Apparatus for conducting oral care experiments and method of forming and using the same

摘要

An apparatus for conducting oral care experiments with enamel block substrates (140) and a method of forming and using the same. In one aspect, the invention can be an apparatus for conducting oral care experiments comprising: a plate having a first major surface (111) and a second major surface (112); a handle (170) coupled to and extending from the plate; and at least one enamel block substrate mounted on the first major surface of the plate.

主权项

1. An apparatus for conducting oral care experiments comprising:
a plate having a first major surface and a second major surface; an elongated rod-shaped handle coupled to and extending from the plate, the handle comprising a rigid core and a coating of wax material substantially covering the handle; and at least one enamel block substrate mounted on the first major surface of the plate, wherein the plate is formed of a material selected from the group consisting an animal wax, a vegetable wax, a mineral wax, a petroleum wax, a synthetic wax and combinations thereof;wherein the material is inert with respect to saliva;wherein the plate is substantially flat and the plate has a thickness of 0.15 cm to 1 cm;wherein a plurality of enamel block substrates are mounted on the first major surface of the plate and arranged in an array, the enamel block substrates each having a mass of heated wax material applied to a surface of the substrate to be pressed against the first major surface of the plate, andwherein the elongated rod-shaped handle includes a diameter that is substantially smaller than a width of the plate.