Removing Device for Dentistry

A removing device for dentistry has a connecting pipe, a controller, and a sucking tube. The controller is connected to the connecting pipe and has two connecting portions and an operating portion between the two connecting portions. The two connecting portions connect in fluid communication with each other via the operating portion. One of the connecting portions is connected to the connecting pipe. The operating portion has at least one relief hole disposed on an external surface thereof and in fluid communication with the connecting portions and a flow regulator. The sucking tube is connected to the other connecting portion opposite to the connecting pipe to connect in fluid communication with the connecting pipe via the controller. By pressing the operating portion to shield the relief hole or adjust the flow regulator to control the suction force, the removing device for dentistry can be used conveniently and removed quickly.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a removing device for dentistry, and more particularly to a removing device for dentistry that can be used and manufactured conveniently and can be removed quickly.

2. Description of Related Art

With the advancement and development of science and technology, the current technology and equipment related to dental health and treatment are also flourishing. In a process of dental health care and treatment, it is often necessary to use a conventional water suction/high power suction to draw out the patient's saliva and rinsing fluid to avoid leaving the saliva or rinsing fluid in the patient's mouth that may affect subsequent related operations. However, the conventional water suction/high power suction is mainly a hard structure made of materials such as plastic or metal. During the operation, it may cause a collision that hurts the patient, and the materials of the hard structure cannot be adjusted as needed, which relatively restricts the practicability of the conventional water suction/high power suction.

Furthermore, dental implants have gradually become one of the indispensable life necessities of people. During the process of implanting dental implants, according to the condition of atrophy of the patient's gums, different amounts of bone graft will be filled into the patient's alveolar bone. By means of structural restoration and reinforcement of the patient's gums, it can be ensured that when the dental implant is implanted in the patient's gums, it can be firmly set on the patient's alveolar bone. Additionally, in the process of dental implantation, it is necessary to drill holes in the alveolar bone, so that the dental implant is set in the alveolar bone and fixed with the filled bone graft.

However, when a dentist drills a hole in a posterior area of an upper jaw of the patient, it is easy to drill the sinus membrane near the posterior area of the upper jaw. At this time, if the dentist does not notice that the sinus membrane is broken and fills the bone graft into the hole, the bone graft may enter the sinus cavity through the broken sinus membrane. Since there is no related technology to remove the bone graft that has fallen into the sinus cavity, it can only be expected that the bone graft may be discharged into the nasal cavity through the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus that communicates with the sinus cavity. When the bone graft in the sinus cavity cannot be discharged smoothly through the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus, it will cause the bone graft to block the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus, and infection and suppuration inside the sinus cavity will cause the sinus of the maxillary sinus infection. In severe cases, the bacteria will spread into the brain, causing damage to the brain that can be life-threatening. At this time, the patient can only be transferred to an otolaryngologist through functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), which is quite risky for patients and is likely to cause medical disputes. Therefore, improvement is needed to the current technology and equipment related to the use of bone graft for dental implants.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Therefore, in view of the defects and deficiencies of the structure and use of the conventional water suction/high power suction and techniques and equipment of applying bone graft for dental implants, the present invention has finally been developed to improve on the existing defects through continuous research and experimentation.

The main objective of the present invention is to provide a removing device for dentistry that can be quickly used with a hard water suction/high power suction through a simplified structural configuration, and can be used in a process of filling bone graft. If the bone graft enters the sinus cavity through the broken sinus membrane, the bone graft that enters the sinus cavity can be removed by a sucking way to avoid the bone graft remaining in the sinus cavity causing subsequent infection and suppuration due to obstruction. It is relatively convenient to use and can prevent subsequent surgeries or life-threatening conditions, so as to provide a removing device for dentistry that can be used and manufactured conveniently and can be removed quickly.

