Dental Arch Measurement Device for Implant Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
In implant dentistry, determining the optimal position for dental implants in edentulous patients is challenging due to the need to consider masticatory forces, bone quality, and volume, which requires accurate measurement of alveolar arch parameters and stress distribution to minimize biomechanical complications.
Innovation Solution
A dental measurement device with an integrated algorithm that measures dental arch parameters in sagittal, vertical, and horizontal planes, using a handheld device with positional sensors and a microprocessor to calculate the optimal position for dental implants by analyzing masticatory force loads and stress distribution, and integrating data into 2D, 3D, or 4D dental implant planning software.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If clinical determination is based on professional knowledge and skills alone, then the process is simple and quick, but measurement precision and implant positioning accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual clinical measurement methods with an automated measurement device that uses mechanical components (bars, wheels, sensors) to objectively measure alveolar arch parameters. This substitution eliminates subjectivity in manual measurements while providing precise, quantifiable data for implant planning.
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement device is designed to be self-measuring, where the device itself performs the measurement function without requiring complex external equipment. The integrated sensors and mechanical structure allow the device to automatically capture and record alveolar arch parameters during a single clinical visit.
2Reliability
If multiple factors (masticatory forces, bone quality, volume) are considered for implant positioning, then implant success rate improves, but the complexity of determination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple critical factors (masticatory forces, bone quality, bone volume, alveolar arch parameters) into a single integrated measurement and analysis system. The device simultaneously captures all these parameters during one measurement process, and the algorithm processes them together to determine optimal implant positioning, eliminating the need for separate assessments.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms complex clinical factors into quantifiable measurement parameters that can be processed algorithmically. By converting qualitative assessments into numerical data (forces in Newtons, bone volume in cubic millimeters, arch parameters in millimeters), the system enables objective analysis and automated decision-making for implant planning.
3Measurement precision
If manual measurement methods are used, then device complexity is low, but measurement precision and accuracy of implant position determination deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual measurement methods with an automated measurement device that uses mechanical components (bars, wheels, sensors) to objectively measure alveolar arch parameters. This substitution eliminates subjectivity in manual measurements while providing precise, quantifiable data for implant planning.
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement process is designed to be continuous and uninterrupted, capturing all necessary parameters in a single flowing measurement sequence. The device maintains constant contact with the patient's anatomy during measurement, ensuring no data gaps and eliminating the need for repeated measurements or adjustments.
4Manufacturing precision
If algorithm-based determination is implemented, then implant position accuracy improves, but device and process complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an algorithm as an intermediary between the physical measurement device and the clinical decision-making process. The algorithm acts as a mediator that processes raw measurement data and translates it into actionable implant positioning recommendations, bridging the gap between objective data and clinical judgment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital copy or model of the patient's alveolar arch based on physical measurements. This virtual representation allows the algorithm to simulate and analyze implant positioning scenarios without affecting the actual patient anatomy, enabling precise planning before the actual surgical procedure.
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AI summary
The present inventions relate to dental medicine, specifically to restorative, prosthetic and implant dentistry. The proposed innovations are a system comprised of a dental measuring device, method and developed algorithm for measuring the alveolar process of jaws and structurally optimizing measurements to determine the ideal position for dental implants. The system identifies precise implant locations in consideration of jaw size, chosen number of dental implants, and the applied forces and movements in all directions (Six degree of freedom) generated by mastication in fully or partially edentulous patients.