Specialized Dental Implant Systems for Unique Operational Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857390_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Dental Implant Systems for Unique Operational Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857390_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857390_0004_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. 11,857,390.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

The present inventive concept relates to a range of specialized dental implant systems designed for use in extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, and remote or isolated areas, offering enhanced functionality and security features tailored to these specific environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original dental implant patent addressed the need for safe and undamaged transportation of dental implants from the manufacturer to the treating physician. However, these conventional dental implants may not be suitable for use in unique operational environments, such as extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, and remote or isolated areas, where additional security and functionality features are required.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The new inventive concept encompasses a range of dental implant systems, each tailored to a specific operational environment. For example, the system for extreme weather conditions features a weather-resistant coating on the implant extension to prevent corrosion and damage from environmental factors. The system for high-security facilities includes a receptacle with a tamper-evident seal and a dental implant with an implant extension having a unique identifier for tracking purposes. The system for disaster relief situations features a quick-release mechanism for rapid implantation and extraction, while the system for high-security needs incorporates a biometric authentication mechanism to ensure secure handling and implantation. Finally, the system for remote or isolated areas includes a self-contained power source for sterilization and implantation.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious features, such as weather-resistant coatings, tamper-evident seals, quick-release mechanisms, biometric authentication mechanisms, and self-contained power sources, which are not present in the original patent. These features provide a unique and innovative solution for dental implant systems in specialized environments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include additional security features, such as encryption or secure communication protocols, or variations in the design and materials used for the implant extension and receptacle. Furthermore, the inventive concept could be adapted for use in other medical devices or applications requiring specialized functionality and security in unique operational environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The specialized dental implant systems of the present inventive concept have significant commercial potential in various industries, including healthcare, disaster relief, and high-security facilities. The target market includes dental professionals, medical device manufacturers, and organizations operating in extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, and remote or isolated areas.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C8/0037
A A61 A61C8/0089
A A61 A61C8/0087

Field of Art

Dental implant technologies, specifically focusing on implant design, transportation, and specialized medical device systems with emphasis on mechanical engineering and biomedical device integration

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A biomedical engineer or dental prosthetics specialist with advanced knowledge of implant design, materials science, mechanical engineering principles, and experience in developing medical devices for specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core dental implant technology by applying known engineering techniques to address specific operational challenges. The disclosed modifications represent standard design adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize dental implant systems for unique environmental conditions. The variations demonstrate incremental improvements using conventional engineering approaches within the established framework of the source patent's implant design.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dental implant with separable implant extension along a longitudinal axis
PTD Variation
Adding weather-resistant coating to implant extension for extreme conditions
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying protective coatings is a known technique in medical device engineering, representing a predictable solution to environmental challenges with expected and reproducible results
Source Patent Element
Implant with sections for receiving and securing abutments
PTD Variation
Incorporating unique identifier and tracking mechanisms for high-security applications
Obviousness Reasoning
Adding tracking capabilities through identifiers is a standard design modification for improving device traceability and security, utilizing well-established technological approaches
Source Patent Element
Dental implant with modular extension design
PTD Variation
Implementing quick-release mechanism for rapid deployment in disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying mechanical interfaces for faster connection/disconnection represents a routine engineering design choice with predictable functional outcomes
Source Patent Element
Implant extension with defined structural sections
PTD Variation
Integrating biometric authentication mechanisms into implant extension
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating authentication technologies into medical devices is a known technique for enhancing security, representing an obvious combination of existing technological approaches
Source Patent Element
Dental implant with configurable extension design
PTD Variation
Adding self-contained power source for sterilization and operational capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating power systems into medical devices is a standard engineering approach for expanding functional capabilities, representing a predictable technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857390 and the disclosed variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed dental implant system modifications obvious and lacking inventive merit. The presented technical variations represent standard engineering adaptations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner, thereby rendering potential patent claims obvious and anticipatable by the existing prior art.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,390
TitleDental implant
Assignee(s)STRAUMANN HOLDING AG