Curved Titanium Ultrasonic Scaler Tip for Artificial Tooth Root Scaling

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional ultrasonic scaler tips are inefficient in removing tartar and plaque from artificial tooth roots and can cause metal material adhesion, disrupting tissue growth and adhesion to the tooth root.

Innovation Solution

A titanium or titanium alloy ultrasonic scaler tip with a curved portion that fits along the periphery of an artificial tooth root, featuring a triangular or trapezoidal section and acute angles for insertion into thread grooves, preventing metal adhesion and facilitating efficient tartar removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a conventional ultrasonic scaler tip is used to remove tartar from artificial tooth roots, then the tartar removal operation can be performed, but the removal efficiency is low because the tip is designed for natural teeth

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetartar removal efficiencyVSAvoidadaptability to artificial tooth root shape

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The tip is designed with a curved portion at its end that specifically matches the cylindrical shape of artificial tooth roots. This local geometric modification allows the tip to conform to the specific shape of artificial teeth, improving contact and removal efficiency without changing the entire tip structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The end portion of the tip is formed with a curved surface that corresponds to the outer shape of artificial tooth roots. This curvature enables the tip to make optimal contact with the cylindrical artificial tooth root surface, significantly improving tartar removal efficiency compared to conventional straight tips designed for natural teeth.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Productivity

If a conventional metal scaler tip is used for scaling operations, then tartar removal can be performed, but metal material may adhere around the artificial tooth root and disturb tissue growth and adhesion

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetartar removal capabilityVSAvoidmetal adhesion to tooth root

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The material of the tip is changed from conventional metal (such as stainless steel) to titanium or titanium alloy. This material parameter change reduces the adhesion of metal particles to the artificial tooth root surface, preventing interference with tissue growth and adhesion while maintaining effective tartar removal capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The tip is constructed using titanium or titanium alloy, which combines the benefits of metal strength with reduced adhesion properties. This material selection creates a composite effect where the tip maintains structural integrity for effective scaling while minimizing harmful metal adhesion to the artificial tooth root and surrounding tissues.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Reliability

If a hand curette scaler is used for scaling and root planing, then the treatment can be performed, but the operation requires experience and skill and takes time and effort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidoperation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The manual hand curette scaler operation is replaced by an ultrasonic scaler tip that uses ultrasonic vibrations to remove tartar. This substitution of the mechanical scraping action with ultrasonic vibration reduces the need for operator experience and skill, decreases operation time, and maintains effective treatment outcomes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The tip utilizes ultrasonic vibration to perform scaling and root planing operations. This vibrational mechanism automatically performs the tartar removal function with minimal operator skill requirement, significantly reducing operation time and effort compared to manual hand curette techniques while maintaining treatment effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #18Mechanical vibration

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 curved tip design allows for efficient removal of tartar and plaque around artificial tooth roots without disturbing tissue growth, as it is made from titanium or titanium alloy, which minimizes adhesion issues and enhances cleaning efficacy.

Implementation Method 1

the ultrasonic oscillation source is oscillated in the ultrasonic wave band, the ultrasonic oscillation is transferred from the base end portion of the tip to the tip portion of the tip

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectUltrasonic oscillation: Ultrasonic Vibration

Implementation Method 2

pressing the tip portion against a treatment area on the tooth surface will grind and remove tartar or the like

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAbrasion: Abrasion

Data Source

PatentEP2509529B1Ultrasonic scaler tip

Publication Date: 2018.09.19 YG SIESTA

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AI summary

An ultrasonic scaler tip, capable of effectively removing tartar or the like adhered around an artificial tooth root, is provided. An ultrasonic scaler is also provided, which prevents metal material (for example, ion), except for titanium or titanium alloy, from adhering around the artificial tooth root and disturbing tissue growth and adhesion to the tooth root.