MX2007001257A

MX2007001257A - Oral care implement.

Info

Publication number: MX2007001257A
Application number: MX2007001257A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Douglas J Hohlbein; Chi Shing Wong
Original assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
Priority date: 2004-08-11
Filing date: 2005-08-10
Publication date: 2007-03-23
Also published as: CN101001577B; RU2007107954A; CN101001577A; RU2378998C2; CN101039630B; CN101039630A; MX2007001321A; ES2358434T3; RU2007108790A; RU2388419C2

Abstract

An oral implement with a handle includes a head with a releasable material (e.g., an oral medicament) and a tissue cleanser for cleaning the soft tissues and removing odor-causing bacteria from the mouth. In one arrangement, the releasable material is disposed on the surface of the tissue cleanser. In one arragement, the releasable material is disposed behind the tissue cleanser. In one arragement, the releaseable material is incorporated in the composition of the tissue cleanser.

Description

IMPLEMENT FOR ORAL CARE CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED REQUESTS These applications are a continuation in part of the pending United States of America Patent Application No. 10 / 869,922 filed June 18, 2004, entitled "Oral Care Implement" and a partial continuation of the pending application. of the United States of America Serial No. 10 / 601,106 filed June 20, 2003, entitled "Toothbrush with a Language Cleaning Member"; and claims the benefit of Provisional Application of the United States of America No. 60 / 600,701, filed on August 11, 2004, entitled "Incorporation of Sensory Chemicals in Tooth Brushes." The contents of the aforementioned applications are each expressly incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to an implement for oral care with a tissue cleanser and a medicament for making contact with the tissue of the mouth.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION According to the American Dental Association, a major source of bad breath in healthy people are the deposits of microbes on the tongue, where a bacterial coating harbors organisms and waste that contribute to bad breath. The tissue in the mouth, and especially the tongue, is a paradise for the growth of microorganisms. The nature with papillae of the tongue surface creates a unique ecological site that provides an extremely large surface area, which favors the accumulation of oral bacteria. The anaerobic flora and bacteria that reside on the tongue and other soft tissues in the mouth play an important role in the development of chronic bad breath commonly known as halitosis. In general, bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSC). If there is a sufficient accumulation of sulfur compounds, the result can lead to bad breath and oral malodor.

Even when tongue scrapers have been used in the past, they have not been generally effective, have not been easy, or have not been socially acceptable for use in a public environment. In addition, many of these scrapers can not be easily used to clean another tissue inside the mouth. Despite this the benefits that are going to be gained by cleaning the tissue in the mouth, many users avoid the use of such cleansers due to the lack of comfort and / or ease of use.

Furthermore, it has not been convenient or socially acceptable for users to clean their tongues and other soft tissues in the mouth in public environments, or when going home or away from home.

Therefore, there is a need for improvement for oral care with a tongue cleaner that provides effective removal of bacteria from the tongue and other debris, which maintains the user's comfort, which provides a substance to treat the tissues of the tongue. mouth, be easy to use and socially acceptable and convenient in public environments or on trips. An oral implement that combines the cleaning effects of a tissue cleanser and a medication is also required.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The invention relates to an oral care implement that includes a tissue cleaner which provides improved cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and micro-waste placed on the surfaces of oral tissue.

In one aspect of the invention, a releasable material is supported on an insoluble tissue cleaner that includes at least one element for contacting the tissue to clean the tissue surface in the mouth. The tissue contact element or elements can be rubbed together with the oral tissue to remove bacteria and debris while a chemical from the material that can be released is released into the mouth of a user. In a preferred embodiment, the material that can be released is provided as an antiseptic and / or a breath freshener for improved cleaning and freshening of the mouth.

In another aspect of the invention, the fabric cleaner is composed of an elastomeric material. In a preferred embodiment, the fabric cleaner is formed as an elastomeric molded element provided with a plurality of exterior protuberances. The tissue cleaner may include an interior support surface or an exterior of an oral medicament.

In another aspect of the invention, the oral care implement includes a cavity for holding an oral medication for ease of release of the medication into the mouth.

In another aspect of the invention, the implement for oral care seems a palette for convenience, ease of use and social acceptance. In another embodiment, the tongue cleaner and / or the medicament has a disc shape and is mounted on the end of a stick.

