GB2619322A - Suction and viewing device - Google Patents

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GB2619322A
GB2619322A GB2208064.2A GB202208064A GB2619322A GB 2619322 A GB2619322 A GB 2619322A GB 202208064 A GB202208064 A GB 202208064A GB 2619322 A GB2619322 A GB 2619322A
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Abstract

A suction and viewing device 2 comprising a mirror 4 and mirror holder 6, wherein the mirror holder comprises a plurality of recesses or ports 8 positioned and configured to assist in the removal of liquid, moisture and/or aerosol from the patients mouth during a dental procedure when the device is attached to a vacuum source. The ports 8 may be provided on along opposite sides of the mirror holder. Mirrors 4 may be provided on both the front and back face on the device.

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Suction and Viewing Device The present invention relates to a suction and viewing device comprising a mirror and a mirror holder. In one embodiment, the invention relates to a dental suction device.
Dental mirrors have been used by dentists for many years to assist in viewing the inside of a patient's mouth during a dental procedure. Dental mirrors are typically small in shape to allow them to be placed inside the patient's mouth.
One of the problems associated with dental mirrors is that condensation can build up on the mirror due to the moisture within a patient's mouth. In this case, it can be difficult for a dental professional to have a clear view of the patient's mouth during a dental procedure. In addition, the view of the patient's mouth observed using the mirror may become obstructed due to the moisture and aerosol that builds up in their mouth during a dental procedure.
Aspirators have been used in dentistry over the years and are provided as separate instruments such that it can be difficult for a dental professional to handle both a dental mirror and an aspirator at the same time, especially in cases where the dental professional also needs to use a third instrument during a procedure.
The present application seeks to address the above problems.
According to a first aspect, there is provided a suction and viewing device comprising a mirror and a mirror holder, wherein the mirror holder comprises a plurality of recesses 25 positioned and configured to assist in the removal of liquid, moisture and/ or aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure when the device is attached to a vacuum source.
Advantageously, the device of the present invention is a multifunctional suction and viewing tool which allows for the suction and vision of the patient's mouth in one step.
Advantageously, the device of the present invention allows a dental professional to hold the device with one hand, freeing up the other hand for other equipment and/ or tools that are required during the procedure. Thus, the present invention allows for the one handed removal of water and/ or saliva from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure in addition to the aerosol that may be produced during the procedure while, at the same time, allowing for improved visibility for the dental professional during the procedure. Preferably, the device of the present invention comprises an aerosol reducing design.
Preferably, the mirror holder comprises a front face and a back face. Preferably, a mirror 5 surface is provided on both the front face and the back face of the mirror holder. Preferably, both the front and back faces of the mirror holder are substantially adjacent to a reflective side of the mirror. In one embodiment, the minor is a double sided mirror. Advantageously, the provision of a mirror on the front and back faces of the minor holder increases the reflection of light and thus allows the dental professional to have a clearer view of the 10 patient's mouth during a dental procedure.
In a preferred embodiment, the mirror holder comprises at least two recesses. In one embodiment, the mirror holder may comprise three recesses. In another embodiment, the mirror holder may comprise four recesses.
Preferably, the mirror holder comprises a proximal end and a distal end. Preferably, the min-or is provided at the distal end of the mirror holder. Preferably, the distal end of the minor holder is substantially circular in shape. Typically, the distal end of the mirror holder is substantially ring shaped. Typically, the mirror is placed and secured onto or within a central portion of the distal end of the minor holder.
Preferably, the distal end of the minor holder is shaped to allow for the retraction of soft tissue during a dental procedure. Preferably, the distal end of the minor holder is shaped to allow soft tissue to be protected and to allow for retraction of the soft tissue during a dental procedure. Preferably, the device is configured to allow for soft tissue retraction during a dental procedure whilst also removing moisture and allowing for clear vision for the dental professional as well as a safe working area for the dental professional.
Preferably, the proximal end of the mirror holder comprises a handle. Preferably, the handle 30 is elongated and is substantially cylindrical in shape.
Preferably, the mirror holder is hollow. Preferably, the handle is hollow. It is preferred that the mirror holder comprises a single central lumen. Preferably, the handle comprises a single central lumen.