In order to achieve the above objective, the present invention mainly provides a removing device for dentistry, the removing device comprising:a connecting pipe;a controller, the controller connected to the connecting pipe and havingtwo connecting portions, and one of the two connecting portions connected to the connecting pipe; andan operating portion disposed between the two connecting portions to connect the two connecting portions in fluid communication with each other anda sucking tube, the sucking tube connected to the other one of the two connecting portions opposite to the connecting pipe to connect in fluid communication with the connecting pipe via the controller.

According to the above-mentioned technical features, when the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, the dentist only needs to move the sucking tube to the alveolar bone of the patient, and then through the operating portion or press the operating portion to fully open, fully shield, half shield or partially shield the at least one relief hole or adjust the flow regulator to accurately control the operation of the suction force. It is convenient to perform the removal operation of the bone graft. This not only removes the bone graft entering into the sinus cavity quickly, and also avoids the infection and suppuration of the sinus of the maxillary sinus due to the bone graft blocking the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus. This also avoids the subsequent need to transfer the patient to an otolaryngologist for surgery, avoiding life-threatening conditions and medical disputes derived therefrom. In addition, the removing device for dentistry of the present invention has a simplified structure that can be manufactured and produced conveniently, and allows the dentist to operate easily and quickly get started, and effectively solves the problem of the surgeon's implantation for the problems encountered during the dental process, to provide a removing device for dentistry that can be used and manufactured conveniently and can be removed quickly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

To be able to learn more about the technical features and practical efficacy of the present invention, in accordance with the instructions, to implement further the figures shown in the preferred embodiment, details are as follows:

The present invention is a removing device for dentistry; with reference toFIG. 1, a first embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention comprises a connecting pipe10, a controller20, and a sucking tube30. Each of the connecting pipe10and the sucking tube30is made of a soft material, and an end of the connecting pipe10is connected to a hard water suction/high power suction50as shown inFIG. 3. The controller20is a hollow jacket and has two connecting portions21a,21band an operating portion22disposed between the two connecting portions21a,21b.Furthermore, the two connecting portions21a,21bare respectively a first connecting portion21aand a second connecting portion21b,and the two connecting portions21a,21bare in fluid communication with each other via the operating portion22. The first connecting portion21ais connected to the connecting pipe10, and the second connecting portion21bis distal from the connecting pipe10and connected to the sucking tube30.

With reference toFIGS. 2, 3, and 4, when the first embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, the connecting pipe10that is made of a soft material is connected to the water suction/high power suction50, and a dentist can hold the sucking tube30far away from the connecting pipe10to draw out liquid such as the patient's saliva and washing fluid, so as to avoid leaving it in the patient's mouth and affecting subsequent related operations. During the operation, the suction tube30made of a soft material not only avoids the pain caused by collision, but also can be adjusted according to the needs of the dentist, which greatly improves the practicability of the water suction/high power suction50. Furthermore, when the patient's sinus membrane60is drilled to form a hole61during the dental implantation process, as shown inFIG. 2, and when the bone graft40is filled in a corresponding alveolar bone62passes through the hole61and enters the sinus cavity63, the dentist, upon finding this situation, can connect the connecting pipe10with the water suction/high power suction50as shown inFIG. 3, and holds the controller20with one hand to move the sucking tube30adjacent to the corresponding alveolar bone62of the patient, or the other hand assists in moving the sucking tube30to the corresponding alveolar bone62. So the gas suction force in the water suction/high power suction50can be transmitted to the sucking tube30, and the bone graft40that enters the sinus cavity63can be sucked out through the sucking tube30to prevent the bone graft40from blocking the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus and causing infection and suppuration in the sinus cavity63. Additionally, during the operation of removing the bone graft40, the dentist can control the sucking tube30to approach or move away from the alveolar bone62through the fingers as shown inFIG. 4, so that the sucking tube30generates an intermittent suction force to the bone graft40. Firstly, it can cooperate with the dentist to adjust the suction force for the actual situation. Secondly, it can avoid the continuous suction force from affecting the patient. It is very convenient to use and operate, and it can quickly remove the bone graft40that enters the sinus cavity63.