In another aspect of the invention, a chemical is incorporated into the material of a fabric cleaner. In a preferred embodiment, the chemical is released from the tissue cleaner to create a sensory response to tissue within a user's mouth.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A more complete understanding of the present invention and the advantages thereof may be acquired by reference to the following description in consideration of the accompanying drawings of which the reference numbers indicate similar characteristics and where: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first implement for oral care according to one or more aspects of the invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view of an oral care implement of Figure 1 with the fabric cleaner omitted to show the support and the releasable material there; Figure 3 is a front view of the oral care implement of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a side view of the oral care implement of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a sectional view of the oral care implement of Figure 1 taken along line 4-4 in Figure 3; Figure 6 is a perspective view of a second implement for oral care according to one or more aspects of the invention; Figure 7 is a front view of the oral care implement of Figure 6; Figure 8 is a sectional view of the oral care implement of Figure 6 taken along line 8-8 in Figure 7; Figure 9 is a front view of a third implement for oral care according to one or more aspects of the invention; and Figure 10 is a sectional view of the oral care implement of Figure 9 taken along line 10-10 of Figure 9.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Figures 1-5 illustrate an oral care implement 100 with a gripping part or handle 103 and a head 105 for reducing oral malodor and cleaning the tissue in the mouth, such as the tongue, the inner surfaces of the cheeks , of the lips or of the gums. Among other features, the oral care implement 100 allows a convenient use when going to the home or away from home to clean the tissues in the mouth. The head 105 includes both a fabric cleaner 109 and a releasable material 107. The handle 103 is provided so that the user can hold and manipulate the oral implement 100. Even though the handle 103 is generally cylindrical, it may have many different shapes and constructions. Although the head preferably has a rounded or bulbous construction relative to the handle, it may in some constructions simply be a continuous extension of the handle.

As can be appreciated, the oral care implement 100 preferably resembles a palette in its construction for convenience, compact size, ease of use and social acceptance. With this construction, users can easily carry and use the implement without attracting attention themselves or feel conscious about cleaning their mouth, particularly if they are in a public place. In addition, this preferred form of the invention can be easily transported for use while traveling by many active users. Such ease and convenience is a significant benefit for those who wish to clean their mouths before interactions with others, such as work meetings, social engagements, etc. Particularly for those who are traveling, between activities, away from home, or in a public environment.

Referring to Figures 2 and 5, the material that can be released 107 can be any biocompatible drug or chemical suitable for oral use. The material that can be released 107 can be provided in a suitable form in a tablet for oral use or any suitable form. The material that can be released 107 can be released into the mouth, lips or cheeks by various methods, including but not limited to abrasion, temperature change, pH change or dissolution.

Preferably, the release material is a soluble breath freshening agent which dissolves in an oral fluid such as sage. In particular, the breath freshening agent can be an antibacterial substance used to treat anaerobic flora and bacteria that reside on the tongue or other soft tissues of the mouth. A preferred example of a breath freshening agent which can be used is triclosan.

In other constructions, the material that can be released can comprise a chemical substance which imparts other benefits. For example, a chemical substance (eg, a perceived by the senses) can be used to provide a biochemical sensory response to the tissue inside the mouth and / or the lips of a user. As an example, a chemical known as capsiason can be used to provide a tingling, a warm massage, or a calming sensation to a user. In another example, the spillanthol can be used to provide a residual tingling sensation as well as benefits of breath freshening. In another example, chamomile and lavender can be used to provide stress relief and relaxation benefits to the user. In another example, a flavoring agent can be used to improve the user's enjoyment during mouth cleaning.

In yet other constructions, the release material 107 may comprise a chemical or a medicament for oral benefits. For example, HUMPHRIES 3 or benzocaine can be used for odor relief. In another example, zo-caine drug types can be used as an appetite suppressant for the treatment of weight loss. In yet another example, the release material may be an aspirin and the like. In an alternate construction, the material that can be released can be a health supplement, such as a vitamin or mineral. Notwithstanding this, a wide variety of other chemicals which provide a medicinal or sensory response can be used with the oral care implement. Also depending on the chemicals, a plurality of chemicals can be combined into tablets or the like of material that can be released for multiple benefits.

The fabric cleaner 109 includes at least one element for contacting the tissue to clean the oral tissue and means for retaining the material that can be released. 107 As shown in the arrangement of Figures 1-5, the tissue cleaner 109 it is preferably formed as a bulbous or disk-like element composed of a docile and soft elastomeric material for a comfortable cleaning and effective removal of bacteria and debris deposited on the tissue in the mouth, such as on the tongue, the inner surfaces of the cheeks, gums and lips. The tissue cleaner 109 also provides an effective massage, stimulation and removal of the epithelial cells of the oral tissue.

