with an internal channel for passing liquid from a liquid source, the handle having a proximal end and a distal end;a transition head at the proximal end of the handle with a slot-type channel communicating with the internal channel of the handle;a cartridge holder in the form of a floating arm with an internal slot-type channel at the proximal end of the transition head communicating with the slot-type channel of the transition head; anda removable cartridge;wherein the connections between the handle and the head, the head and the cartridge holder are made detachable using a pin/plug connection, while in the distal end of the handle a socket is provided for inserting a proximal end of the adapter with the internal channel for passing liquid connected to the liquid source, and the connection between the cartridge and cartridge holder is configured to ensure the possibility of cartridge floating in its holder.2. The ...

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, and a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle. The cleaning tool includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle, and a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid. The fluid reservoir is connected to, and extends around, the stem. 1. A dental cleaning appliance comprising:a handle comprising a handle conduit system; and a cleaning tool fluid inlet port,', 'a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user, and', 'a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, the fluid reservoir comprising an inner wall, an external wall connected to and extending around the inner wall, and a fluid port,, 'a cleaning tool detachably connected to the handle, the cleaning tool comprising a cleaning tool conduit system, the cleaning tool conduit system comprisingwherein the handle conduit system comprises a handle fluid inlet port for receiving working fluid from the fluid port of the fluid reservoir and a handle fluid outlet port for conveying a burst of working fluid to the cleaning tool fluid inlet port.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is configured to store a liquid working fluid.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir has a capacity which is in the range from 5 to 50 ml.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is refillable.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid port is formed in the external wall of the fluid reservoir.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein at least part of the external wall is transparent.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the external wall has one of a curved shape claim 1 , a convex shape claim 1 , and a faceted shape.8. The appliance of claim 7 , wherein the external wall has a curvature which is one of ellipsoidal claim 7 , spheroidal and spherical.9. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid delivery system comprises a pump for ...

ORAL HEALTH DENTAL PRODUCT DISPENSING TOOTHBRUSH AND ORAL HEALTH SYSTEM INCLUDING TOOTHBRUSH AND DENTAL PRODUCT

In one aspect, the present invention relates to an oral health dental product dispensing toothbrush configured to selectively spray an oral health dental product directly into a user's mouth during use of the toothbrush and configured to selectively spray the oral health dental product directly onto bristles of a brush head in order to disinfect and/or sanitize the bristles. The oral health dental product is sprayed into the user's mouth and onto the brush bristles in a controlled manner and in the form of a fine, gentle, dispersed mist. In another aspect, the present invention relates to an oral health system including one or more of the toothbrushes according to the first aspect and one or more oral health dental products for use with the one or more toothbrushes. 1. An oral health dental product dispensing toothbrush , comprising:a brush head;a spray nozzle mounted in the brush head for spraying an oral health dental product in a controlled manner directly into the user's mouth, the oral health dental product being sprayed in the form of a fine, gentle, dispersed mist;a body supporting the brush head and having an internal reservoir containing a preselected amount of the oral health dental product and being disposed in fluid communication with the spray nozzle in the brush head; anda pump mechanism disposed within the body for feeding the oral health dental product from the reservoir to the brush head, wherein upon activation of the pump mechanism the spray nozzle sprays the oral health dental product in a controlled manner and in the form of a fine, gentle, dispersed mist directly into the user's mouth during use of the toothbrush.2. The oral health dental product dispensing toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein upon activation of the pump mechanism claim 1 , the spray nozzle is further configured to spray an oral health dental product in a controlled manner and in the form of a fine claim 1 , gentle claim 1 , dispersed mist directly onto bristles of a brush head in ...

LIGHTING DEVICE FOR A MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSTRUMENT

Medical or dental instruments having a lighting device, manufacturing methods for such instruments and various lighting devices having an optical semiconductor element are described. The lighting devices have, for example, a body, at least one radiation-emitting surface on a radiation-emitting end of the body and at least one fluid channel which is provided in the body and connects at least one opening which is provided on the radiation-emitting end to one or more fluid sources for dispensing fluid. The lighting devices have, for example, a hollow metallic sleeve, a transparent window for emission of electromagnetic radiation and a socket on which at least one optical semiconductor element is arranged. The socket is made of a ceramic, glass ceramic or glass material, and is connected to the hollow metallic sleeve by a material comprising metal and glass. 1. A lighting device for an instrument head of a medical or dental instrument , wherein a tool for acting on a treatment site is provided on the instrument head , and wherein the lighting device comprises:a receptacle or an opening, in which the tool can be accommodated,a body surrounding the receptacle or opening,at least one semiconductor element provided on the body, designed for emission of electromagnetic radiation,one or more optically-conducting radiation-emitting surfaces on a radiation-emitting end of the body of the lighting device, through which the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the at least one semiconductor element can be emitted by the lighting device, andat least one fluid channel, which is provided in the body of the lighting device and connects at least one opening for dispensing fluid on the radiation-emitting end of the lighting device to one or more fluid sources.2. The lighting device according to claim 1 , wherein the body of the lighting device comprises a lateral surface extending from the radiation-emitting end and forming a self-contained exterior circumference within which the at ...

Portable oral irrigator

A portable oral irrigator includes a charging seat assembly, a water container assembly, a housing assembly and a pump assembly. The charging seat assembly includes a charging seat base, a transparent charging seat member on the charging seat base, a first control board in the charging seat base, a first light guide line in the transparent charging seat member, a second light guide line in the charging seat base, a charging seat cover on the transparent charging seat member, and a charging socket projecting out of the charging seat cover. With provision of the charging seat assembly, the water container assembly, the housing assembly and the pump assembly, the pump unit draws water from the water container body and exits the water through the nozzle. The first and second light guide lines and the light guide strip emit light to indicate a current state of the oral irrigator. 1. A portable oral irrigator comprising:a charging seat assembly including a charging seat base, a transparent charging seat member disposed on the charging seat base, a first control board disposed in the charging seat base, a first light guide line disposed in the transparent charging seat member, a second light guide line disposed in the charging seat base, a charging seat cover disposed on the transparent charging seat member, and a charging socket projecting out of the charging seat cover;a water container assembly including a water container body releasably disposed on the charging seat cover; a thin water container plate disposed on an outer surface of the water container body; a water container socket disposed in the thin water container plate and having a bottom releasably connected to a top of the charging socket; a water container face plate disposed on an outer surface of the thin water container plate; and an annular joining member disposed on a top of the water container body;a housing assembly including a housing body and a light guide strip both disposed on a top of the annular ...

Pump body of oral irrigator

A pump body of an oral irrigator includes a mount, a motor disposed at a rear end away from the mount, a pinion disposed on a shaft of the motor, an annular gear disposed on a shaft member to mesh with the pinion, a cam disposed in the annular gear and adjacent to one side, a linkage secured to the cam, front and rear plungers disposed on a front end of the linkage, and a cylindrical tube disposed on the plungers in the mount. The rotation of the cam only allows the linkage to repetitively moves in a back-and-forth linear motion. Wear between the plungers and the cylindrical tube is decreased to a minimum and leakage is prevented. 1. A pump body of an oral irrigator comprising:a mount;a motor disposed at a rear end away from the mount;a pinion disposed on a shaft of the motor;a shaft member passing through the mount in front of the pinion;an annular gear disposed on the shaft member to mesh with the pinion;a cam disposed in the annular gear and adjacent to one side;a linkage secured to the cam;front and rear plungers disposed on a front end of the linkage;a cylindrical tube disposed on the plungers in the mount;a first silicon O-ring disposed on the linkage in a rear end of the cylindrical tube and having a front end adhered to the rear end of the cylindrical tube;a pump disposed at a front end of the cylindrical tube;a nozzle seat disposed at a front end of the pump;a first valve, a compression spring, and a second silicon O-ring disposed between the front end of the pump and the nozzle seat from rear to front sequentially;a nozzle extending from a front end of the nozzle seat;a lock plate for securing the nozzle to the nozzle seat;a third silicon O-ring and a fourth silicon O-ring disposed between the rear end of the nozzle seat and the lock plate from rear to front sequentially wherein the third silicon O-ring is fastened between the nozzle seat and the lock plate, the fourth silicon O-ring is secured onto the nozzle, and the fourth silicon O-ring is adhered to ...

Portable oral irrigator

A portable oral irrigator includes a nozzle, a handle, an outer water container and an inner water container. The nozzle is at an upper end of the portable oral irrigator. The handle is below the nozzle. The outer water container is below the handle. The inner water container is below the outer water container. A sealing ring is at a bottom of the inner water container for sealing the inner water container. An annular silicone sealing member is at a joining portion of the outer water container and the inner water container. A gasket is between the outer water container and the handle. An air passable silicone seal is on the gasket. With provision of the air passable silicone seal, a raised bottom of the air passable silicone seal contracts to close its cross-shaped opening due to water pressure in the outer water container, thereby preventing leakage.

