JPH0241970B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is a dental clinic that can perform diagnostic measurements (hereinafter referred to as "diagnosis") of each of the cul-de-sac, dental canal, and root canal length in an integrated manner, and can freely store, read, and display diagnostic information. Regarding diagnostic equipment.

Traditionally, diagnosis was carried out in the treatment area prior to treatment, but since the treatment table is not equipped with diagnostic instruments, the diagnostic instruments installed on a portable table or dental cabinet are taken out and used. Because of the current situation, although it is possible to make a diagnosis, it is necessary to take a specific method for installing the diagnostic equipment, and it is difficult to store the diagnostic equipment when it is not in use and prepare it for use. The problem is that it requires additional labor and is a hassle for doctors and nurses. On top of that,
Another problem was that the diagnostic instrument itself did not have an information input/output function, so a scribe was required to record the measurement information.

The present invention has been made to improve the above-mentioned problem, and various diagnostic probes are detachably attached to the bed itself, which can freely adopt two diagnostic poses: supine diagnosis and sitting diagnosis. At the same time, the diagnostic information obtained by each probe can be instantly stored, read out, and displayed using a computer input/output device and display device, thereby making it possible to accurately perform a wide range of diagnoses. The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings; Fig. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the apparatus of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing another embodiment.

The present invention provides a chair 1 capable of diagnosing patients in a sitting position and supine position, and a backrest 1 of this chair 1.
Various diagnostic probes 2 are removably held in a space sandwiched between the shoulders of the backrest 11, the sides of the headrest 12, or both, and the probes 2 are supplied to each probe 2 that can be stored and replaced in the backrest 11. An electric control device 23, a feeding/feeding device 22 for the electric cord 21 of each probe 2, and a movable arm 3 are arranged around the chair 1 so as to be horizontally rotatable and vertically adjustable. This is a dental diagnostic device comprising an input/output device 4 and a display device 5 for storing, reading, and displaying diagnostic information. In the figure, 6 is a spittoon (bowl) attached to chair 1, and 7 and 8 are doctor chairs, which are used for both supine diagnosis and sitting diagnosis, as will be described later. be. In the case of the figure, the movable arm 3 extends from the basin 16 of the seat 13 of the chair 1, and is made horizontally rotatable and vertically adjustable by using a plurality of pivots 31. Footrest 14 and backrest 11
are able to rise and fall freely with respect to the seat 13, and when both are lying down, the headrest 12 and step 1
5 are lined up on a nearly horizontal plane, but both rests 1
When the footrests 1 and 14 are upright, the step 15 is substantially orthogonal to the footrest 14. The diagnostic probe 2 is a cul-de-sac measuring device, a dental tooth measuring device, a root canal length measuring device, etc., and the electrical cords 21 connected to each are stored in the cartridge 220 along with the feeding/feeding device 22. The electrical control devices (electromagnetic valves, control valves, etc.) 23 are housed in separate cartridges 230, and both cartridges 220
..., 230... is online like Buckcrest 11
It is stored inside and can be replaced at will. Each diagnostic probe 2 is detachably held on the shoulder of the backrest 11, the side of the headrest 12, or both. This is the same position as the treatment instruments in the dental treatment table of Patent No. 444604, and is intended to improve the operability of the instruments during use and storage by the doctor. The input/output device 4 and the display device 5 are computer devices or peripheral devices thereof, and the former refers to a keyboard, and the latter refers to a CRT or a printer.
Although not shown, a memory paired with these devices 4 and 5 is provided. When each probe 2... is removed from the attachment site for use, the probe 2...
... and the input/output device 4 are automatically electrically connected, and the diagnostic information of each probe 2 is immediately transmitted to the input/output device 4.
An appropriate electronic device (not shown) is provided between each probe 2 and the input/output device 4 so that information inputted to or stored in the display device 5 can be read out and displayed on the display device 5 via the probe 2 and the input/output device 4. That is desirable.
In order to place a diagnostic device 10 (described later) other than the probe close to the doctor during sitting diagnosis, an instrument hanger 9 is placed adjacent to the stand 61 and the diagnostic device 10 is hung there. That is desirable. Note that 17 indicates a foot pedal.