Preferably, the distal end of the mirror holder is substantially torus shaped. Preferably, the distal end of the minor holder comprises a substantially circular sidewall. Preferably, the substantially circular sidewall comprises a curved outer wall. Preferably, the distal end of 5 the mirror holder further comprises an inner wall. Preferably, the distal end of the minor holder comprises a central portion. Preferably, the central portion is substantially circular. Preferably, the central portion of the minor holder is substantially flat. Preferably, the inner wall of the mirror holder extends from the outer wall to the central portion. Preferably, the minor is placed onto and secured onto or within to the central portion of the mirror holder. 10 In one embodiment, the central portion is hollow.
Preferably, the distal end of the minor holder has a diameter of between approximately 20 and 25 mm, preferably approximately 23.28 mm. Preferably, the central portion of the minor holder has a diameter of between approximately 10 and 14 mm, preferably approximately 12.12 mm. Preferably, the length of the mirror holder from the proximal end to the distal end is between approximately 150 mm and 160 mm, preferably approximately 154.16 mm. Advantageously, the device is dimensioned to allow for good ergonomics for the clinician and comfort for the patient. Preferably, the device has a thin handle and small mirrored head which advantageously allow for good ergonomics for the clinician and comfort for the patient.
Preferably, a proximal end of the handle comprises means for attachment to a vacuum source. Preferably, the vacuum source in combination with the recesses provides for high 25 volume suction.
Preferably, the plurality of recesses is provided at a distal end of the mirror holder. Preferably, the plurality of recesses is provided as slits along opposite sides of the mirror holder sidewall. Preferably, the slits are provided on opposite sides of the curved outer wall of the mirror holder. Preferably, the minor holder comprises two slits. Preferably, the minor holder comprises a recess at a foot of the mirror, wherein the foot of the mirror is provided at a proximal end of the mirror. Preferably, the device comprises two slits along opposite sides of the mirror holder sidewall and a further recess provided at the foot of the minor. Preferably, the recess provided at the foot of the mirror is substantially adjacent to the mirror. It is preferred that the recesses provided within the mirror holder are in operative communication. Preferably, the two slits and the further recess provided at the proximal end of the mirror are in operative communication. Advantageously, the recess provided at the foot of the mirror allows for removal of moisture and liquids (for example, water and saliva) during a dental procedure as well as removal of the aerosol that is generated during the procedure. Advantageously, the configuration of the recesses allows for the removal of moisture and liquids and/ or aerosols that may accumulate in a patient's mouth and/ or that may be generated during a dental procedure.
Preferably, the slits are elongate in length. Advantageously, the slits assist in removal of moisture from a patient's mouth and removal of the aerosol that is generated during a dental procedure. Advantageously, the provision of a recess at the foot of the mirror reduces the amount of aerosol generated during a dental procedure and/ or condensation that builds up on the minor during the dental procedure. Advantageously, the configuration of the recesses optimises and assists with the suctioning function of the device.
Preferably, the handle has a diameter that is substantially uniform along the length thereof Preferably, the handle comprises an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein a central lumen is provided within the handle. In one embodiment, the handle has an outer diameter of between 6 mm and 10 mm, preferably approximately 8.8 mm. In one embodiment, the handle has an inner diameter of between approximately 3 mm and 6 mm, preferably approximately 4.8 mm.
In another embodiment, the handle has a diameter of approximately 3 to 4 mm which 25 increases to approximately 5 to 6 mm at a proximal end thereof Preferably, the diameter at the proximal end of the handle allows the handle to be attached to a standard vacuum machine.
In one embodiment, the mirror holder comprises a single component which is moulded as one piece.
Preferably, the mirror holder comprises two components which are moulded separately and joined together to form the mirror holder.
Preferably, the mirror holder comprises a plastics material. In one embodiment, the mirror holder may comprise a thermoplastic elastomer. In one embodiment, the mirror holder may comprise a flexible thermoplastic elastomer. Advantageously, the use of a flexible thermoplastic elastomer provides for improved grip of the device by the dental practitioner. Typically, the mirror holder may comprise Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polymethyl Methaerylate (PMMA), Polycarbonate (PC) or Polylactic Acid (PLA). In one embodiment, the mirror holder may be made of rubber.
In one embodiment, the mirror comprises a mirrored plastics material. In another embodiment, the mirror comprises a mirrored glass material. In one embodiment, the mirror may be made of a highly reflective thermoplastic polymer. Preferably, the mirror comprises self adhesive mirrored vinyl. In another embodiment, a mirror coating is provided on the plastics or glass material of the mirror.
In one embodiment, the mirror holder and mirror comprise different materials. In another embodiment, the mirror holder and mirror may comprise the same material.