With reference toFIG. 5, a second embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the first embodiment except for the following features. The controller20has at least one engaging rib211formed on and protruded from an external surface of each one of the two connecting portions21a,21b,so that the controller20engages with the connecting pipe10and the sucking tube30by each one of the at least one engaging rib211, and this can prevent the connecting pipe10and the sucking tube30from being separated from the controller20. Furthermore, each of the at least one engaging rib211located on each of the two connecting portions21a,21bhas a wedge-shaped cross section. Preferably, the controller20has multiple engaging ribs211arranged at spaced intervals on each connecting portion21a,21b.

With reference toFIGS. 6 and 7, a third embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the first embodiment except for the following features. The operating portion22has a relief hole221formed through an external surface thereof and in fluid communication with the two connecting portions21a,21b.Preferably, the relief hole221is radially formed through the external surface of the operating portion22. The sucking tube30is a tube body made of a soft material and connected to the connecting portion21bopposite to the connecting pipe10, so that the connecting pipe10can communicate with the sucking tube30via the controller20. Furthermore, the controller20has a tapered portion23formed thereon adjacent to the connecting portion21bthat is connected to the sucking tube30.

With reference toFIGS. 8 and 9, when the third embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, the connecting pipe10is connected to the water suction/high power suction50by the dentist, and the dentist can hold the controller20by one hand to move the sucking tube30at the patient's alveolar bone62or the other hand assists in moving the sucking tube30at the alveolar bone62. With reference toFIG. 8, the dentist covers the relief hole221by fingers, so that the gas suction in the water suction/high power suction50can be transmitted to the sucking tube30, and the bone graft40that enters the sinus cavity63can be sucked out through the sucking tube30to prevent the bone graft40from blocking the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus to generate infection and suppuration in the sinus cavity63. Furthermore, during the operation of removing the bone graft40, the dentist can separate the finger from or approach the relief hole221as shown inFIG. 9to make the sucking tube30produce an intermittent suction force. Firstly, it can cooperate with the dentist to adjust the actual situation of the suction force. Secondly, it can avoid the effect of continuous suction force on the patient, and it is quite convenient to use and operate. The bone grail40that has entered the sinus cavity63can be quickly removed.

With reference toFIG. 10, a fourth embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the third embodiment except for the following features. The controller20B has multiple relief holes221B formed on the operating portion22B, and the multiple relief holes221B are disposed on the operating portion22B at spaced intervals. Additionally, an inner diameter of each relief hole221B of the fourth embodiment is smaller than an inner diameter of the relief hole221of the third embodiment. When the fourth embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is operated by the dentist, the multiple relief holes221B can be all open or covered in different numbers (such as one, two or three) by the dentist to provide different suction forces to the sucking tube30B to provide improved surgical quality.

With reference toFIGS. 11 and 12, a fifth embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the second embodiment except for the following features. The controller20A has a flow regulator24A rotatably and radially mounted through the operating portion22A of the controller20A to adjust air flows through the operating portion22A, and then adjust the sucking force of the sucking tube30A. Preferably, the flow regulator24A may be a screw bolt connected to the operating portion22A. When the fifth embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, by rotating the flow regulator24A, the suction force of air entering the sucking tube30A via the controller20A is changed, so that the dentist can more accurately control the suction force of the sucking tube30A to perform related sucking operations, which can provide improved surgical quality.

With reference toFIGS. 13 and 14, a sixth embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the fifth embodiment except for the following features. The controller20A has both the relief hole221A and the flow regulator24A, With reference toFIG. 15, when the sixth embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, the suction force of the sucking tube30A that is transmitted from the water suction/high power suction50can be adjusted by fully opening, fully shielding, semi-shielding or partially shielding the relief hole221A with fingers, and it can be further rotated by rotating the flow regulator24A to change the suction force of air entering the sucking tube30A via the controller20A, so that the surgeon can more accurately control the suction force of the sucking tube30A to perform related sucking operations, which can provide improved surgical quality.