ORAL CLEANING DEVICE WITH ADJUSTABLE FLUID DYNAMICS

An oral cleaning device () including: a nozzle portion () configured to direct a plurality of liquid droplets; an actuator (); a mode selector (); a liquid reservoir () wherein in operation liquid is moved from the liquid reservoir into an orifice () at the proximal end of the nozzle; a system () configured to drive a plunger or piston element () toward the proximal end of the nozzle to create a spray of liquid droplets when the moving air comes into contact with the liquid; a control unit () configured to control the system to drive the plunger a predetermined number of times in response to a single actuation of the actuator, where the control unit is further configured to accept input from the user via the mode selector, and the mode selector is configured for the user to select a number of liquid bursts that will be delivered in response to a single actuation of the actuator. 1. An oral cleaning device comprising:a nozzle portion configured to direct a plurality of liquid droplets from a distal end thereof;an actuator;a mode selector;a liquid reservoir wherein in operation liquid is moved from the liquid reservoir into an orifice at the proximal end of the nozzle;a system driving a plunger or piston element toward the proximal end of the nozzle with sufficient force that air acted on by the plunger or piston element is forced into the nozzle at a high rate of speed sufficient to create a burst of liquid droplets when the moving air comes into contact with the liquid; anda control unit configured to control the system to drive the plunger a predetermined number of times in response to a single actuation of the actuator;wherein the control unit is further configured to accept input from a user via the mode selector, and wherein the mode selector is configured for the user to select a number of liquid bursts that will be delivered in response to a single actuation of the actuator.2. The oral cleaning device of claim 1 , further comprising one or more mode indicators ...

System and Apparatus for Controlling the Flexibility and Stiffness of a Superelastic Endodontic File

The aim of the invention disclosed herein is to control and regulate the stiffness and flexibility of an endodontic file exploiting its super-elastic and shape-memory characteristics. This result is achievable thanks to temperature-induced phase transformations of the file performed by a proper heating and cooling system managed by a control system in a handpiece. Different designs of the apparatus implementing the proposed solution are disclosed. 110-. (canceled)11: An apparatus for controlling and regulating a flexibility and a stiffness of an endodontic super-elastic file , the endodontic super-elastic file comprising-a hand-piece comprising a super-elastic file having a transition temperature (T) , a head portion coupled to the hand-piece , a contiguous neck portion and a cutting portion forming a tip , said apparatus including a probe for measuring a file temperature , a measuring device for measuring motor speed and torque , an inner piping for fluids , and a heating and cooling system managed by a programmable Control Unit , wherein the heating and cooling system adjusts the temperature of said file from a starting temperature (T) to an adjusted temperature (T) , wherein said heating and cooling system comprises at least one duct where a cooling and heating fluid is to flow towards the file , a nozzle connected to the duct to spread said cooling and heating fluid towards the file , and wherein the apparatus comprises a flow controller that controls spreading of the cooling and heating fluid , a regulator that regulates a fluid temperature of the cooling and heating fluid and controls a display , to visualize settings and measurements , wherein said Control Unit receives the torque measured by the measuring device and the starting temperature (T) of the file measured by the probe , and calculates the adjusted temperature (T) according to a mathematical relationship as a function of the measured torque , shows the adjusted temperature (T) on the display and ...

ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH WITH CONTROLLED SUCTION AND IRRIGATION

A toothbrush for use by an operator and capable of being connected to a suction device and a syringe. The toothbrush includes a head, a handle, and a suction assembly. The head includes a plurality of bristles and an irrigation port configured to be in fluid communication with the syringe. The handle is coupled to the head and includes a user interface and a controller configured to actuate at least one of rotation, oscillation, and vibration of the plurality of bristles in response to feedback from the operator through the user interface. The suction assembly is coupled to one of the head and the handle and configured to be coupled to the suction device. The suction assembly includes a suction tip that is movable relative to the head. 1. A toothbrush for use by an operator and capable of being connected to a suction device and a syringe , the toothbrush comprising:a head including a plurality of bristles and an irrigation port configured to a be in fluid communication with the syringe; a user interface, and', 'a controller configured to actuate at least one of rotation, oscillation, and vibration of the plurality of bristles in response to feedback from the operator through the user interface; and, 'a handle coupled to the head, the handle includinga suction assembly coupled to one of the head and the handle and configured to be coupled to the suction device, the suction assembly including a suction tip that is movable relative to the head.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , whereinthe handle includes a track, and a suction tube, wherein the suction tip is positioned at a first end of the suction tube, and', 'a slider configured to be coupled to a second end of the suction tube and the suction device, the slider configured to engage the track and move back and forth along the track., 'the suction assembly includes3. The toothbrush of claim 2 , wherein the slider includes a tube portion configured to be coupled to the suction tube and the suction device claim 2 , and a ...

Oral Rinsing Apparatus

An oral rinsing apparatus that washes away plaque, bacteria, and food debris that might reside on the teeth and along the gumline includes a handle, a nozzle, and a water supply line. The handle is adjacently attached to the nozzle. The water supply line that is connected to the handle and positioned opposite to the nozzle. The water supply line is in fluid communication with an existing water source diverter and provides a stream of water into the handle and the nozzle. The stream of water then flows through a first channel of the handle and a second channel of the nozzle before discharges through a head of the nozzle. A flow-activation button of the handle turns on and off the stream of water that exits through the head as a plurality of flow control settings are integrated into the head. 1. An oral rinsing apparatus comprises:a handle;a nozzle;a water supply line;the handle comprises a handle body, a first channel, and a flow-activation button;the nozzle comprises a nozzle body, a second channel, a head, and a plurality of flow control settings;the first channel traversing along the handle body;the flow-activation button being integrated into the handle body;the second channel traversing along the nozzle body;the plurality of flow control settings traversing through the head;the head being rotatably connected to a top end of the nozzle body;a top end of the handle body being terminally attached to a bottom end of the nozzle body;the water supply line being terminally connected to a bottom end of the handle body, opposite of the nozzle; andthe water supply line being in fluid communication with the plurality of flow control settings through the first channel and the second channel.2. The oral rinsing apparatus as claimed in comprises:the handle further comprises an outlet aperture and an inlet aperture;the outlet aperture and the inlet aperture being delineated by the first channel;the outlet aperture being positioned adjacent to the top end of the handle body; ...

WATER PUMPING DEVICE FOR WATER FLOSSER AND WATER FLOSSER

The present disclosure relates to a water pumping device for a water flosser, which includes a mounting base, a transmission assembly, a connecting member, and a piston. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission member. The connecting member is disposed in the mounting base in a reciprocally movable manner in a first direction. The first transmission member is rotatable about a first rotation axis perpendicular to the first direction, and in mating connection with the connecting member. The first transmission member is eccentrically disposed with respect to the first rotation axis. During a rotation of the first transmission member about the first rotation axis, the first transmission member reciprocates in the first direction, so as to drive the connecting member to reciprocate in the first direction. The reciprocation of the connecting member in the first direction can drive the piston to reciprocate in the first direction. 1. A water pumping device for a water flosser , comprising:a mounting base;a transmission assembly comprising a first transmission member rotatably connected to the mounting base about a first rotation axis, the first transmission member being eccentrically disposed with respect to the first rotation axis;a connecting member disposed in the mounting base in a reciprocally movable manner in a first direction perpendicular to the first rotation axis, and in mating connection with the first transmission member to drive the connecting member to reciprocate in the first direction during a rotation of the first transmission member about the first rotation axis; anda piston detachably connected to the connecting member to reciprocate in the first direction with the connecting member.2. The water pumping device according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting member comprises a limiting groove extending longitudinally in the first direction;wherein the water pumping device further comprises a limiting shaft fixedly connected to the mounting ...

Water-pic toothbrush

A toothbrush including: a body, the body having a head with bristles; and a manually operated pump formed in the body, the pump having a nozzle for drawing a liquid into the body and expelling the water from the body. The nozzle can be disposed on the head on a surface opposite to a surface on which the bristles are disposed. The pump can further include: a reservoir disposed in the body for containing the liquid, the nozzle being in fluid communication with the reservoir; a shaft movably disposed in the reservoir, the shaft having a first seal substantially disposed at a free end of the shaft; and a second seal disposed in the body for sealingly engaging with an outer surface of the shaft. The first seal can be a piston a grip can be disposed at an other end of the shaft.

