oral cleaning It is a daily routine that is important to the body. and indispensable equipment is toothbrush and toothpaste But with more developed technology Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania has invented a dental cleaning device that can be adjusted to suit everyone’s mouth by themselves
Get to know the tiny robot “STARS” (STARS).
This device is named สตาร์ส (Surface topography-adaptive robotic superstructures – STARS) Looks like a tiny robot (Microrobots) made up of iron oxide nanoparticles. It has the ability to decay, attract and change shape with a magnetic field.
tiny robot or micro robot It doesn’t have to be a complicatedly built robot. but can refer to small devices that can be controlled from a distance like this micro-robot stars
in controlling stars It uses an electromagnetic field from an external magnetic field generator. Induce the stars to change their desired shape, for example, turning them into pointed rods to cover the limestone. Or change to a thin line to act as a replacement for dental floss, etc.
Therefore, whether the user’s teeth are beautifully arranged or misaligned. Stars can modify the shape to suit the structure of the teeth in the mouth. This is a highlight that is superior to general brushing.
Stars can also act like a toothbrush. by changing the shape to be like a brush The thick bristles are suitable for coloring on hard tooth surfaces, following which they are adjusted to be thinner bristles for use on the gums and tongue.
whichHere, the researchers said The Stars system is able to assess the susceptibility of oral surfaces. This allows the user to quickly adjust the shape of the stars to different textures.
Is it time to say goodbye to “toothbrush”?
Equipment used to clean the mouth It has been recorded since the time of ancient civilizations. Start with a chewing stick or root for cleaning teeth. that have existed since the ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian civilizations around 3,500 BC. Later it evolved into a tooth-colored stalk made of tree branches during the Greco-Roman period. including the Qin dynasty of China during 200 BC.
The toothbrush-like device It was discovered during the Tang Dynasty of China. (About 600-900 AD), with the appearance of a bamboo stalk or bone attached to a pig’s hair at one end.
However, the development of more widespread and quality toothbrushes. Occurred during the year 1770 by an Englishman called. William Addis In the beginning, rough boar bristles from China and Siberia were used as toothbrush bristles. before switching to a softer ponytail.
Fur was used to make toothbrush bristles until the 20th century, when plastic revolutionized product-making. High quality and durable synthetic fibers such as nylon are used as bristles. Appears to work well, not allergic to wool. Plus, it’s easy to clean and doesn’t leave any stains. and has been used until now
But the disadvantages of toothbrushes are stable shape This means that the user cannot modify the shape of the toothbrush to match the structure of the teeth in the mouth. (Because it depends on what kind of toothbrush the company produces), there may be grooves or gaps between teeth that have not been cleaned. can cause problems in the oral cavity
In addition, what the toothbrush cannot do is ability to eliminate oral germs Even toothpaste ingredients may help stop the growth of oral germs. But that may not have enough disinfectant properties.
For many reasons mentioned above. This became the origin of the invention of the tiny robot “Stars” that can be shaped to match the structure of the teeth of each user. and iron oxide particles also causefree radicals that can destroy bacteriaThat can cause tooth decay and plaque in the mouth as well.
Who is Stars suitable for?
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania expect this technology. It is beneficial to the elderly or disabled who cannot help themselves. (Can’t brush your teeth manually), which stars will help clean the mouth effectively. and help reduce complications that may occur in the future
In addition, if using Stars for personal use Users can also program their own teeth cleaning programs. For example, change the shape to dental floss. to clean between teeth first Followed by a rough brush to brush the tooth surface. Next comes a soft brush to brush the gums and tongue. and having oral disinfection at the same time
Another case is application in dentistry The dentist can use stars to collect a sample of bacteria in between the teeth. in hard-to-reach places in order to be treated properly as well
Stars are still in development stage. The researchers used animal and human tooth models. It appears that Stars can clean teeth effectively. which researchers will collect study data To submit documents and obtain permission from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers the next human trial.
If you were to choose an answer at this point, which is more effective at brushing with a toothbrush and with the Stars robot? It must be answered that the Stars robot can clean the mouth well.than
Still, it remains to be seen whether Stars can be used in human daily life. Including the need to reduce production costs to be popular for use in homes. If we can, we believe that Stars might become the new standard for cleaning teeth of the future.