Preferably, the device is made of a material that can be recycled and that release no harmful gases if they are incinerated. In the embodiment wherein the device comprises acrylic, this has the advantage that the device does not release toxic chemicals into the environment when incinerated. Advantageously, the device may be recycled in the embodiment wherein the mirror holder and minor comprise the same or different materials.
Advantageously, the device may be made from materials that are disposable and are of low cost. In one embodiment, the device may be reused and may be autoclaved between uses.
In one embodiment, the mirror holder may be made from a flexible material. In another embodiment, the mirror holder may be made from a rigid material.
Preferably, the device is made from one or more material that is lightweight. Advantageously, the provision of a device that is lightweight means that it can be handled easily by the dental professional during a procedure.
Preferably, the mirror has a thickness of at least 1mm. Preferably, the mirror and mirror holder are dimensioned to allow for good ergonomics for the clinician and comfort for the patient.
In one embodiment, the mirror holder may be reinforced by a metallic material provided within the mirror holder. Typically, the metallic material may be provided as a metal wire. Preferably, the metal wire is malleable.
According to a second aspect, there is provided a method of manufacturing a device 10 according to the first aspect, the method comprising the step of using injection moulding to form the mirror holder, and placing and securing the mirror within or onto the central portion of the mirror holder.
Preferably, the mirror is adhered to the central portion of the mirror holder using self 15 adhesive mirrored vinyl.
Advantageously, the provision of the mirror that has been secured to the minor holder means that the mirror will not present a choking hazard to the patient.
According to a third aspect, there is provided a method of using a dental tool according to the first aspect to allow for simultaneous suction to remove moisture and aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure, soft tissue retraction, and viewing of the patient's mouth during the procedure.
The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to the figures, wherein: Figure la is a perspective view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure lb is a front sectional view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure lc is a perspective view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure ld is a front view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure le is a front plan view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure if is an end view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 2a is a perspective view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 2b is a perspective view of a device according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 3 is a front view of the device of Figure 2; Figure 4a is a perspective view of parts of a device according to an embodiment of the invention prior to assembly; Figure 4b is a perspective view of a mirror and part of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 5a is a top view of a part of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the invention prior to assembly; Figure 5b is a top view of a part of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the invention prior to assembly; Figure 6 is a plan view of part of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the 25 invention; Figure 7a is a plan view of part of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 7b is an enlarged plan view of section A of the distal end of the mirror holder and minor, Figure 8a is a side view of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the invention; and Figure 8b is an enlarged side view of section B of the distal end of a mirror holder according to an embodiment of the invention.
With reference to Figure 1, there is provided a suction and viewing device 2 comprising a 5 mirror 4 and a mirror holder 6, wherein the mirror holder 6 comprises a plurality of recesses 8 positioned and configured to assist in the removal of liquid, moisture and/ or aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure when the device is attached to a vacuum source.
Advantageously, the suction and viewing device of the present invention allows for the 10 removal of moisture such as water and saliva from a patient's mouth. Advantageously, the suction and viewing device of the present invention allows for the removal of aerosol that is generated during a dental procedure and may also be used for soft tissue retraction.
The suction device 2 of the present invention is a multifunctional suction tool which allows 15 for improved suction and vision in one.
The min-or holder 6 has a front face and a back face, wherein both the front and back face are substantially adjacent to a reflective side of the mirror 4. The provision of a mirror on both the front and back face of the mirror holder increases the reflection of light and thus 20 allows a dentist to have a clearer view of a patient's mouth during a dental procedure.
In the embodiment shown in the figures, the mirror holder 6 comprises three recesses 8.
The mirror holder 6 comprises a proximal end 10 and a distal end 12 (wherein the distal end 25 is the end of the device that is closest to the patient during a dental procedure). The length of the mirror holder from the proximal end to the distal end is approximately 154.16 mm.
The mirror 4 is provided at the distal end 12 of the mirror holder 6. The distal end of the mirror holder 6 is substantially circular in shape. In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the distal end of the minor holder 6 has a substantially toms shape that surrounds the mirror 4. The distal end of the mirror holder comprises a substantially circular sidewall. The substantially circular sidewall comprises a curved outer wall 7. The distal end of the mirror holder further comprises a inner wall 9. The distal end of the mirror holder further comprises a central portion 11. The central portion 11 is substantially flat and is substantially circular in shape. The inner wall 9 extends from the curved outer wall to the central portion 11. The mirror 4 is adhered to the flat central portion using self adhesive mirrored vinyl.