Oral Care System and Oral Care Device

Disclosed is an oral care system, comprising: an oral care implement, comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and a cavity in the body, the body defining an opening of the cavity; and a plurality of dentifrice-free oral care devices in the cavity, each of the oral care devices comprising an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent. Also disclosed is an oral care device, comprising: a storage portion comprising a sealed vessel having an interior holding an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent; and an applicator connected to the storage portion; wherein the vessel or a seal thereof is breakable to place the interior of the vessel in fluid communication with the applicator. 1. An oral care system , comprising: a body comprising a handle and a head at an end of the handle, the head having at least one oral care element extending therefrom, and', 'a cavity in the body, the body defining an opening of the cavity; and, 'an oral care implement, comprisinga plurality of dentifrice-free oral care devices in the cavity, each of the oral care devices comprising an oral care composition comprising an oral care agent.2. The oral care system of claim 1 , wherein each of the oral care devices comprises a predetermined dose or volume of the oral care agent comprised in the oral care device.3. The oral care system of claim 1 , wherein each of the oral care devices comprises the same oral care composition and an equal predetermined dose of the oral care agent.4. (canceled)5. The oral care system of claim 1 , wherein each of the oral care devices is a single-use device.6. The oral care system of claim 1 , wherein each of the oral care devices is sealed to isolate the oral care composition from an exterior of the oral care device.7. The oral care system of claim 6 , wherein each of the oral care devices is sealed by a removable lid claim 6 , film or sheet ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND PRODUCTS FOR MONITORING HEALTH

Methods, systems, and products monitor a person's regimen for medicinal and dietary restrictions. When the person's regimen requires a liquid medication or supplement, an oral instrument is commanded to dispense a dosage of fluid. The oral instrument stores a reservoir of the fluid. If the oral instrument is a spoon, for example, the spoon may automatically dispense cough syrup or other medicine. A toothbrush, likewise, may automatically dispense mouthwash. A sensor may confirm presence of the oral instrument in the person's mouth, thus ensuring the dosage of fluid is ingested. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, by a mobile communication device including a processor, a message sent via a wireless network from an oral instrument, the message specifying an identifier associated with the oral instrument;identifying, by the mobile communication device, a regimen by querying an electronic database for the identifier specified by the message, the electronic database electronically associating regimens to identifiers including the identifier associated with the oral instrument; andsending, by the mobile communication device, responsive to a determination that the oral instrument is present in an oral cavity, a dosage command via the wireless network to the oral instrument, the determination being made based on a detected movement of the oral instrument satisfying a threshold, the dosage command instructing the oral instrument to dispense a dosage of a fluid, the dosage of the fluid being determined from the regimen.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving claim 1 , by the mobile communication device claim 1 , data sent from the oral instrument.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the data indicates the detected movement.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the dosage command indicates the dosage of the fluid.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising logging claim 1 , by the mobile communication device claim 1 , the dispensation in an electronic journal.6. ...

DENTAL WATER JET DEVICE

An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth. The embodiment includes a base unit defining a cavity. The cavity contains a pump, which may move pressurized water from a reservoir to a tip in fluid communication with the pump. The pump may be secured within the cavity by at least one vibration reduction mount. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and/or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue. The base may include a plurality of footings that elevate the base unit above a surface supporting the base unit. Also, the base may include a basin for receiving a reservoir. The basin may include a reservoir valve initially biased to a closed position and operationally attached to the reservoir, and a tube projection connected to the base unit and opening the valve when the reservoir is received within the basin. The basin and the reservoir are configured to guide the reservoir valve adjacent to the tube projection. 1. A dental water jet handle comprisinga housing defining a fluid conduit;a nozzle tip operationally and releasably attached to the housing and having an annular groove formed therein;a pause button; anda stop plunger attached to the pause button and at least partially received within the fluid conduit, whereindepressing the pause button halts a fluid flow through the fluid conduit and the nozzle tip.2. The dental water jet handle of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle tip latch biased to engage the annular groove to hold the nozzle tip in place;3. The dental water jet handle of claim 2 , wherein the nozzle tip latch comprisesa latch body;a latch aperture defined by the latch body and proportioned to receive a nozzle tip; whereinat least a portion of the latch body engages the annular groove of the nozzle tip.4. The dental water jet handle of claim 3 , wherein the nozzle tip latch further comprises a latch spring for biasing the latch body toward the annular groove.5. The ...

FLOW-TYPE ULTRASONIC ORAL CAVITY WASHING DEVICE AND FLOW-TYPE ULTRASONIC ORAL CAVITY WASHING METHOD

This invention is achieved to provide a water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning device and a method for water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning for surely and efficiently cleaning an oral cavity. In the water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning device , cleaning liquid W from a cleaning-liquid supplying device is supplied into a transducer case through a supply port . Ultrasonic waves S are propagated into the cleaning liquid W from an ultrasonic transducer mounted in a transducer mounting part inside the transducer case . The water-flow of the cleaning liquid W is collected at the apical-part inside the transducer case , and then emitted from the issue into the oral cavity, wherein power supply of 100W or less is supplied to the ultrasonic transducer of 50 mm or less in diameter to propagate the ultrasonic waves S of 100 kHz or more to 3 MHz or less in frequency into the cleaning liquid W 1. A water-flow ultrasonic oral-cavity cleaning device to clean an oral cavity ultrasonically by a water-flow of cleaning liquid in which ultrasonic waves are propagated , characterized by a case comprising an ultrasonic transducer to propagate the ultrasonic waves into the cleaning liquid , a transducer mounting part provided at one end of the case to mount the ultrasonic transducer , a supply port to supply the cleaning liquid to a vibrating surface of the ultrasonic transducer , an outlet port provided on the apical end that is tapered toward the other end against the transducer mounting part to emit water flow of the cleaning liquid , by a cleaning-liquid supplying means that is connected to the supply port to supply the cleaning liquid into the case , and by a cleaning-liquid discharging means to discharge the cleaning liquid which was used in ultrasonically oral-cavity cleaning , whereof the oscillation frequency to activate the ultrasonic transducer is 100 kHz or more and 3 MHz or less , and the diameter of the ultrasonic transducer is 50 mm or less , and the power ...

TOOTHBRUSH

A toothbrush comprises a handle section and a brush head. The handle section further comprises a channel having at least one outlet opening which is fluidly coupled to a toothpaste supply, wherein the toothpaste is conveyed from the toothpaste supply via the channel to the at least one outlet opening via a suction process carried out with a mouth of an user. 122-. (canceled)23. A toothbrush comprising:a handle section comprising a channel;a brush head comprising at least one outlet opening fluidly coupled to one end of the channel; anda toothpaste supply positioned in the handle section and fluidly coupled to an opposing end of the channel,wherein toothpaste can be conveyed from the toothpaste supply via the channel to the at least one outlet opening using a suction process carried out with a mouth of a user.24. The toothbrush according to claim 23 , wherein the toothpaste supply comprises a pressure device configured to exert a pressure on the toothpaste in order to support the suction process.25. The toothbrush according to claim 24 , wherein the pressure device comprises an elastic balloon filled with the toothpaste claim 24 , and wherein the elastic balloon further comprises an open end configured to fluidly couple with the channel.26. The toothbrush according to claim 24 , wherein the pressure device comprises at least one pressure region in the handle section configured to reduce a volume of the toothpaste supply is reduced by applying pressure to the pressure region.27. The toothbrush according to claim 26 , wherein the handle section is comprised of an elastic material which has a shape memory.28. The toothbrush according to one of claims 23 , wherein the brush head comprises a tubular outlet channel which protrudes into the toothpaste supply.29. The toothbrush according to claim 28 , wherein a conical connection is configured to fluidly couple the tubular outlet channel to the at least one outlet opening of the toothpaste supply.30. The toothbrush according ...

WATER FLOSSER

The present disclosure discloses a water flosser comprises a housing, a tooth irrigation portion, a water nozzle portion, a winding mechanism, and a water pipe configured to be bent and wound. The tooth irrigation portion is disposed in the housing and comprises a water inlet and a water outlet. The water nozzle portion is in communication with the water outlet of the tooth irrigation portion. 1. A water flosser , comprising:a housing,a tooth irrigation portion,a water nozzle portion,a winding mechanism, and the tooth irrigation portion is disposed in the housing and comprises a water inlet and a water outlet,', 'the water nozzle portion is in communication with the water outlet of the tooth irrigation portion,', 'the winding mechanism is connected to the housing and comprises a rotating portion configured to rotate relative to the housing,', 'a first end of the water pipe is relatively fixed on the rotating portion,', 'the first end of the water pipe is configured to be in communication with the water inlet of the tooth irrigation portion,', 'the water pipe is wound on the rotating portion, and', 'a second end of the water pipe is configured to extend out of the winding mechanism., 'a water pipe configured to be bent and wound, wherein2. The water flosser according to claim 1 , wherein:the winding mechanism is disposed in the housing,an accommodating space configured to receive the water pipe is disposed between the housing and the winding mechanism, andthe second end of the water pipe is configured to extend out of the housing.3. The water flosser according to claim 1 , comprising: the water connector rotatably cooperates with and is in communication with the water inlet of the tooth irrigation portion, and', 'the first end of the water pipe is fixedly connected to and is in communication with the water connector., 'a water connector, wherein4. The water flosser according to claim 3 , wherein:the rotating portion comprises a water outlet cover, andthe water outlet ...