The elastomeric material of the fabric cleaner 109 may be any biocompatible elastic material suitable for use in an oral hygiene apparatus. To provide optimum comfort as well as cleaning benefits, the elastomeric material preferably has a hardness property in the range of Shore A8 to A25 hardness. As an example, a preferred elastomeric material is a styrene-ethylene / butylene-styrene block copolymer (SEBS) manufactured by GLS Corporation. However, styrene-ethylene / butylene-styrene block copolymer material from other manufacturers or other materials in and out of the noted hardness range may be used.

The fabric cleaner 109 is preferably configured with a multiplicity of fabric contacting elements 111 (Figure 1 and 3-5), which in a preferred construction is constructed or formed as protuberances, and which will be described hereinafter to purposes of simplicity, such as "protuberances." As used herein, a "protrusion" is meant to generally mean that it includes a column type protrusion (without limitation to the cross-sectional shape of the protrusion) which is erect from a base surface. In a general sense, the protrusion in the preferred construction has a height that is greater than the width at the base of the protrusion (as measured in the longest direction). However, the protuberances may include projections where the widths and heights are approximately the same or where the heights are somewhat smaller than the base widths. In addition in some circumstances (for example, where the protrusion is tapered to a point or includes a base portion tapering to a smaller projection), the base width may be substantially larger than the height.

The protrusions 111 allow mechanical removal of the microflora and other debris from the tongue and from other soft tissue surfaces within the mouth. The language in particular, is prone to develop bacterial coatings that is known because they harbor organisms and waste that can contribute to bad breath. This microflora can be found in the recesses between the papillae on most of the upper surface of the tongue as well as along other surfaces of soft tissue in the mouth. When it contacts otherwise it rubs against a tongue surface, for example, the protuberances 111 provide soft contact with the soft tissue while reaching down into the recesses of the adjacent papillae of the tongue. The elastomeric construction of the fabric cleaner 109 also allows the head 105 to follow the natural contours of the oral tissue surfaces, such as the tongue, cheeks, lips, and gums of a user. In addition, the protuberances 111 are preferably smooth enough to flex as necessary to traverse and clean the tissue surfaces in the mouth. In the preferred construction, the protuberances 111 are capable of flexing and bending from their respective vertical axes when lateral pressure is applied during use. This flex improves the comfort and cleanliness of soft tissue surfaces.

As seen in Figures 1 and 4-5, in a preferred embodiment of a fabric cleaner 109, the protuberances 111 are preferably conical shaped essentially conically when other configurations are contemplated. As used herein, "conically shaped" or "conical" is intended to preferably mean that true cones, frustoconically shaped elements and other shapes that are tapered to a narrow end and thus resemble a cone are included regardless of whether or not They are uniform, continuous in their taper or have rounded cross sections. With reference to Figure 4, the base portion 113 of the conically shaped tissue contacting the elements 111 is larger than the corresponding tip portion 115 and has a wider cross-sectional area to provide an effective cutting resistance for supporting the movement of fabric cleaner 109 along a soft tissue surface. The preferably smaller width or diameter of the tip portion 115 in conjunction with the length of the conically shaped protrusion 111 allows the protuberances to sweep into the recesses of the tongue and other surfaces to clean the microbial deposits and other debris from the teeth. soft tissue surfaces. Furthermore, this construction effectively allows the oral medication to enter the recesses of the adjacent papillae of the tongue for an antibacterial treatment.

In a preferred construction, the thickness or width of the base of the protrusion is 0.64 mm, and preferably within the range of from about 0.51 mm to about 2.00 mm. The tip 115 of the protrusion is 0.127 mm wide and preferably within a range of from about 0.010 mm about 0.75 mm for optimal penetration between the recesses of papillae of a user's tongue. The length or height of the protuberances 111, as measured from the base surface 113 to the tip 115, is preferably 0.91 mm and preferably is within the range from about 0.5 mm to about 2.5 mm, and more preferably a range from 0.75 mm to 1.5 mm. It should be recognized that the above dimensions provided to correspond generally to the typical anatomy of a human language which does not deviate significantly from the norm. However, this may be done using protuberances of other sizes and shapes outside the given ranges.