The distal end 12 of the minor holder 6 is shaped to allow for the retraction of soft tissue during a dental procedure. The distal end of the mirror holder is shaped to allow the soft tissue to be protected and to allow for retraction of the soft tissue during the dental procedure. The device 2 is configured to allow for soft tissue retraction during a dental procedure whilst also removing moisture and allowing for clear vision for the dental professional as well as a safe working area for the dental professional.
The proximal end of the mirror holder comprises a handle 14, wherein the handle is elongated and is substantially cylindrical in shape.
The minor holder 6 is hollow and comprises a continuous central lumen 15. The continuous central lumen extends along the handle and around the distal end of the minor holder. The central lumen 15 can be seen, for example, in Figure lb. A proximal end of the handle comprises means 16 for attachment to a vacuum source. The means for attachment to a vacuum source is dimensioned to enable a connector to be connected to the device to assist with connection to a vacuum machine. The vacuum source in combination with the recesses provided within the minor holder allows for high volume suction.
In the embodiment shown, for example, in Figure lb and le, the handle has a diameter that is substantially uniform along the length thereof In this embodiment, the handle comprises an outer wall 3 and an inner wall 5, wherein the central lumen 15 is provided within the handle. The outer diameter of the handle is approximately 8.8 mm and the inner diameter of the handle is approximately 4.8 mm.
In the embodiment shown in Figure 3, the handle 14 has a diameter of approximately 3 to 4 mm which increases to approximately 5 to 6 mm at a proximal end thereof The increased diameter at the proximal end of the handle allows the handle to be attached to a standard vacuum machine.
The mirror holder 6 comprises two recesses provided as slits 8a on opposite sides of the minor holder sidewall 7. The mirror holder also comprises a further recess 8b at the foot 9 of the minor, wherein the foot of the mirror is provided at a proximal end of the mirror. The 5 recesses 8a, 8b are in operative communication with one another.
The slits 8a are elongate to assist with removal of liquid and moisture from the mouth of a patient during a dental procedure. The recess 8b provided at the base of the mirror reduces the amount of aerosol generated during a dental procedure and/ or condensation that forms on the mirror during a dental procedure, thus improving vision for the dental professional during a dental procedure.
In one embodiment, the mirror holder comprises a single component which is moulded as one piece. In this embodiment, the minor holder is made by the process of injection 15 moulding.
With reference to Figure 3, the mirror holder 6 comprises two components 6a, 6b which are moulded separately and joined together. In this embodiment, the mirror holder 6 is formed using the process of injection moulding. Figure 3b shows a minor 4 which has been placed at a region adjacent to the distal end of the mirror holder part 6b such that it fits within the mirror holder part 6b. The minor 4 is then overmoulded within the mirror holder 6 to form the assembled device.
Figure 5a shows the top part 6a of the mirror holder and Figure 5b shows the bottom part 6b of the minor holder. Figure 6 is an internal view of part 6b of the minor holder where it can be seen that groove 29 is provided on the mirror holder at a position that encircles the central portion. The groove 29 assists in the process of securing the minor 4 within the minor holder. In one embodiment, the two halves 6a, 6b may be joined together by ultrasonic welding.
The minor holder 6 comprises a plastics or rubber material. In one embodiment, the minor holder 6 may comprise a thermoplastic elastomer. Typically, the mirror holder may comprise Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), i.e. acrylic, Polycarbonate (PC) or Polylactic Acid (PLA).
The mirror 4 typically comprises a mirrored plastics or mirrored glass material. In one embodiment, the mirror 4 may be made of a highly reflective thermoplastic polymer. In one embodiment, a mirror coating is provided on the plastics or glass material of the mirror. In 5 the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the mirror comprises self adhesive mirrored vinyl.
The minor holder 6 and mirror 4 may comprise different materials. In another embodiment, the mirror holder 6 and mirror 4 may comprise the same material.
The mirror 4 has a thickness of at least 1mm. The device is dimensioned such that it may be easily held by a dental practitioner and placed within the mouth of a patient.
The mirror holder 6 may be reinforced by a metallic material provided within the minor holder 6. The metallic material may be provided as a metal wire 5 which may be malleable.
With reference to the figures, there is also provided a method of manufacturing a device comprising the step of using injection moulding to form the minor holder, and placing and securing a minor within the central portion of the minor holder. The mirror is adhered to the central portion of the minor holder using self adhesive mirrored vinyl.
With reference to the figures, there is also provided a method of using a dental tool to allow for simultaneous suction to remove moisture and aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure, to allow for soft tissue retraction and viewing of the patient's mouth during the dental procedure.