ORAL CARE DEVICE

A device for directing a liquid onto a plurality of surfaces of the oral cavity, the device including a chamber for maintaining the liquid proximate the surfaces, where the chamber is defined by front, rear and base inner walls of the device and the front and rear inner walls each include a plurality of openings, the devices further including a first manifold and a second manifold, a first port and a second port; and means for providing an effective seal of the device within the oral cavity. 1. A mouthpiece for directing a liquid onto a plurality of surfaces of an oral cavity of a mammal , said mouthpiece comprising:a chamber for maintaining said liquid proximate said plurality of surfaces, said chamber defined by front and rear inner walls and a base inner wall of said mouthpiece, said base wall extending between said front and rear inner walls, said front and rear inner walls comprising a plurality of openings,a first manifold for containing a first portion of said liquid and providing said first portion to said chamber through said openings of said front inner wall,a second manifold for containing a second portion of said liquid and providing said second portion to said chamber through said openings of said rear inner wall,a first port for conveying said first portion of liquid to and from said first manifold,a second port for conveying said second portion of liquid to and from said second manifold;wherein said mouthpiece comprises only two ports, said first and second ports, for conveying liquid to and from said mouthpiece.2. The mouthpiece of further comprising means for attaching said mouthpiece to means for providing said liquid to said mouthpiece.3. The mouthpiece of wherein said means for attaching comprises a quick disconnect structure for attaching said mouthpiece to said means for providing said liquid to said mouthpiece.4. The mouthpiece of wherein said means for attaching comprises a support plate fixedly attached to the front of said mouthpiece and ...

DENTAL HYGIENE DEVICE

A dental hygiene device includes a reservoir for storing fluid. The reservoir includes an inlet and an outlet. The dental hygiene device includes a pump having a piston driven by a motor. The pump is in fluid communication with the reservoir. The piston has a forward stroke and a backward stroke for providing a pulsating fluid flow through the outlet of the reservoir. The dental hygiene device includes a transmission connecting the pump and the motor and means to provide intermittent pauses in the pulsating fluid flow. 1. A dental hygiene device comprising:a reservoir for storing fluid, the reservoir having an inlet and an outlet;a pump having a piston driven by a motor, the pump in fluid communication with the reservoir, the piston having a forward stroke and a backward stroke for providing a pulsating fluid flow through the outlet of the reservoir;a transmission coupled between the pump and the motor; andmeans to provide intermittent pauses in the pulsating fluid flow.2. The dental hygiene device of claim 1 , wherein the forward stroke and the backward stroke of the piston are non-symmetrical.3. The dental hygiene device of claim 2 , wherein the transmission includes an elliptical gear set.4. The dental hygiene device of claim 2 , wherein the transmission includes a non-circular cam.5. The dental hygiene device of claim 4 , wherein the non-circular cam is an oval cam.6. The dental hygiene device of claim 4 , wherein the non-circular cam is a triangular cam.7. The dental hygiene device of claim 1 , further including a printed circuit board assembly configured to selectively energize and de-energize the motor.8. The dental hygiene device of claim 3 , wherein the elliptical gear set includes an elliptical drive gear coupled to the motor and an elliptical driven gear meshed with the elliptical drive gear claim 3 , and wherein the elliptical drive gear and the elliptical driven gear are non-circular such that the forward stroke and the backward stroke of the piston are ...

Toothbrush System for Treating Intubated Patients

An oral care system for a defined oral care cleaning cycle comprising a base module 100 , a head module 150 comprising a toothbrush-bristle brush 165 disposed on a bristle-retaining surface of the head module, and a tail module 151 . A multi-input/multi-display counter 149 is disposed on a base-module main body 110 of the main body 100 . The multi-input/multi-display counter 149 independently displays first and second count-states, and includes first and second independently-operable user inputs that are respectively associated with the first and second count-states such that: (a) in response to user engagement of the first user input, the first count state is incremented or decremented; and (b) in response to user engagement of the second user input, the second count state is incremented or decremented.

Solar powered dental hygiene device

A solar powered dental hygiene device is described and includes a hollow handle including a switch disposed an outer surface; a cleaning assembly including a head, a brush type cleaning unit rotatably disposed on the head, and a neck extending out of the head and configured to releasably secure to the handle; a solar module disposed on the outer surface of the handle and configured to generate electrical power in response to light; a rechargeable battery disposed in the handle and configured to store the electrical power wherein the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the switch; a drive source disposed in the handle and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; and a rotation member disposed in the handle and electrically connected to the drive source. The cleaning unit is configured to rotate in response to an activation of the rotation member. 1. A dental hygiene device comprising:a hollow handle including an on/off switch disposed an outer surface;a cleaning assembly including a head, a cleaning unit rotatably disposed on the head, and a neck extending out of the head and configured to releasably secure to the handle;a solar module disposed on the outer surface of the handle and configured to generate electrical power in response to light;a rechargeable battery disposed in the handle and configured to store the electrical power wherein the rechargeable battery is electrically connected to the on/off switch;a drive source disposed in the handle and electrically connected to the rechargeable battery; anda rotation member disposed in the handle and electrically connected to the drive source;wherein the cleaning unit is configured to rotate in response to an activation of the rotation member.2. The solar powered dental hygiene device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning unit is a plurality of bristles.3. The solar powered dental hygiene device of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning unit is an interdental brush.4. The solar powered dental hygiene ...

NOZZLE FOR ORAL IRRIGATOR DEVICE INCLUDING A NOZZLE SPACER ASSEMBLY

A nozzle () for an oral irrigator device () having a guidance tip () with at least one orifice () at one end, and a nozzle spacer assembly () positioned around the at least one orifice (). The at least one orifice is configured to expel a fluid as one of a jet, a spray, or any combination thereof. The nozzle spacer assembly () comprises at least two pairs of pliable spacers () that extend from the surface () for ensuring that the area at an entrance of an interproximal space between two teeth are treated, and (ii) establishing an improved angle of impact of the fluid expelled from the orifice. 1. A nozzle for an oral irrigator device , comprising:an elongated body having a channel;a guidance tip located at a distal end of the elongated body, wherein said guidance tip includes two orifices coupled to the channel and disposed within a surface of said guidance tip, the orifices evenly spaced apart from a center of the surface of said guidance tip, and further being spaced apart from one another within the surface of said guidance tip such that during use the first orifice is located in front of a first tooth and the second orifice is located in front of a second tooth wherein the orifices are configured to expel a fluid as one of a jet, a spray, or any combination thereof; anda nozzle spacer assembly positioned around the orifices of said guidance tip, wherein said nozzle spacer assembly comprises at least two pairs of pliable spacers that extend from the surface of said guidance tip by a prescribed amount for establishing an angle of impact of the fluid expelled from the orifices.212. The nozzle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two pairs of pliable spacers of the nozzle spacer assembly comprise a first pair and a second pair claim 1 , wherein the first pair extends along a line (L) in a first direction and the second pair extends along a line (L) in a second direction claim 1 , and the lines of the first and second pairs are perpendicular to one another.3. The nozzle ...

ORAL CLEANSING DEVICE WITH REMOVABLE BASE

A toothbrush or oral cleaning implement including a handle defining a first fluid conduit and a handle inlet port, a brush tip extending from a first end of the handle and defining a second fluid conduit, the second fluid conduit in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit, a brush head supported on an end of the brush tip including a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the second fluid conduit, a handle valve positioned between the handle inlet port and the first fluid conduit, and a base removably connected to the second end of the handle. The base including a base fluid inlet port that connects with an external fluid source, a base fluid outlet port in fluid communication with the base fluid inlet port, and a base valve that selectively opens and closes the base fluid outlet port. 1. A toothbrush with water flossing features comprising:a handle defining a first fluid conduit therein and a handle inlet port;a brush tip extending from a first end of the handle and defining a second fluid conduit therein, the second fluid conduit in fluid communication with the first fluid conduit;a brush head supported on a distal end of the brush tip, wherein the brush head comprises a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the second fluid conduit; a base fluid inlet port configured for connection with an external fluid source;', 'a base fluid outlet port in fluid communication with the base fluid inlet port;', 'a base valve configured to selectively open and close the base fluid outlet port; and, 'a base removably connected to a second end of the handle, the base comprisinga handle valve positioned between the handle inlet port and the first fluid conduit;wherein when the base is connected to the toothbrush, the base valve and the handle valve are open such that fluid can flow through the base fluid outlet port, into the first fluid conduit, into the second fluid conduit, and out the fluid outlet.2. The toothbrush of claim 1 , wherein when the base is removed from ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED ORAL CARE

