44 results about "Oral irrigation" patented technology

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. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. The reservoir may be removed from the base unit so that it may be filled with the fluid. The reservoir may support a container for storing tips or other items. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and / or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue.

According to one broad aspect of one embodiment of the present invention, disclosed herein is a hand held oral irrigation device having a tip for dispensing fluids. In one example, an oral irrigation device includes a body portion, and a reservoir for storing fluids, wherein the body and / or the reservoir define a first major diameter at a lower end of the oral irrigation device, and define a second major diameter at an upper end of the oral irrigation device, the first major diameter being larger than the second major diameter. In this example, by providing such a geometry for the device, a user can grasp the device with one hand about the second major diameter during use. In another example, the body includes a pump for pumping fluids from the reservoir to the tip, wherein the pump includes an inlet valve and an outlet valve, the inlet valve including a reed valve made of flexible fabric material. The outlet valve may also include a reed valve made of flexible fabric material.

An integrated or combined oral care device having an oral cleaning device including a handle, and one or more cleaning head assemblies and a fluid irrigation assembly attached or attachable to the oral cleaning device.

A valve for adjusting the flow of water through an oral irrigation device is connected to a shower head by a flexible conduit. The valve is located on a handle connected to a water-dispensing pick for cleaning teeth and gums. An impeller-type pump is provided in the flexible conduit to pulsate the water.

A valve for adjusting the flow of water through an oral irrigation device connected to a shower head is located on a handle connected to a water-dispensing syringe or pick. Rotation of the valve controls the amount and pressure of water dispensed through the syringe or pick in a direct stream from the shower head.

An apparatus for providing a pressurized water stream for cleaning gums and teeth 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.

An oral hygiene device having, in one embodiment, a unique, peristaltic pump water streaming or jet action; and in another embodiment, a multi-headed toothbrush may also be disposed on the end of a handle on which the jet nozzle or nozzles are disposed.

According to one broad aspect of one embodiment of the present invention, disclosed herein is a hand held oral irrigation device having a tip for dispensing fluids. In one example, an oral irrigation device includes a body portion, and a reservoir for storing fluids, wherein the body and / or the reservoir define a first major diameter at a lower end of the oral irrigation device, and define a second major diameter at an upper end of the oral irrigation device, the first major diameter being larger than the second major diameter. In this example, by providing such a geometry for the device, a user can grasp the device with one hand about the second major diameter during use. In another example, the body includes a pump for pumping fluids from the reservoir to the tip, wherein the pump includes an inlet valve and an outlet valve, the inlet valve including a reed valve made of flexible fabric material. The outlet valve may also include a reed valve made of flexible fabric material.

A method and apparatus for oral hygiene care, for the removal of plaque and calculus build-up, and for the prevention of plaque and calculus formation on teeth is to reduce or eliminate susceptibility of dental and gum related disease. This method combines the oral irrigation, electrical power toothbrush and vacuum fluid, which can have synergistic effect on removal of plaque and food debris, and prevention of gum disease and tooth decay more efficiently.

A dental water jet provides 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. A flow control knob may be turned to selectively adjust the water pressure supplied by the tip between a minimum and a maximum value. Fluid may flow from the reservoir and ultimately into the tip to provide oral irrigation and / or cleaning of the teeth, gums, and tongue.

A valve for adjusting the flow of water through an oral irrigation device is connected to a shower head by a flexible conduit. The valve is located on a handle connected to a water-dispensing pick for cleaning teeth and gums. Mixing apparatus is provided for injecting a secondary fluid, such as a mouthwash, into the flexible conduit upstream from the pick in a direct stream from the shower head.

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.

The present invention relates to a multicomponent oral health care composition, comprising a source of a fluoride ion, a source of a calcium ion, a source of a phosphate ion, and stabilised chlorine dioxide, that can be used as a toothpaste, oral spray or a mouth wash / oral rinse formulation. The different components in the composition act synergistically together to clean the teeth and mucous membranes of an oral cavity of a subject, perfuming them or protecting them in order to keep them in good condition, change their appearance or correct unpleasant odours. They achieve this by inhibiting caries, promoting teeth remineralisation, and helping to alleviate dentine hypersensitivity, gingivitis and periodontal disease.

