BA.P.LAT Instruments for Safe IAN Mobilization and Dental Implant Space
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surgical instruments and methods for inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) lateralization face challenges in safely handling and mobilizing the nerve, particularly in cases of deficient alveolar ridge, risking nerve damage and inadequate space for implant placement, necessitating bone augmentation.
Innovation Solution
A set of specialized instruments, BA.P.LAT 1, BA.P.LAT 2, and BA.P.LAT 3, designed for precise manipulation and protection of the IAN, ensuring safe mobilization and optimal space creation for dental implant placement, reducing the risk of nerve damage and expanding surgical accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional surgical instruments are used for IAN lateralization, then the procedure can be performed with standard equipment, but the risk of nerve damage increases and handling precision decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces specialized instruments (BA.P.LAT 1, BA.P.LAT 2, BA.P.LAT 3) as intermediary tools between the surgeon and the IAN. These instruments feature protected tips and ergonomic handles that mediate the interaction, providing both safety protection for the nerve and ease of manipulation for the surgeon, thus resolving the contradiction between nerve safety and handling difficulty.
Solution Approach 2:
The instruments incorporate protective covers or sheaths over the working tips, similar to flexible shell principles. These protective elements allow the surgeon to manipulate the nerve safely while the flexible or controllable tip adapts to the delicate nerve structure, reducing damage risk while maintaining operational ease.
2Area of stationary object
If traditional lateralization methods are used, then the procedure follows established protocols, but adequate space for implant placement is not ensured
Solution Approach 1:
The specialized instruments enable preliminary and precise lateralization of the IAN to a predetermined position that guarantees adequate space for subsequent implant placement. By performing the nerve displacement accurately before implant insertion, the procedure ensures optimal spacing without requiring complex bone augmentation, thus increasing available space while managing procedural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The instruments facilitate controlled change in the positional parameters of the IAN, displacing it laterally by a specific distance to create the necessary space for implants. This parameter-based approach allows precise control over the final positioning, ensuring adequate spacing while following a systematic protocol that manages overall procedure complexity.
3Area of stationary object
If bone augmentation is performed to address deficient alveolar ridge, then sufficient space for implant placement is achieved, but the procedure becomes more invasive with additional risks
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding bone material through augmentation, the patent extracts or relocates the IAN laterally to create the necessary space within the existing alveolar bone. This extraction approach to problem-solving avoids the harms associated with bone grafting procedures, such as donor site morbidity, graft failure, and extended healing time, while still achieving sufficient space for safe implant placement.
4Measurement precision
If specialized instruments are used for IAN lateralization, then nerve protection and precision are improved, but the cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the specialized instrument system into three distinct but complementary instruments (BA.P.LAT 1, BA.P.LAT 2, BA.P.LAT 3), each with specific functions. This segmentation allows each instrument to be optimized for a particular task with appropriate precision features, while the overall system remains manageable. The modular approach enables surgeons to select and use only the necessary instruments for each specific case, balancing precision requirements with device complexity.
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AI summary
This invention encompasses an innovative set of instruments (BA.P.LAT 1, BA.P.LAT 2, BA.P.LAT 3) and an associated surgical method designed to simplify nerve lateralization & transposition in oral surgery. The instruments facilitate safe handling, mobilization, and protection of the inferior alveolar nerve, enabling safer and more effective placement of dental implants. This invention represents a significant advancement in oral surgery, making the procedure safer, more efficient, and accessible to a wider range of surgeons.