Described herein are systems and methods for providing personalized oral care. A system for oral care comprises an oral insert. The oral insert is sized and shaped according to a user's oral cavity, and has a plurality of fluid nozzles and an effluence conduit to channel fluid out of the user's oral cavity. Pressurized fluid provided through the nozzles are directed to, for example, the interproximal spaces between the user's teeth. In some variations, a system comprises an oral insert and an elastomeric substrate that is attached to the oral insert. In some variations, the elastomeric substrate comprises a textured surface vibrates and/or mechanically agitates and/or translates along the surface of the user's teeth. In some variations, a system for oral care comprises a microbiome collection chamber. Some variations comprise dental shim devices that are used for acquiring oral structure data and alignment between the upper and lower arches. 1. A system for cleaning a user's oral cavity , the system comprising:a fluid reservoir; and ["an upper portion that is sized and shaped to receive a user's upper teeth,", "a lower portion that is sized and shaped to receive a user's lower teeth, and", "a plurality of fluid nozzles located in the upper portion and the lower portion and directed toward interproximal spaces between the user's teeth, and", "an effluence conduit located between the upper portion and the lower portion and configured to channel fluid from a posterior or lingual region to an anterior or facial region of the user's oral cavity."], 'an oral insert comprising'}2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid effluence conduit comprises a central port located at a central region of the oral insert claim 1 , wherein a posterior opening of the central port is configured to channel fluid from the posterior or lingual region of the user's oral cavity to the anterior or facial region of the user's oral cavity.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fluid effluence ...

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A pump assembly for a dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid chamber, a piston, and a drive. The drive rotates a coupling member having two angularly opposed pins. An arm pivotably connected to the piston has a seat for receiving one of the pins to couple the piston to the drive. Through continued rotation of the coupling member, the piston moves within the fluid chamber to draw fluid into the fluid chamber until the second detent contacts the arm to push it away from the first detent to decouple the drive from the piston. This allows a compressed spring to actuate the piston to urge a burst of fluid from the fluid chamber. 1. A pump assembly for a dental cleaning appliance , the pump assembly comprising:a positive displacement pump comprising a fluid chamber having a fluid inlet connectable to a source of fluid, and a fluid outlet;a drive for actuating the pump to draw fluid into the fluid chamber through the fluid inlet;an energy storer that converts kinetic energy generated during actuation of the pump by the drive into potential energy, and stores the potential energy; anda first coupling member connected to the pump and a second coupling member connected to the drive, the second coupling member being rotatable relative to the first coupling member;wherein one of the coupling members comprises a track for receiving a detent disposed on the other coupling member, the detent being moveable between a first track position, in which the drive is coupled to the pump, and a second track position with relative movement between the coupling members;whereby as the second coupling member rotates in a rotational direction from a first angular position, in which the detent is in the first track position, to a second angular position which is angularly spaced from the first angular position, the detent remains in the first track position so that the pump is actuated by the drive to draw fluid into the fluid chamber, and as the second coupling member rotates in the ...

NOZZLE FOR ORAL IRRIGATOR DEVICE INCLUDING A DYNAMIC NOZZLE ACTUATOR WITH RESPONSIVE MATERIALS

A nozzle () for an oral irrigator device () having a guidance tip () with an orifice at one end, and a dynamic nozzle actuator () positioned within said guidance tip. The orifice () is configured to expel a fluid as one of a jet, a spray, or any combination thereof. The dynamic nozzle actuator () comprises at least one responsive material adapted for being energized and configured to implement at least one dynamic actuation of an effective channel () for dynamically influencing at least one of (i) a direction of fluid expelled from the orifice (), (ii) an angle of fluid expelled from the orifice (), (iii) a cross-sectional width of fluid expelled from the orifice (), and (iv) any combination thereof. 1. A nozzle for an oral irrigator device , comprising:an elongated body having a channel;a guidance tip located at one end of the elongated body, wherein said guidance tip includes an orifice coupled to the channel and configured to expel a fluid as one of a jet, a spray, or any combination thereof; anda dynamic nozzle actuator positioned within said guidance tip, wherein said dynamic nozzle actuator comprises at least one responsive material adapted for being energized in a prescribed manner and configured to implement at least one dynamic actuation of an effective channel for dynamically influencing at least one of (i) a direction of fluid expelled from the orifice, (ii) a spray angle of fluid expelled from the orifice, (iii) a cross-sectional width of fluid expelled from the orifice, and (iv) any combination thereof,wherein the at least one dynamic actuation of the effective channel comprises a motion imparted to the effective channel selected from the group consisting of translation, rotation, resizing, and any combination thereof, and (A) translating the effective channel between a first position and a second position, wherein the first and second positions of the effective channel are different lateral positions perpendicular to a principal axis of the orifice, ...

ORAL CAVITY CLEANER INCLUDING MOUTHPIECE

An oral cavity cleaner according to the present disclosure includes: a handle including an inflow path through which washing water flows; and a mouthpiece having spray holes for spraying the washing water into an oral cavity, in which the mouthpiece includes: a labial surface corresponding portion formed at a position facing labial surfaces of teeth; a buccal surface corresponding portion connected to the labial surface corresponding portion and formed at a position facing buccal surfaces of the teeth; a lingual surface corresponding portion formed at a position facing lingual surfaces of the teeth; and an intermediation portion configured to connect the labial surface corresponding portion and the lingual surface corresponding portion and having two opposite ends starting from a connection point between the labial surface corresponding portion and the lingual surface corresponding portion.

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING TEETH AND ROOT CANALS

Various systems, method, and compositions for treating a tooth are disclosed herein. For example, an apparatus for treating a tooth is disclosed. The apparatus can include a chamber having an access port which places the chamber in fluid communication with a treatment region of the tooth when the chamber is coupled to tooth. A fluid motion generator can be coupled to the chamber. The fluid motion generator can be configured to direct fluid across the access port to generate fluid motion in the chamber. In various embodiments, fluid motion (e.g., vortices, swirl, etc.) can be induced at or near treatment regions of the tooth, such as a root canal or carious region. 129.-. (canceled)30. An apparatus for treating a tooth , the apparatus comprising:a chamber having an access port which places the chamber in fluid communication with a treatment region of the tooth when the chamber is coupled to the tooth, the access port having a central axis;a fluid motion generator being arranged to generate rotational fluid motion in the chamber; anda suction port communicating with the chamber on a side of the chamber opposite of the access port, and being disposed relative to the access port such that the central axis of the access port passes through the suction port.31. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the suction port is symmetric about the central axis.32. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein a center of the suction port lies on the central axis.33. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the fluid motion generator generates a swirling influent fluid path around the central axis.34. The apparatus of claim 33 , wherein the apparatus is configured to draw outgoing fluid from the treatment region to the suction port in a path that flows inside the swirling influent fluid path with a suction force applied to the suction port.35. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the central axis lies substantially perpendicular to the suction port.36. The apparatus of claim 30 , wherein the suction ...

Dental Pipette

A dental pipette. The dental pipette includes a container having a chamber configured to receive and retain fluids therein. A nozzle positioned at one end of the container is in fluid communication with the chamber via a conduit. A plurality of apertures disposed on the nozzle enable fluids within the chamber to be dispensed from the nozzle. A plurality of bristles extend radially outwardly from the nozzle and taper in length from one end of the nozzle to a second end of the nozzle forming a cone-like construction. The apertures and bristles are positioned at intervals and assist with the cleaning of teeth, gums, and the like. A hollow, beveled tip disposed at one end of the nozzle facilitates easy insertion under the gum line and in between teeth. Usage of the dental pipette provides protection from gum infection, bone loss, and tooth loss. 1) A dental pipette , comprising:a container including a chamber in fluid communication via a conduit with a nozzle disposed at a first end, the chamber configured to store fluid therein;the nozzle including a plurality of apertures positioned at intervals therealong;a plurality of bristles extending radially outwardly from the nozzle, wherein the plurality of bristles taper in length from a first end of the nozzle to a second end of the nozzle forming a cone-like structure around the nozzle;the plurality of apertures staggered annually about a perimeter of the nozzle and along a length of the nozzle.2) The dental pipette of claim 1 , wherein:the nozzle comprises a hollow tip.3) The dental pipette of claim 2 , wherein:the hollow tip is beveled.4) (canceled)5) The dental pipette of claim 1 , wherein:the container and the nozzle are of unitary construction.6) The dental pipette of claim 2 , wherein:the container comprises a flexible sidewall, the flexible sidewall configured to dispense a fluid content of the chamber through both the plurality of apertures and the hollow tip when squeezed radially inwardly.7) The dental pipette of ...

