Absorbent Denture Pad Suction Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing denture-securing methods face challenges in providing a secure attachment without adhesives, as gums' irregular contours change during use, and adhesive products can irritate the mouth and stomach due to saliva interaction.
Innovation Solution
A denture-securing device using multiple layers of absorbent materials like wood pulp paper or fabric, which creates suction when moistened to securely attach dentures to gums without adhesives, allowing for cleaning and reuse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive products are used to secure dentures, then denture attachment is improved, but health safety deteriorates due to mouth and stomach irritation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes adhesives from the denture securing system entirely, extracting the harmful element while maintaining the essential function of denture attachment through suction and mechanical interlocking mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a denture pad as an intermediary component between the denture and gum tissue. This pad creates a suction seal and mechanical interface that secures the denture without requiring adhesives, thereby eliminating the harmful interaction between adhesive and mouth/stomach
2Reliability
If adhesive products are used to secure dentures, then denture attachment is improved, but device complexity deteriorates due to cleaning and health maintenance requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates adhesives from the system, removing the complex cleaning and health maintenance requirements associated with adhesive products while preserving denture attachment functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a disposable denture pad that is discarded after a single use, eliminating the need for cleaning and maintenance of adhesive-containing components. This disposable approach simplifies the overall device complexity while maintaining effective denture attachment
3Reliability
If multiple layers of absorbent material are used, then suction attachment is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multiple layers of absorbent material specifically at the interface between the denture pad and gum tissue, where suction is most effective. This localized multi-layer construction enhances attachment where needed without unnecessarily complicating the entire device structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines multiple absorbent materials (such as wood pulp paper and fabric) in a composite pad structure. This composite construction provides enhanced suction and absorption properties while maintaining a relatively simple overall device design that can be easily manufactured and disposed of
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides a secure, adhesive-free attachment that minimizes irritation and health risks, maintains stability during mouth movements, and is easily cleaned for repeated use.
Implementation Method 1
The at least one pad adheres to the human gum via suction when the at least one pad is moistened
Data Source
AI summary
A denture-securing device is provided that is usable to substantially secure a denture within a mouth. The denture-securing device may be used with top dentures, bottom dentures, or other configurations of dentures. The denture-securing device may advantageously secure dentures without requiring use of adhesives. The denture-securing device may also reduce the likelihood of food getting under dentures, provide a firm yet soft and comfortable fit, and minimize rocking of lower dentures. The denture-securing device may advantageously be secured to gums using a suction fit through saliva or other sources of moisture.