Dental hygiene device
OwnerNaresh Gathaniinventor
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Abstract
A dental hygiene device for interstitial or interproximal cleaning comprising a handle (20) having spaced arms (21,22) and a reusable monofilament (23), which replaces the normal dental floss, stretched across the arms (21,22). The monofilament (23) may be hollow, have elastomeric properties and/or deliver therapeutic agents to the teeth. The tool may be built into the handle (31) of a toothbrush, with a filament fixed in place, for example, by integral molding, or detachably fixed in position. Several embodiments are disclosed, in one example the spaced arms may be movably hinged together.
Claims8
A dental hygiene device for interstitial cleaning comprising a handle portion (20) attached to spaced arm portions, and a filament stretched (23) between said arm portions, characterised in that the filament is a hollow monofilament with continuous walls and capable of re-use.
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