Dental Safety Device

摘要

A dental safety device that prevents any loose object from entering a patient's throat during a dental procedure. A piece of gauze-like breathable fabric is either tied in the mouth or is equipped with side extensions attached to elastic loops or an elastic band. In use, the device is placed flat in the mouth behind the area where the dentist is working. The extensions exit the mouth on either side and wrap backward. The device is held in place by the elastic loops or elastic band, or tied directly to teeth. The nature of the fabric allows easy breathing, and the device is comfortable for the patient to wear. At the end of the procedure, the device is easily removed and discarded.

主权项

1. A dental safety device that prevents objects from entering a patient's throat comprising:
an elongated flexible strip containing breathable material adapted to be placed in a patient's mouth during a dental procedure, an elastic loop, band or a set of tie strings attached to a distal end of said flexible strip adapted to either loop around said patient's ears, loop around said patient's head or tie to adjacent teeth.