Specialized Dental Drill Bit Systems for Niche Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857391_0004_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Specialized Dental Drill Bit Systems for Niche Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857391_0004_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857391_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. 11,857,391.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

This inventive concept discloses a range of dental drill bit systems tailored for specific, challenging operational environments, including extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, remote off-grid locations, and high-altitude environments.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent relates to a drill bit that can be used in surgery and dental surgery. However, the original patent does not address the unique challenges and requirements of specialized operational environments. This inventive concept solves the problem of adapting the drill bit technology for these niche environments, ensuring reliable and efficient performance in extreme conditions.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises a range of dental drill bit systems, each designed to address the specific needs of a particular operational environment. For example, the system for use in extreme weather conditions features a drill bit with a specialized coating to resist corrosion in high-humidity environments and a motor with a waterproof housing to prevent water ingress during operation. The method for preparing an osteotomy in a high-security facility involves controlling the rotational speed of the non-round or non-circular drill bit to minimize noise levels during the drilling process. The dental implantation kit for use in disaster relief situations includes a portable drill unit with a rechargeable battery and a set of specialized drill bits designed for use in emergency situations. The system for preparing an osteotomy in a remote, off-grid location features a solar-powered drill unit and a specialized drill bit with an integrated torque sensor to monitor drilling progress in real-time. The method for preparing an osteotomy in a high-altitude environment involves adjusting the rotational speed of the non-round or non-circular drill bit to compensate for lower air pressure at high altitudes.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The inventive concept introduces a range of novel features and adaptations that enable the reliable and efficient performance of dental drill bit systems in specialized operational environments. These features include specialized coatings, waterproof housings, noise reduction measures, portable and rechargeable power sources, and integrated torque sensors. The inventive concept's novelty lies in its tailored approach to addressing the unique challenges of each niche environment, providing a comprehensive solution for dental professionals operating in these conditions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include dental drill bit systems designed for use in other specialized environments, such as extreme temperatures, confined spaces, or areas with limited access to power sources. Variations of the inventive concept could also include different materials, geometries, or configurations of the drill bits and motors to optimize performance in specific environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the dental industry, particularly in niches such as extreme weather conditions, high-security facilities, disaster relief situations, remote off-grid locations, and high-altitude environments. The market for specialized dental drill bit systems is expected to grow as dental professionals increasingly operate in these challenging environments, and the inventive concept is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61C8/0089
A A61 A61B17/1615
A A61 A61B17/1655
A A61 A61B17/1673
A A61 A61C3/02

Field of Art

Dental surgical instrumentation, specifically dental drill systems and osteotomy preparation techniques, involving precision surgical tools for dental implant procedures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A dental surgeon or biomedical engineer with expertise in surgical instrumentation design, understanding of mechanical engineering principles, knowledge of dental implant procedures, and familiarity with adapting surgical tools to specialized environments

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the core dental drilling methodology from US 11857391 can be readily adapted to various operational contexts by applying standard engineering modifications. The source patent's fundamental non-circular drill bit and controlled drilling method provide a flexible technical foundation that can be predictably modified for different environmental conditions. These variations represent routine engineering adaptations that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner seeking to optimize dental surgical tools for specific use cases.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Non-circular drill bit with controlled rotational speed for osteotomy preparation
PTD Variation
Adjusting rotational speed to compensate for environmental conditions like high altitude or noise reduction
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying rotational parameters is a predictable design choice for managing drilling performance across different operational environments, representing a known technique for optimizing surgical instrumentation
Source Patent Element
Drill bit with specific dimensional and geometric characteristics
PTD Variation
Adding specialized coatings for corrosion resistance and environmental adaptability
Obviousness Reasoning
Surface modification of surgical tools is a standard engineering approach for enhancing performance, with predictable results in protecting instrumentation from environmental challenges
Source Patent Element
Dental drilling method involving torque measurement and control
PTD Variation
Integrating real-time torque sensors for monitoring drilling progress in remote locations
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating additional sensor technologies represents an obvious extension of existing monitoring techniques, providing enhanced diagnostic capabilities through standard engineering integration
Source Patent Element
Surgical drill bit designed for bone preparation
PTD Variation
Developing portable, battery-powered or solar-powered drill units for emergency and remote scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting power sources for surgical tools is a predictable engineering solution, representing a finite set of known alternatives for maintaining operational flexibility
Source Patent Element
Dental surgical drilling methodology with speed and torque control
PTD Variation
Creating specialized drill systems for high-security, noise-sensitive environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying operational parameters to meet specific environmental constraints represents a routine design optimization that would be obvious to a skilled practitioner
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US 11857391 and the published technical disclosure, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the disclosed dental drill bit system variations obvious and anticipated, as they represent predictable engineering adaptations of known surgical drilling methodologies to specialized environmental contexts, thereby rendering potential claims to such variations unpatentable under 35 U.S.C. ยง 103.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,391
TitleDentistry tool
Assignee(s)Nobel Biocare Services AG