As seen in Figure 3, the protuberances 111 are preferably placed in concentric rings, rows or circuits 117 at radial spacings spaced from the center of the head 105. This configuration encourages natural small circular motions on the surface of tongue and other tissues soft to effectively clean the tissue and promote a flow of saliva from the user to release the material that can be released inside the mouth. In addition, the movement of the head and protrusion construction helps force the material that can be released into the adjacent papillae of the tongue. In a preferred construction, the protuberances 111 on the adjacent circuits 117 may be radially aligned. For example, adjacent circuits 117 have protrusions 111 that are directly behind each other. A first protrusion is said here to be "directly behind" a second protrusion when it is placed within the natural limits of the second protrusion extending in a radial direction. In an alternating arrangement, the adjacent circuits 117 may be in a stepped arrangement where the protuberances are not radially directly behind another protrusion. These configurations allow improved cleaning of soft tissue surfaces by facilitating the removal of microflora and other debris and providing oral medication especially in the recesses of the adjacent papillae of the tongue. Notwithstanding this, the bumps may be arranged randomly or in a multitude of patterns arranged in a different way.

Even when a preferred embodiment of fabric cleaner has been discussed, it should be understood that the benefits of the invention can still be obtained with a wide variety of fabric cleaning constructions. For example, the tissue contacting elements may be in forms other than the protuberances, such as for example edges or hemispheres. The tissue contacting elements may be formed on one side, a part of a side or sides, both sides or the entire periphery of the fabric cleaner. Finally, the fabric cleaner can be formed of a non-elastomeric material or a combination of different materials. In an alternate embodiment, the opposite end 104 of the handle opposite the head 105 can be used for oral hygiene benefits. For example, the end 104 may include a small toothbrush, or a small toothbrush, an arch of floss, or a toothpick.

In the arrangement of the oral care implement 100 shown in Fig. 2, the head 105 preferably includes a base 106 with an opening or cavity 108 of a tissue cleaner 109 (Fig. 1) to hold and stop the non-released form of the material releasable 107. Disc-shaped base 106 provides the surface for the overmoulding of tissue 109, in a preferred construction, the material that can be released 107 is also covered by the elastomeric surface of fabric cleaner 109 (see Figure 5). The base 106 is preferably formed of a hard or flexible plastic, but can be formed of an elastomer or other materials. In addition, the base can be a unitary part of the elastomeric material forming the fabric cleaner 109. As shown in Figures 1 and 3, the fabric cleaner 109 includes the holes 110 in the elastomer surface which allow the material of release 107 dissolve and release the liquid inside the mouth of a user. As an alternative, the release material may be a fluid that is encapsulated in an outer layer that dissolves or breaks through the user's teeth to release the chemical. In another construction, effective cleaning of the tissue surfaces in the mouth can be obtained through the combined use of tissue cleaner 109 which mechanically rubs the tissue surfaces and the beneficial effects of applying a freshener / antiseptic around the oral cavity . Also, by enclosing the material that can be released into the fabric cleaner, the majority of the surface area of the fabric cleaner 109 is provided for cleaning performance.

Figures 6-8 illustrate an alternate incorporation of a 200 care implement with a 203 handle and a head 205 to reduce oral malodor and clean and clean soft tissue in the mouth. The incorporation of the oral care implement 200, is similar in construction to the oral care implement 100 of Figures 1-5, except that a fabric cleaner 209 has an opening 208 that visibly exposes a material that can be released 207 for the use.

Even though opposite sides of the material that can be released 207 are exposed on the head 205, only one side of the material 207 can be exposed. The fabric cleaner 209 includes the tissue contacting elements 211 similar in construction to the protuberances 111 as the fabric cleaner 109. In a preferred construction, the material that can be released 207 in the form of a liquid breath freshener ( or other material) is provided as a small bead, tablet, or the like, which is supported on the inside of the head 205. The release material 207 may be a pearl that can be dissolved solid or a liquid encapsulated in an outer shell that can break or dissolve (for example a container). In most preferred arrangements, the material that can be released in the center of the head 205. The release material 207 can be a solid or liquid dissolved pearl encapsulated in an outer shell that can be broken or dissolved (by example a container). In most preferred arrangements, the material that can be released can be placed in the center of the head 205. As noted, the material that can be released can be broken by a user's teeth or can be dissolve in the saliva to release a breath freshener and / or liquid antiseptic in the mouth. Notwithstanding this, other types of materials that can be released can be used. In one arrangement, the user can replace the material that can be released 307 in the multi-purpose elastomeric fabric cleaner 209 of the oral care implement 200. In such an embodiment, the material that can be released 207, can be pressed into the opening 208 for a loose fit and retained by frictional forces or otherwise mechanically held.

