#$%^&*AU2010202358B220120719.pdf#####Abstract There is provided a toothbrush having a handle (2) and a head part (1) with bristle filaments (3) and a flexible structure (6, 6', 22) of a first soft material, wherein the flexible structure (6, 6', 22) is arranged on a carrier element (5) which consists of a 5 second hard material and is connected to the head part (1), such that a rear side of the carrier element (5) faces the head part (1) and wherein bristle filaments (3) are guided through cutouts (21, 21') in the carrier element (5) and/or in the flexible structure (6") and, for fastening by its rear ends facing the head part (1), are melted, welded or adhesively bonded. A process for producing the toothbrush is also provided. 10 Fig. 7c7/12 o 14 Aa -A
