Specialized Plate Denture Production Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857385_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Plate Denture Production Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857385_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857385_0009_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,385.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

Adaptations of plate denture production systems for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote locations, and high-altitude environments, offering enhanced security, portability, durability, and material efficiency.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent discloses a method of producing plate dentures using stereolithography 3D printing. However, this method may not be suitable for specific, niche environments that require unique adaptations. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by providing specialized variations of plate denture production systems for high-security needs, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, remote locations, and high-altitude environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a system for producing plate dentures in high-security environments, featuring enhanced security features and a curable composition with a first and second polymerization initiator. Another embodiment is a method for producing plate dentures for disaster relief, utilizing a portable and compact 3D printing system. Additionally, a plate denture production kit is designed for extreme weather conditions, with a focus on durability. Furthermore, a system for producing plate dentures in remote or isolated locations is configured to minimize material requirements. Lastly, a method for producing plate dentures for high-altitude environments is adapted for use in low-pressure environments.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of plate denture production systems for specific, niche environments, incorporating unique features such as enhanced security, portability, durability, and material efficiency. The inventive step resides in the combination of the original patent's method with the specialized requirements of each niche environment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations of the curable composition, such as using different polymerization initiators or adjusting the composition's viscosity. Other variations may involve modifications to the 3D printing system, such as incorporating additional sensors or adjusting the printing speed.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has potential commercial applications in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and aerospace. The target market includes dental clinics, disaster relief organizations, and aerospace companies operating in high-altitude environments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C13/0013
A A61 A61C13/01
A A61 A61C13/10
B B29 B29C64/124
B B33 B33Y10/00
B B33 B33Y80/00
C C09 C09J7/10
C C09 C09J7/30
C C09 C09J2301/416
C C09 C09J2433/00
C C09 C09J2433/008

Field of Art

Dental prosthetics and additive manufacturing, specifically stereolithographic 3D printing of dental devices, requiring expertise in materials science, polymer chemistry, dental engineering, and advanced manufacturing techniques

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with advanced degrees in dental engineering or materials science, familiar with stereolithographic 3D printing, polymer chemistry, and dental prosthetic design, capable of understanding complex material compositions and manufacturing processes

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that adapting the source patent's plate denture production method to specialized environments represents predictable variations using known techniques. The fundamental stereolithographic process remains consistent, with modifications representing routine engineering adaptations to specific use cases. The core technological principles of the original patent provide a clear framework for extending the invention to different operational contexts.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Stereolithographic 3D printing method for producing plate dentures using a curable composition with polymerization initiators
PTD Variation
Adapting the printing system for high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, remote locations, and high-altitude environments
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would recognize that modifying manufacturing parameters and environmental tolerances represents a standard design optimization process, involving predictable adjustments to material composition and printing system configuration
Source Patent Element
First and second polymerization initiators with different excitation wavelengths
PTD Variation
Introducing specialized polymerization initiator combinations for enhanced material performance in challenging environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting and tuning polymerization initiators to achieve specific material properties is a known technique in polymer chemistry, representing a routine engineering solution for adapting material characteristics
Source Patent Element
Denture base with artificial-tooth-arrangement recessed portion
PTD Variation
Incorporating enhanced security features, durability modifications, and compact design for specialized production contexts
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying prosthetic design to suit specific operational requirements is a standard practice in dental engineering, involving predictable design choices that a skilled practitioner would readily conceive
Source Patent Element
Stereolithographic 3D printing method for dental prosthetics
PTD Variation
Developing portable and compact 3D printing systems for disaster relief and remote location applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Miniaturization and portability of manufacturing systems represent standard engineering approaches, with a PHOSITA capable of implementing size and configuration modifications based on established design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857385's teachings, the present publication demonstrates that variations in plate denture production methods across specialized environments would be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in dental additive manufacturing. The disclosed technical variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental stereolithographic methodology, utilizing known techniques for adapting material compositions, manufacturing parameters, and system configurations to meet specific operational requirements.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,385
TitleMethod of producing plate denture, curable composition for stereolithography, and plate denture production kit
Assignee(s)TOKUYAMA DENTAL CORPORATION