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 insertin 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 acustomized fluid flow over the user's teeth. Also described herein are methods for generating an arrangement of fluid openings in a customized oral insert.

A method and device delivers a medicament to a selected tissue for treatment of the tissue, plaque and biofilm included. In the device, a first reservoir member is used to connect to a fluid source. Further, a second reservoir member engages the first reservoir member to define a chamber for receiving the medicament. Structurally, the second reservoir member includes an outlet. Attached to the outlet is a tube that extends to a nozzle. When connected, the first reservoir member, second reservoir member, and tube define a passageway from the fluid source to the nozzle. During use, a flow rate for a fluid is established through the passageway to deliver the medicament from the passageway through the nozzle to the selected tissue.

An oral irrigator has a removable reservoir defining a reservoir cavity, a base unit housing a motor and a pump, and a handle for directing fluid flow from the pump removably connected to the base unit and fluidly coupled to the pump by a hose. The handle has a housing defining a slot formed in an outer wall of the housing. The slot is bounded by two opposing walls spaced apart from each other anda transverse wall at a terminal interior end of the opposing walls. The outer wall of the housing is open to the slot at lateral sides of the two opposing walls and at a base end of the opposing walls opposite the transverse wall.

A valve for adjusting the flow of water through an oral irrigation device is connected to a shower head by a flexible conduit. The valve is located on a handle connected to a water-dispensing pick for cleaning teeth and gums. Mixing apparatus is provided for injecting a secondary fluid, such as a mouthwash, into the flexible conduit upstream from the pick in a direct stream from the shower head.

The invention discloses an oral cavity drainage apparatus. The oral cavity drainage apparatus comprises an airbag, a first inflation catheter communicating with the airbag, an endotracheal tube whichis arranged in the airbag in a penetrating mode, a water suction catheter which is arranged on the endotracheal tube in a sleeving mode, a drainage catheter with negative pressure, a sleeve bag used for being inserted into a trachea and a second inflation catheter communicating with the sleeve bag. The drainage catheter communicates with the water suction catheter, the sleeve bag is arrange on theendotracheal tube in a sleeving mode, and the sleeve bag is used for sealing between the trachea and the endotracheal tube after being inserted into the trachea and inflated. The air bag is used forsealing the trachea and an esophagus after being inserted into an oral cavity and inflated. The two ends of the endotracheal tube and the two ends of the water suction catheter separately extend out from the air bag, one end of the water suction catheter is located in the oral cavity, and the other end of the water suction catheter is located between the air bag and the sleeve bag. The invention further discloses an oral cavity irrigation drainage device which comprises an oral cavity irrigator and the oral cavity drainage apparatus. The oral cavity drainage apparatus can efficiently extract cleaning liquid and secretions, can effectively prevent the cleaning liquid from entering the trachea and the esophagus, and can prevent the secretions from entering the trachea, and higher safety is achieved.

A portable oral irrigation device includes a generally tubular-shaped liquid-holding reservoir suitable for being held in a hand, a nozzle coupled to the reservoir the nozzle having a generally arcuate conical shape along a length of the nozzle and being tapered toward an outlet thereof and a pressurizer coupled to the reservoir, the pressurizer operable for creating a positive pressure inside the reservoir.

