Adaptive Dental Manufacturing Systems
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation dental manufacturing system that integrates AI-driven design, real-time optimization, and autonomous milling to produce personalized dental prostheses with unprecedented precision and efficiency.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'Manufacture of a dental tool,' introduced a method for manufacturing dental tools, but it had limitations in terms of tool wear, precision, and adaptability. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing adaptive geometry, real-time optimization, and autonomous milling, enabling the production of personalized dental prostheses with integrated sensors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The adaptive dental manufacturing system consists of a computer-aided design module, a machine learning module, and a 3D printing module. The machine learning module predicts optimal milling tool geometries based on patient-specific data, and the 3D printing module fabricates the dental prostheses using the predicted geometries. The system also includes a real-time optimization module that monitors tool wear and vibration, analyzing the data using machine learning algorithms to adjust the milling tool's geometry and operating parameters. Additionally, the system features a modular stem and shank that can be reconfigured based on real-time data from the milling process. The computer vision module detects and corrects deviations in the milling process, ensuring precise milling.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in dental manufacturing by integrating AI-driven design, real-time optimization, and autonomous milling. The adaptive geometry, real-time optimization, and integrated sensors are novel and non-obvious features that overcome the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different machine learning algorithms, varying the type of sensors integrated into the dental prostheses, or adapting the system for use in other medical applications. Variations may include the use of different materials, modifying the design of the modular stem and shank, or incorporating additional features such as real-time feedback to dentists and patients.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The adaptive dental manufacturing system has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, enabling the production of personalized dental prostheses with unprecedented precision and efficiency. The system can be marketed to dental laboratories, clinics, and hospitals, offering a competitive advantage in terms of quality, speed, and cost.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C13/0022 |
| A | A61 | A61C3/02 |
| B | B23 | B23C3/32 |
| B | B23 | B23C5/1009 |
| A | A61 | A61B2017/00526 |
| B | B23 | B23C2210/40 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental manufacturing and machining technologies, specifically focused on precision tool design, computer-aided manufacturing, and medical device fabrication. Requires expertise in mechanical engineering, computer-aided design, materials science, and advanced manufacturing techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A skilled professional with advanced engineering degree, proficient in CNC machining, CAD/CAM systems, machine learning applications in manufacturing, and understanding of dental prosthetic design requirements
Obviousness Rationale
A person of ordinary skill would recognize that integrating machine learning, adaptive geometries, and real-time optimization into dental tool manufacturing represents a predictable technological progression from the source patent's foundational teachings about precision dental tool production. The PTD's variations systematically extend the source patent's core methodology by introducing computational intelligence and dynamic tool reconfiguration. These advancements represent incremental improvements using known techniques in machine learning and adaptive manufacturing
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,386 |
|---|---|
| Title | Manufacture of a dental tool |
| Assignee(s) | PRIMA DENTAL MANUFACTURING, LTD |