In use, the suction and viewing device 2 of the present invention may be held by a dental practitioner and inserted into the mouth of a patient to allow for simultaneous suction to remove moisture and aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure, soft tissue retraction and viewing of the patient's mouth during the procedure. The recesses 8 provided within the mirror holder 6 allow for the removal of moisture from the patient's mouth during the dental procedure and for the removal of aerosol that is generated during the procedure, thus improving the view of the patient's mouth during the dental procedure.
A proximal end of the handle 14 of the device 2 is attached to a vacuum machine and the suction and viewing device is inserted into a patient's mouth during a dental procedure.

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  1. Claims 1 A suction and viewing device comprising a mirror and a mirror holder, wherein the mirror holder comprises a plurality of recesses positioned and configured to assist in the removal of liquid, moisture and/ or aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure when the device is attached to a vacuum source.
  2. 2. A device according to claim 1, wherein the mirror holder comprises a front face and a back face and wherein a mirror surface is provided on the front face and the back face of the mirror holder.
  3. 3. A device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the mirror holder comprises at least two recesses.
  4. 4. A device according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the mirror holder comprises a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the mirror is provided at the distal end of the mirror holder.
  5. 5. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the proximal end of the mirror holder comprises a handle.
  6. 6. A device according to claim 5, wherein the handle is elongate and is substantially cylindrical in shape.
  7. 7. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror holder comprises a single central lumen.
  8. 8. A device according to any one of claims 4 to 7, wherein the distal end of the mirror holder is substantially toms shaped.
  9. 9. A device according to claim 8, wherein the distal end of the mirror holder comprises a substantially circular sidewall.
  10. 10. A device according to claim 9, wherein the substantially circular sidewall comprises a curved outer wall.
  11. 11. A device according to any one of claims 4 to 10, wherein the distal end of the mirror holder comprises a central portion.
  12. 12. A device according to claim 11, wherein the central portion is substantially circular.
  13. 13. A device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the central portion of the mirror holder is substantially flat.
  14. 14. A device according to claim 11, 12 or 13, wherein the mirror is placed onto and secured to the central portion of the mirror holder.
  15. 15. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mirror holder is shaped to allow for soft tissue retraction.
  16. 16. A device according to any one of claims 5 to 15, wherein a proximal end of the handle comprises means for attachment to a vacuum source.
  17. 17. A device according to any one of claims 4 to 16, wherein the plurality of recesses are provided at a distal end of the mirror holder.
  18. 18. A device according to any one of claims 9 to 17, wherein the plurality of recesses are provided as slits along opposite sides of the minor holder sidewall.
  19. 19. A device according to claim 18, wherein the slits are provided on opposite sides of the curved outer wall of the mirror holder.
  20. 20. A device according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the minor holder comprises two slits.
  21. 21. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror holder comprises a recess at a foot of the mirror, wherein the foot of the minor is provided at a proximal end of the minor.
  22. 22. A device according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the device comprises two slits along opposite sides of the minor holder sidewall and a recess provided at the foot of the minor.
  23. 23. A device according to claim 22, wherein the two slits and the further recess provided at the proximal end of the mirror are in operative communication.
  24. 24. A device according to any one of claims 5 to 23, wherein the handle has a diameter that is substantially uniform along the length thereof
  25. 25. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror holder comprises a single component which is moulded as one piece.
  26. 26. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the mirror holder comprises two components which are moulded separately and joined together to form the mirror holder.
  27. 27. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror holder comprises a plastics material.
  28. 28. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror holder comprises Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA), Polycarbonate (PC) or Polylactic Acid (PLA).
  29. 29. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror comprises a mirrored plastics material or a mirrored glass material.
  30. 30. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the minor comprises self adhesive mirrored vinyl.
  31. 31. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the mirror holder is reinforced by a metallic material provided within the mirror holder.
  32. 32. A device according to claim 31, wherein the metallic material may be provided as a metal wire.
  33. 33. A method of manufacturing a device according to any one of claims 1 to 32, the method comprising the step of using injection moulding to form the mirror holder, and placing and securing the mirror within the central portion of the mirror holder.
  34. 34. A method of using a dental tool according to any one of claims 1 to 32 to allow for simultaneous suction to remove liquid, moisture and/ or aerosol from a patient's mouth during a dental procedure and/ or to allow for soft tissue retraction and/ or viewing of the patient's mouth during the procedure.
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