Abstract: A toothbrush having two types of bristle end forms. Filaments, each having a tapered end and a ball-like end, are bundled, and folded in to a U-shape bend in a manner that the tapered end is projected from the ball end. The tapered end is inserted into a periodontal pocket by the projected length.

Abstract: Plastic saddle comprising a saddle base made of a rigid plastic material and having a downwardly extending flange along its entire periphery, the opposing portions of the flange approximately at the midportion of length of the saddle base being spaced apart by a reduced transverse distance to provide constricted portions; an arch-shaped base support integral with the bottom of the saddle base and comprising a pair of strip-like supporting members formed each in its side with stepped portions in opposing relation to the constricted portions of the flange respectively, the supporting members being interconnected at the rear ends, at the stepped portions and at the foremost ends thereof by connectors integral therewith; a shock-absorbing elastic member adhered to the top of the saddle base; and a saddle cover made of a soft plastic material and fitted over the elastic member, the saddle cover having along its entire periphery a gripping flange fitted over the flange of the saddle base in gripping engagement ther