Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Dental Wrap System for Personalized Oral Care

Publication ID: 24-11857652_0008_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Dental Wrap System for Personalized Oral Care,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857652_0008_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857652_0008_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. 11,857,652.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive dental care system integrating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to provide personalized oral care, whitening, and treatment tracking.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent described a dental wrap for teeth whitening, but it lacked advanced technologies to enhance user experience, track progress, and ensure treatment efficacy. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by incorporating AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a smart dental wrap system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The smart dental wrap system consists of a dental wrap with a built-in AI-powered sensor to monitor whitening progress, a dental kit including a whitening gel with novel nano-materials or bio-sensing materials, and a blockchain-based platform to track and verify treatment results. The system may also include an IoT sensor to track oral health metrics, generating a personalized treatment plan using AI, and providing real-time feedback to the user through a mobile app. Additionally, the system can incorporate an NFC tag to store a unique identifier linking to the blockchain-based platform, and a cloud-based platform for data analysis and insights.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept combines the dental wrap technology from the original patent with advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and novel materials to create a novel, non-obvious system for personalized oral care and teeth whitening.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include using different types of sensors, such as optical or acoustic sensors, or incorporating additional features like augmented reality guidance for dental care. Variations may also include using different blockchain platforms or cloud-based services for data analysis and storage.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The smart dental wrap system has significant commercial potential in the oral care industry, particularly in the teeth whitening and personalized dental care segments. The system can be marketed to dental professionals, consumers, and insurance companies, offering a unique value proposition of enhanced efficacy, convenience, and personalized care.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A61 A61K8/0208
A A61 A61K8/042
A A61 A61K8/19
A A61 A61K8/22
A A61 A61K8/24
A A61 A61K8/34
A A61 A61K8/345
A A61 A61K8/49
A A61 A61K8/4973
A A61 A61K8/731
A A61 A61K8/732
A A61 A61K8/8147
A A61 A61K8/8176
A A61 A61K8/922
A A61 A61K8/987
A A61 A61Q11/00
A A61 A61K2800/30
A A61 A61K2800/56
A A61 A61K2800/87
A A61 A61K2800/882
A A61 A61K2800/92

Field of Art

Dental materials and oral care technologies, specifically focused on dental wraps, adhesive compositions, and treatment delivery systems with expertise in polymer chemistry, medical device design, and dental treatment methodologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degrees in materials science, chemistry, or biomedical engineering, having practical experience in dental product development, familiar with polymer formulations, medical device integration, and oral care technology trends

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating digital technologies with existing dental wrap designs represents a predictable evolution of oral care solutions. The combination of sensor technologies, data tracking platforms, and personalized treatment approaches naturally extends the foundational dental wrap technology disclosed in the source patent. The technical integration follows established patterns of medical device innovation, where traditional physical devices are enhanced with digital monitoring and personalized feedback capabilities.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Dental wrap with adhesive layer containing PVP and Pullulan
PTD Variation
Adding AI-powered sensor and IoT tracking capabilities to the dental wrap
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensors into medical devices is a known technique, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to enhance a dental wrap with monitoring technologies for improved patient engagement and treatment tracking
Source Patent Element
Dental wrap without active ingredients
PTD Variation
Incorporating blockchain platform for treatment verification and data management
Obviousness Reasoning
Blockchain technology for medical treatment tracking is a predictable technological extension, representing a standard approach to improving patient data management and treatment verification
Source Patent Element
Dental wrap with specific adhesive layer composition
PTD Variation
Adding NFC tag for unique treatment identification and cloud-based data analysis
Obviousness Reasoning
Using NFC and cloud platforms for medical device tracking is a routine design choice that a PHOSITA would find obvious for enhancing patient experience and treatment documentation
Source Patent Element
Dental kit for teeth treatment
PTD Variation
Integrating nano-materials and bio-sensing materials into whitening gel
Obviousness Reasoning
Material enhancement in dental products is a predictable progression, and a PHOSITA would recognize the potential for improving treatment efficacy through advanced material technologies
Source Patent Element
Dental wrap with adhesive layer
PTD Variation
Adding 3D printing module for customized whitening tray creation
Obviousness Reasoning
Customization through 3D printing is a known technique in medical device design, representing a logical extension of existing dental wrap technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857652 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking inventive step. The systematic integration of digital technologies, sensor systems, and data management platforms with existing dental wrap designs represents a predictable technological progression that does not meet the non-obviousness requirements of patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,652
TitleDental wrap, dental kit comprising the same, method of using the same, and method for whitening teeth using the same
Assignee(s)LG HOUSEHOLD & HEALTH CARE LTD.