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir. 1. A dental cleaning appliance comprising:a handle;a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid;a fluid delivery system for receiving the working fluid from the fluid reservoir and delivering the working fluid to the teeth of a user during use, the fluid delivery system comprising a nozzle for delivering the working fluid to the teeth of the user;a light source located within the handle and external to the fluid reservoir for illuminating at least part of the fluid reservoir;a light emitting surface located on an end surface of the handle which faces the fluid reservoir, the light emitting surface emitting light emitted from the light source for illuminating the at least part of the fluid reservoir; anda control circuit for activating the light source.2. The appliance of claim 1 , further comprising a stem extending between the handle and the nozzle claim 1 , and wherein the fluid reservoir is connected to the stem.3. (canceled)4. The appliance of claim 1 , comprising a light pipe located within the handle for conveying light emitted from the light source towards the fluid reservoir.5. (canceled)6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir covers the light emitting surface of the handle.7. The appliance of claim 6 , wherein the end surface of the handle is concave in shape.8. The appliance of claim 2 , wherein the stem is detachably connected to the handle.9. The appliance of claim 8 , wherein the control circuit is configured to inhibit the activation of the light source when the stem is detached from the handle.10. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir comprises a light emitting surface for ...

WATER FLOSSER

The present disclosure discloses a water flosser comprises a housing, a tooth irrigation portion, a water nozzle portion, a winding mechanism, and a water pipe configured to be bent and wound. The tooth irrigation portion is disposed in the housing and comprises a water inlet and a water outlet. The water nozzle portion is in communication with the water outlet of the tooth irrigation portion. 1. A water flosser , comprising:a housing,a water nozzle portion,a winding mechanism, and the winding mechanism is connected to the housing and comprises a rotating portion configured to rotate relative to the housing,', 'a first end of the water pipe is relatively fixed on the rotating portion,', 'the water pipe is wound on the rotating portion,', 'a second end of the water pipe is configured to extend out of the winding mechanism, and', 'the water pipe is in communication with the water nozzle portion., 'a water pipe configured to be bent and wound, wherein2. The water flosser according to claim 1 , comprising: the tooth irrigation portion is disposed in the housing and comprises a first water connection opening and a second water connection opening,', 'the first end of the water pipe is configured to be in communication with the first water connection opening of the tooth irrigation portion, and', 'the water nozzle portion is configured to be in communication with the second water connection opening of the tooth irrigation portion., 'a tooth irrigation portion, wherein3. The water flosser according to claim 1 , wherein:the winding mechanism is disposed in the housing,an accommodating space configured to receive the water pipe is disposed between the housing and the winding mechanism, andthe second end of the water pipe is configured to extend out of the housing.4. The water flosser according to claim 1 , comprising: the water tank comprises a first water connection opening,', 'the first end of the water pipe is configured to be in communication with the first water ...

DENTAL TREATMENT SYSTEM

A treatment instrument can include a fluid platform comprising a chamber and an access port to provide fluid communication between a treatment region of the tooth and the chamber, the chamber having a central axis. The treatment instrument can include a first fluid supply port disposed to direct a fluid stream of a first material into the chamber along a stream axis non-parallel to the central axis. The treatment instrument can include a second supply port distal the first fluid supply port, the second supply port disposed to direct a second material to be entrained with the fluid stream into the chamber. 1. A treatment instrument comprising:a fluid platform comprising a chamber and an access port to provide fluid communication between a treatment region of the tooth and the chamber, the chamber having a central axis;a first fluid supply port disposed to direct a fluid stream of a first material into the chamber along a stream axis non-parallel to the central axis; anda second supply port distal the first fluid supply port, the second supply port disposed to direct a second material to be entrained with the fluid stream into the chamber.2. The treatment instrument of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid supply port comprises a nozzle configured to form a liquid jet comprising the first material.3. The treatment instrument of claim 1 , further comprising a first composition supply line to deliver the first material to the first supply port and a second composition supply line to deliver the second material to the second supply port.4. The treatment instrument of claim 3 , wherein the fluid platform comprises a manifold body having an inner sidewall that at least partially defines the chamber and a supply pathway in the manifold body claim 3 , the supply pathway in fluid communication with the second supply port.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. The treatment instrument of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure wave ...

STEAM CLEANING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

According to various implementations, a dental cleaning device includes a steam conduit and a cooling fluid conduit. The steam conduit has a distal tip with an opening defined therein that allows steam to be applied intraorally close to a dental implant to flush away bacteria that has colonized on or adjacent the dental implant. The cooling fluid conduit has a distal tip with an opening defined therein that allows a cooling fluid to be applied intraorally close to the dental implant following the application of the steam to cool the tissue and prevent overheating of the tissue and bone adjacent the dental implant. For example, the cooling fluid may be applied intermittently with the steam, or the cooling fluid may be applied continuously while the steam is applied intermittently, according to various implementations. 1. (canceled)2. The method of claim 13 , wherein the cooling fluid has a temperature of about 98.6° F. or less.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 13 , whereinthe first time period begins in response to receiving a first input from a control device; andthe first time period ends in response to receiving a second input from the control device.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the control device comprises a timer.8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. A method of steam cleaning an intra-oral surface of a dental implant comprising:applying steam to an intraoral surface of a dental implant for a first time period; andapplying a cooling fluid to the intraoral surface of a dental implant for a second time period, the second time period immediately following the end of the first time period,wherein the cooling fluid prevents the steam from damaging bodily tissues and bone adjacent the intra-oral dental implant surface.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the first time period is about 3 seconds and the second time period is about 2 seconds.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein steam is applied again ...

ADAPTERS WITH LIGHT SOURCES FOR DENTAL AIR/WATER SYRINGES

A method of converting an air/water dental syringe of the type having a syringe body and an autoclavable dental tip and lacking illumination into a converted air/water dental syringe adapted to be used with a disposable dental tip different from the autoclavable dental tip and with illumination capabilities includes using a conversion kit having a retainer body and a self-contained module. The syringe body is attached to a proximal end of the retainer body through a proximal opening for providing air and water. A proximal end is inserted into a distal opening of the retainer body. The self-contained module includes a light-emitting diode (LED), a battery powering the LED, and a switch to turn the LED ON and OFF. Light emitted from the LED provides illumination through a light opening on an outer surface of the retainer body generally towards a distal end of the disposable dental tip. 1. A method of converting an air/water dental syringe of the type having a syringe body and an autoclavable dental tip and lacking illumination into a converted air/water dental syringe adapted to be used with a disposable dental tip different from the autoclavable dental tip and with illumination capabilities , the method comprising the steps of:providing a conversion kit having a retainer body and a self-contained module, the retainer body including an outer surface, a proximal end with a proximal opening and a distal end with a distal opening, the self-contained module including a light-emitting diode (LED), a battery powering the LED, and a switch to turn the LED ON and OFF, the retainer body further including a light opening on the outer surface of the retainer body towards the distal opening of the retainer body;removing the autoclavable dental tip from the syringe body;attaching the syringe body to the proximal end of the retainer body through the proximal opening for providing air and water;inserting a proximal end of the disposable dental tip into the distal opening of the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING AN ORAL IRRIGATOR

The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for electronic control of an operating level of an oral irrigator, particularly when flow from the oral irrigator is paused. Methods for controlling an operational level include: determining an operational level of the oral irrigator, including whether the operational level is a standby mode; receiving sensor data from one or more sensors; determining whether a key sensor indicator is above, below, or at a threshold. If the key sensor indicator is above a threshold, the operational level is changed to standby mode. If the key sensor indicator is at or below the threshold, the operational level remains at the current level. If the key sensor indicator is below the threshold, and the current operational level is the standby mode, the operational level is changed to the operational level set before entering standby mode. 1100. An oral irrigator () system comprising:{'b': '103', 'claim-text': [{'b': '106', 'a handle portion ();'}, {'b': '109', 'a nozzle ();'}, {'b': 112', '106', '109, 'a channel () in fluid communication with the handle portion () and the nozzle (); and,'}, {'b': 115', '142', '145', '112, 'an actuator (), the actuator arranged to at least partially alter a flow () of a fluid () through the channel ();'}], 'an irrigator tip (), the irrigator tip comprising{'b': 151', '145', '154, 'a reservoir () containing the fluid (), the reservoir in fluid communication with a pump ();'}{'b': 357', '157', '142, 'one or more sensors (, ) arranged to detect a change in the flow (); and,'}{'b': '172', 'claim-text': determine whether a key sensor indicator is above, below, or at a threshold; and', {'b': 100', '100', '100, 'if the key sensor indicator is above a threshold, change an operational level of the oral irrigator () to a standby mode; or if the key sensor indicator is at or below the threshold, remain at a current operational level; or if the key sensor indicator is below the threshold, and the current ...