With reference toFIG. 16, a seventh embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the first embodiment except for the following features. The sucking tube30has a scale31formed on a free end thereof distal from the controller20, the scale31can be marked on an external surface of the sucking tube30by a laser beam, and the laser beam can be an ultraviolet laser. It also can be marked by other mechanical marking methods or ink printing methods. Furthermore, the scale31has a forward mark311and a reverse mark312, wherein the forward mark311is formed from the free end of the sucking tube30toward the controller20, a symbol that indicates a gradual increase in length (for example: 0 mm to 20 mm), and the reverse mark312is a symbol that indicates a gradual decrease in length toward the free end of the sucking tube30(for example: 20 mm to 0 mm). The scale31has a prompt symbol313formed on a side of the reverse mark312away from the free end of the sucking tube30.

With reference toFIG. 17, when the seventh embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, when the sucking tube30is moved deep into the patient's oral cavity to remove the bone graft40, the predetermined drilling depth during dental implantation can be matched with a corresponding length of the sucking tube30, and the length of the sucking tube30can be cut according to the reverse mark312, so that when the dentist moves the sucking tube30into the alveolar bone62of the patient, the free end of the sucking tube30will not extend too much into the sinus cavity63, but will be located at the hole61for removing the bone graft40that drops into the sinus cavity63. While the sucking tube30is inserted, the prompt symbol313on the side of the reverse mark312can be used to remind the dentist that the free end of the sucking tube30is located in the hole61. Therefore, the dentist can accurately remove the bone graft40located at the hole61, and can prevent the sucking tube30from overextending into the sinus cavity63.

With reference toFIGS. 18 and 19, an eighth embodiment of a removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention is substantially the same as the seventh embodiment except for the following features. The sucking tube30C has at least one supporting element32C to maintain the sucking tube30C in a curved shape, so that the dentist can adjust the curved shape and angle of the sucking tube30A as needed, and the dentist can use it with one-handed operation. It is no longer necessary to use both hands for operation. Preferably, the at least one supporting element32C can be disposed on one of the positions of the external surface, the inner portion, and the internal surface of the sucking tube30C, as long as to provide a supporting effect to the sucking tube30C. Furthermore, the sucking tube30C has multiple supporting elements32C, and the supporting elements32C are arranged in parallel at spaced intervals on the sucking tube30C. With reference toFIG. 20, when the eighth embodiment of the removing device for dentistry of the present invention is in use, a bending shape and angle of the sucking tube30C can be adjusted and changed by bending the at least one supporting element32C according to the needs of the dentist, and can be easily extended into the patient's oral cavity by one-handed control to perform dental removal operations such as suction of liquid or removal of bone graft40.

According to the above-mentioned technical features of the removing device for dentistry in accordance with the present invention, in use, not only the removing device for dentistry of the present invention can be used conveniently with the hard water suction/high power suction50, but also the soft material of the sucking tube30,30A,30B,30C can avoid the pain caused by collision during operation, and can be adjusted according to the dentist's needs, which greatly improves the practicability of the water suction/high power suction50. When removing the bone graft40, the dentist only needs to move the sucking tube30,30A,30B,30C to the alveolar bone62of the patient, and then through the operating portion22or pressing the operating portion22to fully open, fully shield, half shield or partially shield the at least one relief hole221,221A,221B or adjusting the flow regulator24A to accurately control the operation of the suction force, it is convenient to perform the removal operation of the bone graft40. This not only removes the bone graft40entering the sinus cavity63quickly, but also avoids the infection and suppuration of the maxillary sinus due to the bone graft40blocking the sinus opening of the maxillary sinus. It can also avoid the subsequent need to transfer the patient to an otolaryngologist for surgery, thereby avoiding health risks and medical disputes. In addition, the removing device for dentistry of the present invention has a simplified structure that can be manufactured and produced conveniently, and allows the dentist to operate easily and quickly get started, and effectively solves the problem the surgeon encounters during dental implantation, to provide a removing device for dentistry that can be used and manufactured conveniently and can be removed quickly.