Figures 9-10 illustrate an alternate embodiment of an oral care implement 300 with a handle 303 and a head 305 to reduce odor and clean soft tissue in the mouth. The incorporation of the oral care implement 300 is similar in construction for oral care 100 of Figures 1-5 except that the fabric cleaner 309 holds the material that can be released on its exterior. For example, the tissue cleaner is covered, coated, otherwise enclosed within an oral medicament 307 (see Figure 10). Although a breath freshener coating is preferred, the coating can also be a medicine, a material that can be sensed by the senses or a combination of materials. The fabric cleaner 309 includes contact elements in the similar fabric 311 in construction as the fabric cleaner 109. There are many forms of such a releasable material 307 which can be used over the fabric cleaner 309. In a construction Preferred, the material 307 may be a candy applied to the fabric cleaner 309 by a setting or embedding process, although other methods may be used. In this construction, the material 307 can be dissolved in the mouth by revealing the elements 311 to treat the soft tissues then the user can clean the debris therefrom with the elements 311.

In an alternate arrangement of the oral care implement 300, the material that can be released can be provided in solution, in an emulsion or microencapsulation form, and then deposited or applied to form a continuous or semi-continuous coating on the surface of fabric cleaner 309. The solution deposited as emulsion or micro-emulsion can then be dried with air, dried with the aid of heat, cured with the aid of heat, cured with catalyst assistance or cured activated with ultraviolet (UV) light. However, other methods for curing the coating are possible.

The handle 103, 203, 303 and the base 106, 206, 306 can be constructed of a material such as a rigid or flexible material, such as a bio-shareable plastic used in oral hygiene products. The fabric cleaner 109 can preferably be formed by molding and attached to the base 106, although other manufacturing processes can be used. For example, the fabric cleaner 109 can be attached with adhesive or other known methods to the base 106. The fabric cleaner 209, 309 can be overmoulded to the base using the known manufacturing methods.

Fabric cleaners 109, 209, 309, during use, can be rubbed against the inner surfaces of the lips or cheeks, on various surfaces of the tongue, gums, lips and roof of the mouth and thus providing a desired massage, stimulation and cleaning of several soft tissue surfaces within the mouth. Additionally due to the mechanical interaction of the protuberances, some users may perceive a stimulating tingling sensation on the cheek surfaces leading to a positive user reaction, and even to the enjoyment of a comfortable sensation of the tissue cleaner protrusions as long of soft tissue surfaces in the mouth.

Although a description of preferred constructions of the oral implement has been discussed, it should be understood that the benefits of the invention can be obtained with a wide variety of other constructions. For example, the material composition comprising the fabric cleaner can be incorporated with a material that can be released. In a construction, a chemical such as one that is sensed by the senses can be released from the tissue cleaning material to invoke a biochemical sensory response in the user's mouth. The material that can be released can be released to the inner surfaces of the mouth, lips, or cheeks, by various methods, including but not limited to abrasion to temperature change, pH change or dissolution.

In a fix of the implement for oral care 100 and 200 the chemical substance (for example, one that can be sensed by the senses, a medicine or the like) comprising the material that can be released 107, 207 can be combined in the elastomer and / or thermoplastic and the fabric cleaner 109,209 . In another arrangement, the chemical can be embedded in a micro-encapsulation form and then combined into the elastomer and / or thermoplastic of the fabric cleaner 109, 209. In this manner, the chemical can be released in a generally uniform during the use of the implement for oral care. In these arrangements, the elastomeric fabric cleaner 109, 209 is provided as a homogeneous element. The chemical (for example, it is perceived by the senses) will migrate outward and transfer over the soft tissue of the mouth with contact. In implement arrangements for oral care, chemicals that are to be released into the mouth may be pre-combined or pre-formulated with water-soluble polymers based on hydrogel, or another biomaterial before a final combination in of the elastomeric material that forms the fabric cleaner or before the final coating of the fabric cleaner.

In a preferred construction, chemicals for release into the mouth may be compounded in a variety of materials, including, but not limited to, the thermoplastic elastomer provided by the GLS Corporation under the designation G6725 production. However, other elastomeric compounds are possible to be used with a material that can be sensed by the senses or the like.

