Next-Generation Dental Implant System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A revolutionary dental implant system that integrates cutting-edge technologies, including self-sterilizing coatings, AI-assisted design, bio-absorbable materials, nanoscale surface topography, and micro-sensor arrays, to provide unparalleled performance, safety, and patient outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
Conventional dental implants face challenges related to sterility, personalized design, and post-operative complications. The original patent's separable implant extension, while innovative, still has limitations in addressing these issues. The next-generation dental implant system aims to overcome these limitations by introducing advanced technologies that ensure a safer, more efficient, and more effective dental implant experience.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The next-generation dental implant system comprises multiple components, including a self-sterilizing implant extension with an integrated antimicrobial coating, an AI-assisted 3D modeling system for personalized implant design, a bio-absorbable implant extension, a nanoscale surface topography for enhanced osseointegration, and a micro-sensor array for real-time monitoring of implant stability and surrounding tissue health. These components work in harmony to provide a dental implant system that is not only more effective but also safer and more convenient for patients and clinicians alike.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce a paradigm shift in dental implant technology by integrating advanced materials, AI-assisted design, and real-time monitoring capabilities, which are not found in the original patent or existing dental implant systems. The self-sterilizing coating, bio-absorbable implant extension, and micro-sensor array, in particular, represent a significant departure from the state of the art, providing a new and non-obvious solution to the problems faced by conventional dental implants.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the next-generation dental implant system could include variations in the antimicrobial coating material, AI-assisted design algorithms, bio-absorbable material composition, nanoscale surface topography patterns, and micro-sensor array configurations. These variations could be tailored to specific patient needs, implant types, or clinical applications, ensuring broad conceptual coverage and adaptability to future advancements in dental implant technology.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The next-generation dental implant system has vast commercial potential in the dental industry, with applications in implant dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics. The system's advanced features and improved patient outcomes could disrupt the existing dental implant market, attracting patients and clinicians seeking cutting-edge technology and superior results. The market potential is significant, with the global dental implant market projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2023 to 2030.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C8/0037 |
| A | A61 | A61C8/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61C8/0087 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,390 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dental implant |
| Assignee(s) | STRAUMANN HOLDING AG |