The invention discloses air pressure oral cavity washing equipment. An air pump is connected to a liquid container through an air pipe; the liquid container is connected to the nozzle through a liquidpipe; a valve is mounted at the joint of the liquid container and the liquid pipe; the air pump sucks air from the air inlet, exhausts the air from the exhaust port and injects the air into the liquid container through the air pipe and an one-way valve; a suction pipe is mounted on one side of a container shell; the one-way valve, a pressure test hole and a liquid outlet are arranged on the upperend surface of a container cover; an air pipe inlet is formed in the upper end of the one-way valve; and a liquid in the liquid container is pressed out from the liquid inlet by pressure, passes through the suction pipe, the liquid outlet and the liquid pipe and is sprayed out from the nozzle. The liquid is driven by air pressure to be sprayed out, large impact force and high explosive force areachieved in the initial stage of liquid spraying, waste ineffective flow is avoided, and flushing liquid is saved; the impact force of the sprayed liquid can be adjusted linearly or in a multi-gear mode, and the rhythm of flushing water flow cannot be affected; and only when the air pump works, noise is generated, so that vibration and noise in the using process are reduced.

The invention discloses an oral irrigator for oral care. The oral irrigator comprises a fixing rack, a flushing rod and a flushing head, wherein the flushing rod is mounted on the fixing rack; the flushing head is arranged at the upper end of the flushing rod and fixed with the flushing rod; the fixing rack comprises a rack body and a water inlet valve; the water inlet valve is arranged on the rack and fixed with the rack; the flushing rod comprises a rod body, a filter plate and a piston head; the rod body is hollow; the filter plate is arranged at a hollow part of the rod body; the piston rod is arranged at the lower end of the rod body; the flushing head comprises a flushing head body and a connecting seat; the connecting seat is arranged at the lower end of the flushing head body and integrally molded with the flushing head body. According to the oral irrigator, the motor device is replaced with a pressure produced by water delivery of the water pipe, so that the oral irrigator cannormally work; moreover, the filter plate is arranged in the rod body, so that water for oral irrigation can be filtered, and the oral cleaning effect is improved. In addition, the oral irrigator issimple in structure and capable of flexibly replacing the flushing head and has the advantages of being environmentally friendly, energy-saving and excellent in filtering effect and gum cleaning effect.

An oral cavity washing device includes a housing, a tubular storage space formed in the housing to store a liquid, and a pump housed in the housing to discharge the liquid. The housing includes a peripheral wall section constituting at least part of a peripheral wall of the storage space and having a supply port for supplying the liquid into the storage space, and a lid disposed at one end of the storage space to be able to entirely open and close a largest opening that is larger in area than any other opening in the housing.

This is to announce the invention of a new oral irrigation device, dubbed the “Toothflush”, which is made up of a faucet adapter, hose, handle, and flushing head. The hose connects to the water source (e.g. a faucet) via the adapter on one end, and connects to the handle on the other end. The handle in turn connects to the flushing head. There are two or more slits or holes in variable sizes and shapes on the flush head arranged in any pattern. During operation, the water flows through the faucet adapter, hose, handle, and then out through the holes in the flushing head, to fulfill its objective of cleansing the teeth, tongue and oral cavity. The device's strengths lie in its simplicity, convenience of use, and effectiveness in carrying out its objective.

The invention provides the tools needed for a dental patient's caries risk assessment. Included is a complete turnkey system for caries risk assessment and treatment, including an ATP test and a plurality of rinses and educational and diagnostic materials. The system for the detection and treatment of the bacterial infection that causes dental caries in a patient comprises a disposable ATP Bioluminescence sampler to swab areas of the patient's mouth, a bioluminescent light meter which measures the amount of ATP present in the patient's mouth, a rapid culture test for the detection of Mutans streptococci and lactobacilli, a diagnostic testing component that includes a caries risk assessment questionnaire, a treatment component that includes a short term therapeutic oral rinse of at least two components, and a long term maintenance rinse.

Formulations for preventing, retarding the advance of, or treating periodontal disease or malodor in a canine, methods for the preparation of these formulations, as well as related methods for their use. In one embodiment, the inventive formulation is an aqueous solution or dispersion comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of, a hypobromite salt, a chlorite salt, hyaluronan, water, and a pH adjusting agent, as well as one more optional components and / or ingredients, wherein the formulation has a pH of from about 6 to about 9.