Evolution of Toothbrush

Why I choose toothbrush ?

Well, Toothbrush is a product which we use on a regular basis. Why do we use toothbrush? Most of us answers - To keep teeth clean,
hygiene purposes. So, isnt it interesting to understand the evolution of the product that we use on daily basis! let’s began with the very first
product which is being used as a toothbrush in the ancient times.

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Chewing Stick

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toothpicks to remove food particles in
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Egyptians mummies. These toothpicks
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Hog Bristle Toothbrush 1498

How it was made? China

Chinese pluck hairs off of cold climate
pigs living in siberia and nothern china
(There hogs evolved very stiff hairs) Bamboo, Hog’s hair
and paste them to a bamboo stick or
animal bones. Other primitive versions
of the toothbrush include bird Link
feathers, animal bones, porcupine
quills, and boar bristles on a bamboo
stick

(English found

Hog hair too rough )

Modern Toothbrush 1770

Europe

Who is William Addis?

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A British man named William Addis The bristles are collected from
took inspiration from the Ming
Chinese invention and started mass domesticated animals that are being
producing manual toothbrushes raised.
using boar's hair as bristles and
animal bones as handles.

By 1800s the tooth brush were mass

produced in various countries Link 1 Link 2

Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush Started in 1938

Get into existance in 1950
America
It was a Miracle toothbrush!
Less harmfull bacteria than Nylon Bristles
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Easy to reach the back teet
Close bristles

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Electric toothbrush Bro odent ( x )

1954

Switzerland

Why it was needed ?

It was made to facilitate tooth brushing for
people with motor-skills impairments and
Nylon Bristles, plastic body
those who wore braces.

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that well because it was said to be
ineffective and sales of it were stopped.

General Electric Toothbrush 1961

Switzerland
Why it was needed ?
Broxodent had to be attached to an electrical
outlet and this is likely the reason, especially
Nylon Bristles, plastic body, cordless
when water and electricity are never particularly
good together. and rechargeable model(NiCad
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They suffered the memory effect, not helped by the
fact that they were generally left on the charging
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stand, meaning a short life for these rechargeable
brushes.

Angled handle Toothbrush

1990

speciality America
By the 1990s, countless styles of toothbrushes filled
the shelves of supermarkets and drug stores, many
claiming their superiority over other brands.
Consumers could choose from toothbrushes with
Plastic rubber body with nylon bristles
soft or hard bristles, with natural or synthetic bristles,
and in a variety of sizes, colors, and configurations.
For instance, the Reach toothbrush by Johnson & Link
Johnson was the first toothbrush designed with an
angled handle which was intended to make brushing
back teeth easier. A later variation on the Reach
brush included bristles in a zigzag design.

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Phili s Sonicare Toothbrush
2003
speciality America
The brush head vibrates at hundreds of times per
second, with the latest models at 31,000 strokes
per minute.Rather than connecting to its charger Dupont Nylon bristles (Removes
with conductors, it utilizes inductive charging-the
charger includes the primary winding of the plaque)
voltage-reducing transformer and the fat handle
of the brush includes the secondary winding. The
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replaceable head is also driven magnetically

Little teeth Toothbrush 2010

India
What is it ?
These brushes all come with our animal
Soft nylon and silicon bristles
head-shaped bristle protectors. This
specially designed brush gently helps clean
their little teeth and it also has the
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A uafresh Flex-Zone which bends to help
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absorb excess pressure from brushing,
helping keep their gums protected.

Oral B io
20 20
How does it work? India
a smart toothbrush that has a new magnetic drive
to make the motor quieter, sensors that know which
quadrant of your mouth you're brushing, and an AI
coaching app that helps you thoroughly clean all
Rubber Plastic and ultra soft working
parts of your mouth. It even asks questions about bristles
your gum health.The i O has multiple cleaning
modes and a pressure sensor that tells you if you're
brushing too hard -- an important component Link
because many people unknowingly expedite gum
recession by brushing too vigorously.

U Shaped toothbrush
20 21
U.S.
What does Dentists say about U
shaped toothbrush ?
Silicon Bristles, Plastic body
The U-shaped automatic electric
toothbrush tested in this study proved to be
not effective in removing dental pla ue q
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Goal
The goal for this project has been to work
with Dr. Steiner on improving his design to be
easier to use and more inclusive of all age
groups.

Now : we know the past, we know the present

Lets be Futuristic

5 Futuristic Strategies

Improving the Design and working of U shaped toothbrush - Making the working more
easier

Toothbrush with toothpaste container

Liquid that can help in cleaning the tooth

Auto working brush that detact the teeth and work automatically

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Changeable head bristles brush that can be used my moltiple users

Mood board

U Shaped Toothbrush
Power Source:
Corded Electric

How to use ?
Special Feature: q
S uirt the toothpaste arround the brush and than put the brush head into your mouth, relax your bite on the

Brushing Timer
brush head, and select the right fre uency mode. q

Made for: Purpose of the product

Both adults
CLEAN & FRESH YOUR MOUTH - U shaped design removes stains on your lower teeth near your gums.
& children
(Traditional toothbrush can't reach that part) Promote blood circulation of your gum by nice vibration
massage. Gum health avoids bad breath

Is it re ally helpful ?
the limited studies that have been done show they are much ess e ective than both a manual toothbrush l ff
and an electric toothbrush. Using a U-shaped toothbrush could be comparable to not brushing at all.
Generally, dentists don't like them, as they are not very effective.

Usage of the Product

Gap Identification
UAET got floped because :

It keeps the bristles under the teeth due to which the gums remain uncleaned
Rotates from one side to another, that could not help the user to clean the teeth
Made for selective tooth structure, hence does not result effectivel
Plaque left on the gum lines

Solution

Adjustable bristles - that can capture the shape of the mouth

and adjust accordingly

Large bristles than covers the entire gum

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Vibrates vertically which would help in cleaning the gums )

Inbuilt pocket container that keeps toothpaste

inside.Toothpaste will come out on taping the pocket.

Thank You :)