Since various changes can be made to prior methods, compositions and structures without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in this application, including all the mechanisms and / or modes of interaction described above, should be construed as illustrative only. and not in any way limiting the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An implement for oral care comprising a handle with an end having a region that makes contact with the insoluble tissue provided with at least one projection configured for the removal of microbes from the soft tissues of a mouth and a material that can be liberated supported by the region of contact with the tissue and that is released from the region of contact with the tissue inside the mouth during use.

2. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that at least one projection includes a plurality of conically shaped projections.

3. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 2, characterized in that the projections comprise an elastomeric material.

4. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that at least one projection has a hardness range of around 8-25 Shore A.

5. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the region of contact with the tissue comprises an elastomeric material.

6. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that at least a part of the material that can be released is contained within the region of contact with the tissue.

7. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 6, characterized in that the region of contact with the tissue includes an opening for the communication of fluid with the material that can be released to allow the release of the material inside the mouth of the patient. user.

8. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the material that can be released is placed on an outer part of the region of contact with the tissue.

9. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the region that makes contact with the tissue includes an opening, and the material that can be released is placed in the opening.

10. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the material that can be released is replaceable in the region of contact with the tissue with another part of the material that can be released for a subsequent use.

11. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that at least one projection comprises a plurality of projections.

12. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 11, characterized in that the plurality of projections are placed in a circuit on the surface of the region that makes contact with the tissue.

13. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 12, characterized in that the circuit comprises a plurality of circuits aligned radially.

14. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the region of contact with the fabric comprises an elastomeric composition incorporated with the material that can be released.

15. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 14, characterized in that the material that can be released is an oral medication.

16. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the material that can be released is a flavoring.

17. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 14, characterized in that the region of contact with the tissue has a hardness range of about 8-25 Shore A.

18. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 14, characterized in that the material that can be released comprises a chemical which provides a sensory response to the soft tissue surfaces of the mouth.

19. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 1, characterized in that the releasable material is included in a container that can be broken.

20. An oral care implement comprising a handle, a flexible tissue cleaner attached to the handle and tissue cleaner having a plurality of fabric contacting elements extending therefrom and a releasable material provided with the cleaner of tissue and that is released inside the mouth of a user during use.

21. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the fabric cleaner has a hardness of about 8-25 Shore A hardness.

22. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the tissue contact elements are placed on opposite sides of the tissue cleaner.

23. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the tissue cleaner includes a cavity to retain the material that can be released there.

24. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the fabric cleaner comprises an elastomeric material.

25. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 24, characterized in that the material that can be released is combined within the elastomeric material.

26. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 25, characterized in that the material that can be released includes a material that can be perceived by the senses.

27. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the material that can be released is placed on an outer surface of the fabric cleaner.

28. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the material that can be released is placed inside the tissue cleaner.

29. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the material that can be released includes a material that can be perceived by the senses.

30. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that the material that can be released is replaceable for a subsequent use.

31. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 20, characterized in that a part of the elements in contact with the tissue are placed in adjacent rings.

32. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 31, characterized in that the rings are placed on opposite sides of the tissue cleaner.

33. An implement for oral care comprising a handle, and a tissue cleaner attached to one end of the handle, the fabric cleaner has a composition comprising an elastomer and a material that can be sensed by the senses, said material which can be perceived by the senses is released inside the mouth during use for a sensory contact of soft tissue in the mouth.

34. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 33, characterized in that the tissue cleaner includes a plurality of projections to simulate soft tissue in the mouth.

35. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 34, characterized in that the plurality of projections are placed on opposite sides of the tissue cleaner.

36. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 35, characterized in that the fabric cleaner has a hardness range of about 8-25 Shore A.

27. The implement for oral care as claimed in clause 33, characterized in that the tissue cleaner includes a plurality of projections that are placed in circuits.

38. the implement for oral care as claimed in clause 33, characterized in that the material that can be perceived by the senses is selected from capsiason, spillnathol, and benzozin. SUMMARY An oral implement with a handle that includes a head with a material that can be released (for example an oral medication) and a tissue cleaner to clean the soft tissues and remove the bacteria that cause the odor of the mouth. In an arrangement, the material that can be released is placed on the surface of the fabric cleaner. In an arrangement, the material that can be released is placed behind the tissue cleaner. In an arrangement, the material that can be released is incorporated into the fabric cleaner composition.