AI-Integrated Dental Implant System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel dental implant system that leverages AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to optimize osteotomy preparation, predict implant success, and ensure personalized treatment outcomes.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a non-round or non-circular drill bit for preparing osteotomies, but it lacked the integration of advanced technologies to enhance the drilling process and predict implant success. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by combining the patented drill bit with AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more powerful and efficient system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The AI-Integrated Dental Implant System comprises a non-round or non-circular drill bit, an AI module, IoT sensors, a blockchain-based ledger, and a new material-based implant. The AI module predicts optimal drilling parameters based on sensor data, ensuring precise hole preparation. The IoT sensors monitor drill bit performance and transmit data to a cloud-based server for analysis and feedback. The blockchain-based ledger tracks drill bit usage and maintenance history, automatically scheduling maintenance and replacement. The new material-based implant features enhanced osseointegration properties, and a sensor monitors its integration with surrounding bone tissue to predict and prevent implant failure.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's novelty lies in the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials with the patented non-round or non-circular drill bit, enabling a more efficient, personalized, and predictable dental implant process. The inventive step is the synergistic combination of these technologies to create a system that overcomes the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include using different AI algorithms, integrating additional sensors or data sources, or incorporating other advanced materials. Variations may include adapting the system for use in other medical or surgical applications.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The AI-Integrated Dental Implant System has significant commercial potential in the dental and medical industries, offering improved treatment outcomes, increased efficiency, and reduced costs. The target market includes dental clinics, hospitals, and medical research institutions.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A61 | A61C8/0089 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1615 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1655 |
| A | A61 | A61B17/1673 |
| A | A61 | A61C3/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Dental and surgical instrumentation, specifically dental implant preparation technologies involving precision drilling, sensor integration, and bone modification techniques
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with advanced degrees in biomedical engineering, dental surgery, or mechanical engineering, possessing expertise in surgical tool design, medical device integration, and understanding of precision machining and sensor technologies
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating AI, IoT, and blockchain technologies with the existing non-round drill bit design represents a predictable technological evolution. The source patent's fundamental innovation of a specialized drill bit provides a clear technical foundation for adding intelligent monitoring and adaptive control systems. The proposed variations represent standard engineering approaches to enhancing medical device functionality through digital integration and data-driven optimization.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,391 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dentistry tool |
| Assignee(s) | Nobel Biocare Services AG |