ORAL CLEANSING DEVICE WITH MAGNETIC FLUID CONNECTOR

An oral cleansing device including a handle, a brush head removably connected to the handle at a top end of the handle, a base unit that supports a reservoir to serve as a fluid source, a fluid tube extending from the base unit, and a fluid connector connected to the fluid tube and removably connected to the handle at a bottom end of the hand to connect the handle to the fluid source. The fluid connector includes a magnetic element configured to provide a magnetic attraction to the base unit, thereby assisting in securing the fluid connector to the base unit. 1. An oral cleansing device comprising:a handle;a brush head removably connected to the handle at a top end thereof;a base unit that supports a reservoir to serve as a fluid source;a fluid tube extending from the base unit; anda fluid connector connected to the fluid tube and removably connected to the handle at a bottom end thereof to connect the handle to the fluid source, the fluid connector including a magnetic element configured to provide a magnetic attraction to the base unit, thereby assisting in securing the fluid connector to the base unit.2. The oral cleansing device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid connector includes a bottom cap assembly including a retainer at a top end thereof and a bottom cap claim 1 , and the magnetic element is received within the bottom cap assembly between the retainer and the bottom cap.3. The oral cleansing device of claim 2 , wherein the bottom cap includes a cavity defined therein that receives the magnetic element claim 2 , and the retainer is adhered to the bottom cap at a top end thereof to provide a fluid tight seal for the cavity.4. The oral cleansing device of claim 2 , wherein the bottom cap forms a bottom surface of the fluid connector claim 2 , the bottom surface is in contact with a top surface of the base unit when the fluid connector rests on the base unit.5. The oral cleansing device of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic element is disposed within the fluid ...

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle, a display, and a control circuit for activating the display. The handle includes a body which is gripped by a user during use of the appliance, a transparent panel beneath which the display is located, and a layer of reflective material disposed on an external surface of the panel and through which, during use, the activated display is visible to the user. 1. A dental cleaning appliance comprising:a handle;a display; anda control circuit for activating the display,wherein the handle comprises a body which is gripped by a user during use of the appliance, a transparent panel beneath which the display is located, and a layer of reflective material disposed on an external surface of the panel and through which, during use, the activated display is visible to the user.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the layer of reflective material has a transmissivity which is in the range from 70 to 90%.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the layer of reflective material is applied to the panel using a printing process.4. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the layer of reflective material is applied to the panel using a hot stamping process.5. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the panel is molded on to the layer of reflective material.6. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the layer of reflective material is formed from one of a polyester and a polycarbonate material.7. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the panel is formed from a transparent polycarbonate material.8. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein at least an adjoining portion of the body is overmolded on to the panel.9. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the body of the handle is formed from a blend of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylnitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) materials.10. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises at least one user-operable button having a flexible membrane which is pressed by the user to operate the button claim 1 , and wherein the flexible ...

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle; an electronic display, and a control circuit for activating the display. The handle includes a body and a transparent panel connected to the body. The panel defines a trough-shaped recess beneath which the display is located. 1. A dental cleaning appliance comprising:a handle;a display; anda control circuit for activating the display,wherein the handle comprises a body and a transparent panel connected to the body, the panel defining a trough-shaped recess, and wherein the display is located beneath the recess.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the recess is concave in shape.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the recess is defined by a concave wall of the panel.4. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the concave wall extends substantially the length of the recess.5. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the body is substantially cylindrical in shape claim 3 , and wherein the radius of curvature of the concave wall is smaller than the radius of curvature of the body.6. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the panel is formed from a different material from at least an adjoining portion of the body.7. The appliance of claim 6 , wherein said at least an adjoining portion of the body is overmolded on to the panel.8. The appliance of claim 6 , wherein the body of the handle is formed from a blend of polycarbonate (PC) and acrylnitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) materials.9. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the panel is formed from a transparent polycarbonate material.10. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the handle comprises at least one user-operable button having a flexible membrane which is pressed by the user to operate the button claim 1 , and wherein the flexible membrane is molded on to the panel.11. The appliance of claim 10 , wherein the flexible membrane is formed from a thermoplastic elastomeric material.12. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the body comprises an end surface claim 1 , and wherein the recess adjoins ...

Cleaning appliance

A dental cleaning appliance includes a fluid reservoir for storing working fluid, a nozzle for delivering working fluid to the teeth of a user, a light source for illuminating the fluid reservoir and a control circuit for activating the light source to generate an alert which is conveyed to the user through the illumination of the fluid reservoir.

APPLICATOR FOR DISPENSING MATERIALS THROUGH A WATER-JET DEVICE

An applicator for dispensing materials therethrough when using a water jet device, which includes: a dispensing member comprising a cannular member having an inner cavity therein, having a recess formed therein, where cannular member comprises openings thereover; and a cover covering the cannular member such as to enclose the recess to form a space between the cover and the cannular member in which the material is located. This space is configured for containing a material therein to allow dispending the contained material through the plurality of openings into the cavity of the cannular member to enable dispensing allotted portions of the material when a respective water jet is directed towards a respective jet tip of the water jet device. The applicator can be removable from the water jet device to allow replacing or refilling thereof and to allow using the water jet device without the applicator. 2. The applicator according to is configured to be installed between the jet tip of said water jet device and a water pipe for allowing the water to pass therethrough before exiting said jet tip.3. The applicator according to further comprises a connector and an adaptor claim 1 , said connector allows removably connecting a first edge of said applicator to said jet tip and said adaptor allows connecting a second opposite edge of said applicator to said water pipe.4. The applicator according to further comprising a removable gel applying member including an elongated member having a plurality of openings thereover claim 1 , wherein a frontal edge thereof is sealed claim 1 , said elongated member is configured to be inserted through the applicator's inner cavity claim 1 , said gel applying member is further configured to connect to a pressable gel container for enabling to insert the gel into said applicator through said elongated member claim 1 , wherein said sealed edge also seals said first rime of the applicator and thereby forces the pressed gel only through the ...

APPLICATOR FOR DISPENSING MATERIALS THROUGH A WATER-JET DEVICE

An applicator for dispensing materials through a water jet device comprising a dispensing member having an inner cavity therein, the dispensing member comprises a plurality of openings thereover for allowing water and dispensing materials to enter and exit the cavity; and a cover serving as a removable tip of the water jet device, covering the dispensing member such that it forms a space between the cover and the dispensing member in the area of the openings of the dispensing member for containing a dispensing material therein. The applicator is configured for connecting to the water jet device such as to have water jet thereof directed through the cavity of the dispensing member and for dispensing allotted portions of the dispensing materials into the water jet through the openings of the dispensing member. The applicator is also configured for removably connecting to the water jet device for replacing and/or refilling thereof. 1. An applicator for dispensing materials through a water jet device , said applicator comprising:a) a dispensing member having an inner cavity therein, said dispensing member comprises a plurality of openings thereover for allowing water and dispensing materials to enter and exit said cavity; andb) a cover covering said dispensing member in such a manner that it forms a space between said cover and said dispensing member in the area of the openings of said dispensing member for containing a dispensing material therein, said cover is configured as a tip of the water jet device,wherein said applicator is configured for connecting to the water jet device such as to have water jet thereof directed through said cavity of said dispensing member,wherein the dispensing material in said space is dispensable through said plurality of openings from said space and into said cavity of said dispensing member such that once a water jet is directed by said water jet device through said cavity of said dispensing member, a portion of the water jet enters ...

Smart oral hygiene aid

A method, system, apparatus and non-transitory computer readable medium for determining a user's state of oral hygiene including a hollow handle member having an internal chamber to house a fluid cartridge, a head member connected on one end to the handle member to rotate at fixed angular increments, a head platform including at least one bristle platform, an fluid conduit that is disposed within the head member and a fluid cartridge including at least one fluid chamber and a negotiating neck to attach to the negotiating portal, and circuitry configured to detect a brushing motion, identify at least one type of the at least one oral hygiene fluid within the oral hygiene fluid chamber and regulate a predetermined output quantity of the oral hygiene fluid to the moldable shape head via the oral hygiene fluid conduit based on the detected brushing motion.

