Autonomous Osteotomy Preparation and Dental Implant System
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A next-generation dental implant system integrating AI-powered bone density analysis, autonomous drilling, and adaptive tooling to optimize hole preparation, minimize bone damage, and enhance implant success rates.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a method for preparing an osteotomy using a non-round or non-circular drill bit. However, this approach has limitations, such as requiring manual control and lacking real-time adaptation to varying bone densities. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by introducing autonomous drilling, AI-powered bone density analysis, and adaptive tooling to ensure precise hole preparation and minimize procedural errors.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a smart drill bit with AI-powered bone density analysis, which adjusts its rotational speed and cutting pattern in real-time to optimize hole preparation and minimize bone damage. The system may also include a robotic arm equipped with a multi-axis drill bit and advanced sensing technology, enabling autonomous osteotomy preparation without human intervention. Additionally, the system may incorporate a modular toolset with interchangeable drill bits having varying geometries and materials, allowing for real-time adaptation to different bone types and densities. The system may further utilize machine learning algorithms to predict optimal implant placement and hole preparation strategies based on patient-specific anatomy and bone characteristics, generating personalized surgical guides for the surgeon.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept introduces the use of AI-powered bone density analysis, autonomous drilling, and adaptive tooling, which are not present in the original patent. The combination of these features enables real-time adaptation to varying bone densities, precise hole preparation, and minimized procedural errors, making the new inventive concept a significant improvement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include using different AI algorithms, integrating additional sensors or imaging modalities, or incorporating bio-inspired surface coatings to enhance osseointegration. Variations of the system may also include different drill bit geometries, materials, or sizes, or the use of alternative robotic arm configurations.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The autonomous osteotomy preparation and dental implant system has significant commercial potential in the dental implant market, which is expected to grow due to increasing demand for dental implant procedures. The system's ability to optimize hole preparation, minimize bone damage, and enhance implant success rates makes it an attractive solution for dental surgeons and implant manufacturers.
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 |
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,391 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dentistry tool |
| Assignee(s) | Nobel Biocare Services AG |