JPH11192244A - Abrasive compound for dental sandblast - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an abrasive compound for dental sandblast which is excellent in taste. SOLUTION: This abrasive compound for dental sandblast is made of alditol or comprises alditol. Xylitol is a kind of alditol, and it dissolves well in water and takes heat at the time of dissolution. Therefore, it gives not only sweet taste but also cool feeling to a user. So by making the abrasive compound of xylitol or mixing xylitol in the abrasive compound, the quality of the abrasive compound can be improved in taste.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an abrasive used for dental sandblasting for polishing or cutting teeth by spraying the abrasive onto the teeth.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Dental plaque and coloring matter adhered to teeth have problems in oral hygiene and aesthetics. The most common method of removing plaque and coloring is using a toothbrush and a dentifrice. In addition, an interdental brush, floss, hand scaler, air scaler, ultrasonic scaler, etc. are also used. . However, the above-mentioned instruments are not good at the minute surface such as the adjacent surface or the pit fissure. As a thing that can remove plaque and coloring matter even in such a fine part,
BACKGROUND ART Dental sandblasting in which an abrasive is blown onto teeth using compressed air or compressed air and water is known. Recently, dental sandblasting that can cut not only softened dentin but also healthy teeth has appeared. Abrasives used for these dental sandblasts include sodium hydrogen carbonate, calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, alumina and the like.

[0003]

The treatment using dental sandblasting is usually performed while collecting the abrasive injected into the oral cavity using a vacuum syringe or the like. However, a considerable amount of abrasive cannot be collected with a vacuum syringe and remains in the oral cavity. The abrasive remaining in the oral cavity is removed by gargling the patient after the treatment.

[0004] The above-mentioned conventional abrasives cannot be said to be excellent in taste, and patients have to feel uncomfortable until they gargle. The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide an abrasive for dental sandblasting that is excellent in taste.

[0005]

The abrasive for dental sandblasting of the present invention is characterized in that the abrasive is sugar alcohol or contains sugar alcohol.

[0006] Sugar alcohol is a type of alternative sweetener,
Improve the taste quality of the abrasive. Sugar alcohol has no cariogenicity and can be used with confidence. In addition, since it does not raise blood sugar level, it can be used safely for patients suffering from diabetes.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the sugar alcohol comprises xylitol.

[0008] Xylitol is a kind of sugar alcohol. It dissolves well in water and removes heat when it dissolves, so that it gives not only sweetness but also refreshing feeling to the abrasive. Therefore, the taste quality of the abrasive can be improved by using xylitol or adding xylitol to the abrasive. Xylitol not only has no caries-inducing properties, but also imparts various effects to abrasives other than in terms of taste, such as suppression of caries and remineralization of initially demineralized enamel.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Sodium bicarbonate is the most common abrasive used for dental sandblasting for polishing teeth, such as for removing plaque and coloring. Sodium bicarbonate is not always excellent in taste. When xylitol was added to this sodium bicarbonate, the saltiness was reduced and the taste was improved.

[0010]

According to the present invention, since the abrasive is made of sugar alcohol or the sugar alcohol is blended with the abrasive, it is possible to provide an abrasive excellent in sweet taste without having caries induction. . Since it does not increase blood sugar levels, it can be used safely for patients suffering from diabetes. In addition, xylitol, which is a kind of sugar alcohol, dissolves well in water and removes heat when dissolved, so that it can give a refreshing feeling. Xylitol imparts various effects to abrasives other than taste, such as inhibiting caries and causing remineralization of initially demineralized enamel.

Claims (2)

[Claims] An abrasive for dental sandblasting, in which an abrasive is sprayed on teeth to polish or cut the teeth, wherein the abrasive is sugar alcohol or a sugar alcohol is blended. Wood. 2. The abrasive for dental sandblasting according to claim 1, wherein said sugar alcohol is xylitol.