Dental cleaning instrument

A tooth cleaning apparatus for an incapacitated patient which utilizes pressurized liquid to dislodge debris from a tooth area and a suction pump to remove the debris and spent liquid from the incapacitated patient. A handle portion has a first channel which delivers the pressurized liquid and a second channel for the suction function. These channels communicate with a head portion which is configured to be placed over a tooth of the incapacitated patient to simultaneously both rinse and suction the debris and liquid. In this manner, excess water and debris is prevented from collecting in the mouth of the incapacitated patient. 1. A dental instrument comprising:a) a handle portion adapted to be grasped by a user, said handle portion having a first channel and a second channel therein; '1) irrigation ports communicating with the first channel in the handle portion, said irrigation ports configured to direct a liquid flow against the at least one tooth, and,', 'b) a head portion attached to an end of the handle portion and configured to be placed over at least one tooth but no more than three teeth, said head portion having,'}2) suction ports communicating with the second channel in the handle portion, said suction ports adapted to remove liquid and debris from the area of the at least one tooth.2. The dental instrument according to claim 1 , wherein the handle portion and the head portion are capable of being subjected to autoclave sterilization temperatures and pressures.3. The dental instrument according to claim 1 , further including a manually operated valve controlling the liquid flow through said first channel.4. The dental instrument according to claim 3 , wherein pressure on the head portion causes said manually operated valve to open.5. The dental instrument according to claim 3 , wherein the manually operated valve is attached to the handle portion.6. The dental instrument according to claim 3 , wherein said manually operated valve also controls an amount ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERSONALIZED ORAL CARE

Described herein are systems and methods for providing personalized oral care. A system for oral care comprises an oral insert. The oral insert is sized and shaped according to a user's oral cavity, and has a plurality of fluid nozzles and an effluence conduit to channel fluid out of the user's oral cavity. Pressurized fluid provided through the nozzles are directed to, for example, the interproximal spaces between the user's teeth. In some variations, a system comprises an oral insert and an elastomeric substrate that is attached to the oral insert. In some variations, the elastomeric substrate comprises a textured surface vibrates and/or mechanically agitates and/or translates along the surface of the user's teeth. In some variations, a system for oral care comprises a microbiome collection chamber. Some variations comprise dental shim devices that are used for acquiring oral structure data and alignment between the upper and lower arches. 1. A system for cleaning a user's oral cavity , the system comprising:a fluid reservoir; and ["an upper portion that is sized and shaped to receive a user's upper teeth,", "a lower portion that is sized and shaped to receive a user's lower teeth, and", "a plurality of fluid nozzles located in the upper portion and the lower portion and directed toward interproximal spaces between the user's teeth, and", "an effluence conduit located between the upper portion and the lower portion and configured to channel fluid from a posterior or lingual region to an anterior or facial region of the user's oral cavity."], 'an oral insert comprising2112.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of International Patent Application No. PCT/US2020/028311, filed Apr. 15, 2020, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/833,926, filed Apr. 15, 2019, and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/879,983, filed Jul. 29, 2019, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.Tooth-brushing, interdental ...

AN INTEGRATED FLUID CONNECTION/DRIVE TRAIN INTERFACE FOR AN ORAL HEALTHCARE APPLIANCE AND METHOD

An integrated fluid connection/drive train interface () for an oral healthcare appliance () having a fluid connection interface () mechanically coupled with the drive shaft () and further configured to couple to a removable brushhead (). The fluid connection interface includes a fluid inlet coupling () coupled, via a fluid channel (), to the fluid reservoir, and a fluid outlet coupling (). Responsive to the brushhead being removably coupled, the fluid outlet coupling of the fluid connection interface establishes a water/air tight sealing arrangement with a fluid interface receiver port () of the brushhead. In addition, the drive shaft is configured for driving the brushhead and the fluid connection interface while maintaining the water/air tight seal between the fluid outlet coupling and the fluid interface receiver port of the brushhead. 1. An integrated fluid connection/drive train interface for an oral healthcare appliance , comprising:a handle;an actuator located within the handle and having a drive shaft extending from a distal end thereof, the actuator being configured to move the drive shaft about a principal axis thereof;{'b': '8', 'a fluid reservoir configured to store fluid for delivery, coupled to a pump () for moving fluid from the reservoir through a fluid channel; and'}a fluid connection interface mechanically coupled with the drive shaft, and further configured to be coupled to a removable brushhead, the fluid connection interface having a fluid inlet coupling and a fluid outlet coupling, the fluid inlet coupling being coupled to at least one fluid channel for enabling delivery of the fluid from the fluid reservoir to the fluid outlet coupling of the fluid connection interface,wherein responsive to the brushhead being removably coupled, the fluid outlet coupling of the fluid connection interface establishes at least one of a water tight or air tight sealing arrangement with a fluid interface receiver port of the removable brushhead, andfurther wherein ...

ORAL IRRIGATION SYSTEM

An oral irrigation system is disclosed. The oral irrigation system includes a spray head comprising a nozzle configured to generate a stream of liquid to clean the teeth or gum tissue of a user. A mounting structure is configured to mount the spray head to a sink or adjacent the sink to a counter to which the sink is mounted. An installation assembly is configured to mechanically and fluidly connect to a plumbing system of a building. The plumbing system supplies water to the sink by way of a first water supply line. The installation assembly is configured to direct a portion of the water from the first water supply line to the spray head. A hose provides fluid communication between the spray head and the installation assembly. 1. An oral irrigation system comprising:a spray head comprising a nozzle configured to generate a stream of liquid to clean the teeth or gum tissue of a user, the spray head configured to mount to a sink or to a structure near the sink;an installation assembly configured to mechanically and fluidly connect to a plumbing system of a building, the plumbing system supplying water to the sink by way of a first water supply line, the installation assembly configured to direct a portion of the water from the first water supply line to the spray head; anda hose to provide fluid communication between the spray head and the installation assembly.2. The oral irrigation system of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting structure configured to mount the spray head to a sink or adjacent the sink to a counter to which the sink is mounted.3. The oral irrigation system of claim 2 , wherein the mounting structure comprises a flange to be disposed about a hole through the sink or the counter claim 2 , and wherein the hose passes through the hole when the hose is connected to the spray head and the installation assembly.4. The oral irrigation system of claim 3 , wherein the hose is retractable through the hole when the hose is connected to the spray head and ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ROOT CANALS OF TEETH

Apparatus and methods for endodontic treatment of teeth provide effective cleaning of organic material (such as pulp and diseased tissue) from the root canal system. In an embodiment, a compressor system generates high pressure liquid (e.g., water) that flows through an orifice to produce a high-velocity collimated jet of liquid. The high-velocity jet is directed toward a surface of a tooth, for example, an exposed dentinal surface, and impingement of the jet onto the surface generates an acoustic wave that propagates throughout the tooth. The acoustic wave effectively detaches organic material from dentinal surfaces and tubules. The detached organic material is flushed from the root canal system by the liquid jet and/or by additional irrigation. 137-. (canceled)38. A method of removing organic material from a root canal , comprising:directing a liquid jet into the pulp chamber of a tooth through an opening in a side of the tooth at a substantial angle to the long axis of a root canal.39. The method of claim 38 , comprising forming a second opening into the pulp chamber prior to said directing said liquid jet into said pulp chamber.40. The method of claim 39 , comprising flowing irrigation liquid into one of said openings and out of the other.41. The method of claim 39 , wherein said openings are small relative to the dimensions of said pulp chamber.4248-. (canceled)49. A method of removing organic material from a root canal of a tooth claim 39 , comprising:forming an opening in a side surface of the tooth;positioning a handpiece on the side surface of the tooth near the opening, the handpiece comprising an acoustic energy generator; andactivating the acoustic energy generator to propagate acoustic waves in the tooth to substantially remove organic material from the root canal.50. The method of claim 49 , wherein activating the acoustic energy generator comprises directing energy through the opening in the side surface of the tooth.51. The method of claim 50 , ...

Cleaning appliance

A fluid delivery system of a dental cleaning appliance includes a pump for drawing a working fluid through a fluid inlet, a hydraulic actuator for receiving working fluid from the pump, a drive for actuating the pump, and a nozzle having a fluid outlet for ejecting working fluid from the appliance. The drive includes a motor and a control circuit for operating the motor. The control circuit is configured to detect stalling of the motor in response to the load applied to the pump by the pressurized working fluid stored in the accumulator, and to deactivate the motor when stalling of the motor has been detected.

CLEANING APPLIANCE

A dental cleaning appliance includes a handle and a fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system includes a nozzle for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user. The nozzle moves relative to the handle as the appliance is moved along the teeth of the user. A sensor provides an output which varies with movement of nozzle relative to the handle. A control circuit actuates the delivery of working fluid to the teeth of the user depending on the output from the sensor. The control circuit is configured to adjust a parameter of the delivery to the teeth of the user, such as the volume of working fluid within a delivery, depending on the variation with time of the output from the sensor. 1. A dental cleaning appliance comprising:a handle;a fluid delivery system for delivering a burst of working fluid to the teeth of a user;a nozzle for contacting the teeth of the user or a contact member for contacting the teeth of the user, the nozzle or contact member being moveable relative to the handle as the appliance is moved along the teeth of the user;a sensor for providing an output which varies with movement of the nozzle or contact member relative to the handle; anda control circuit for actuating a delivery of at least one burst of working fluid to the teeth of the user depending on the output from the sensor;wherein the control circuit is configured to adjust a parameter of the delivery to the teeth of the user depending on the variation with time of the output from the sensor.2. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to adjust a parameter of the delivery to the teeth of the user depending on the magnitude of the output from the sensor.3. The appliance of claim 1 , wherein the control circuit is configured to adjust a parameter of the delivery to the teeth of the user depending on the variation with time of the rate of change of the output from the sensor.4. The appliance of claim 3 , wherein the control circuit is configured ...