Specialized Dental Implants for Extreme Environments
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A dental implant system with implant extensions adapted for specific, narrow market or unique operational environments, ensuring safe and reliable transportation and use in extreme weather conditions, high-security needs, disaster relief, or high-hygiene environments.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent addressed the need for safe transportation of dental implants, but it did not consider the challenges posed by extreme environments. The present inventive concept solves this problem by introducing specialized dental implants with implant extensions designed for specific, demanding conditions.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a dental implant with an implant extension featuring a third section with a temperature-resistant coating for use in extreme weather conditions, a reinforced shaft section for use in disaster relief operations, or a section with a biocompatible, antimicrobial coating for use in high-hygiene environments. Additionally, the system includes a high-security receptacle with a tamper-evident seal and a tracking device, as well as a climate-controlled storage unit and a GPS tracking device for secure storage and transportation.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel features not present in the original patent, such as temperature-resistant coatings, reinforced shaft sections, biocompatible coatings, and specialized receptacles and storage units. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the problem of using dental implants in extreme environments.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include dental implants with implant extensions featuring adjustable or removable coatings, or implant extensions with integrated sensors for monitoring environmental conditions. Variations may include dental implants with implant extensions designed for use in specific industries, such as aerospace or military.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, particularly in niche markets such as disaster relief, high-security environments, or extreme weather conditions. Target industries may include dental clinics, hospitals, and research institutions operating in these environments.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C8/0037 |
| A | A61 | A61C8/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61C8/0087 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental implant design and medical device engineering, focusing on implant structural modifications, materials, and transportation technologies
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A biomedical engineer or dental prosthetics specialist with expertise in implant design, materials science, medical device packaging, and manufacturing techniques with 3-5 years of professional experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental dental implant design, applying known engineering techniques to address specific environmental and operational challenges. The modifications represent standard design adaptations using well-established materials and manufacturing approaches within the dental implant technology domain. The PTD's proposed variations demonstrate incremental improvements that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize dental implant performance in specialized contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,390 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental implant |
| Assignee(s) | STRAUMANN HOLDING AG |