The state of use of the present invention will be explained. In the case of supine diagnosis as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the chair 1 is unfolded horizontally, the patient is placed in a supine position, and the doctor D is seated on the chair 7. The diagnostic probe 2 located on the side of the head rest 12 or both is pulled out, and the input/output device 4 and display device 5 are positioned near the doctor D by making full use of the movable arm 3 to perform a predetermined diagnosis and transmit the diagnostic information to the doctor D. The information is displayed on the display device 5 or stored in the memory by operating the device 4 by oneself or automatically. At the same time, the stored information is read out onto the display device 5 by operating the device 4. In this case, if the treatment information is stored in memory and read out at the time of diagnosis, the diagnostic information will have a close relationship with the treatment and its significance will become deeper. Regarding such a system, the present applicant has a separate application in progress. The fact that the probe 2 has extremely good operability during supine diagnosis from a predetermined position of the diagnostic probe 2 is exactly the same as that of the instrument in Patent No. 444604. Control device 23 and feeding/
The feeding device 22 carries cartridges 230 and 220, respectively.
The fact that the probes are stored in the backrest 11 allows Doctor D or the nurse to quickly and easily reassemble, replace, or repair a malfunction of each probe 2 without having to bother the manufacturer. This is significant in two aspects: being able to do this, and being able to effectively utilize the idle space of the back crest 11.

Next, during sitting diagnosis, Doctor D maintains a face-to-face relationship with the patient using the chair 8 while the patient is seated with the chair 1 standing up as shown by the chain line in Figure 1 or the solid line in Figure 3. Perform diagnosis.
In this case, the input/output device 4 is
It is a matter of course that the display device 5 is placed close to the doctor D. Diagnostic instruments for sitting diagnosis include occlusal sound diagnostics, mandibular movement diagnostics, and articulatory muscle activity measuring devices.
It is another desirable optional condition of the present invention that the hanger 9 be removably mounted on the hanger 9 for convenient use. It goes without saying that the raising and lowering of the chair 1 can be adjusted by operating the foot petal 17. It will be understood that in the case of sitting diagnosis as well as supine diagnosis, diagnostic information can be stored, read, and displayed by utilizing the input/output device 4 and the display device 5.

As described above, according to the device of the present invention, the diagnostic probe, which was previously installed separately from the treatment device, is attached to a chair dedicated to diagnosis, and the input/output device of the computer and the display device (and memory) are installed in the doctor's office. By locating it nearby, a dedicated diagnostic device was established, and it became possible to immediately store, read, and display diagnostic information, so that diagnostic information necessary for treatment could be obtained over a wide range, and diagnostic accuracy could be improved. Profit that can be utilized highly can be made. At the same time, there is an advantage that troublesome knowledge and labor are not required for arranging and storing diagnostic probes and instruments, and medical records can also be omitted.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the device of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing another embodiment. (Explanation of symbols) Cheer...1, Diagnostic probe...
2, Movable arm...3, Input/output device...4, Display device...5, Diagnostic device...10, Backrest...11, Headrest...12, Seat...13, Footrest...
14, Step...15, Electric cord...21, Feeding/feeding device...22, Control device...23, Cartridge...230, 220.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A chair 1 capable of diagnosing a patient in a sitting position and supine position, and detachably held in a space sandwiched between the shoulder of the backrest 11 of this chair 1, the side of the headrest 12, or both. various diagnostic probes 2 . . . , a control device 23 for supplying electricity to each probe 2 that can be stored and replaced in the backrest 11, a device 22 for feeding and feeding the electric cord 21 of each probe 2, and a movable arm. 3, the dental diagnosis device comprises an input/output device 4 and a display device 5, which are arranged around the chair 1 so as to be horizontally rotatable and vertically adjustable, and which store, read, and display diagnostic information of each of the probes 2. Device. 2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the control device 23 and the feeding/feeding device 22 are housed in the cartridges 230, 220. 3 The input/output device 4 is a keyboard, and the display device 5 is
The apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, which is a CRT or a printer. 4. The diagnostic chair 1 comprises a footrest 14, a step 15, a seat 13, a backrest 11, and a headrest 12, and the footrest 14 and the backrest 11 are pivotally connected to the seat 13 so as to be able to stand up and expand freely. The device described. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the diagnostic chair 1 is further detachably equipped with a diagnostic device 10 necessary for sitting diagnosis near the diagnostic chair 1.