Centralized Dental Implant Coordinator System
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Solution Overview
Problem
The current process of providing dental implants is time-consuming and fragmented, involving multiple steps and entities, leading to inefficiencies in manufacturing and communication, which can result in increased lead times and unexpected costs for both patients and practitioners.
Innovation Solution
A centralized dental implant coordinator system that streamlines the process by providing a single point of contact for all aspects of dental implant design, fabrication, and installation, including pre-negotiated pricing, automated scheduling, and real-time cost updates, facilitating efficient communication and coordination among various entities involved.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a centralized coordinator system is implemented, then communication efficiency and process coordination are improved, but system complexity and implementation cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a centralized coordinator system that acts as an intermediary between dentists, laboratories, and manufacturers. This coordinator manages treatment plans, tracks manufacturing progress, and coordinates communication, thereby improving overall process efficiency while centralizing complexity in a single managed entity rather than distributing it across multiple independent systems.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple entities are involved in the manufacturing process, then manufacturing capability and expertise are improved, but communication efficiency and lead time are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of multiple independent entities (dentists, laboratories, manufacturers) into a unified coordinated system. By consolidating treatment planning, manufacturing, and tracking functions into a single integrated workflow managed by the coordinator, the system reduces communication delays and lead times while maintaining the specialized capabilities of each participant.
3Adaptability or versatility
If treatment plan options are expanded, then patient choice and treatment quality are improved, but cost estimation accuracy and decision-making time are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the coordinator provides dentists with cost estimates and manufacturing status updates in real-time based on selected treatment plan options. This allows dentists to evaluate multiple treatment options with immediate cost and timeline feedback, enabling informed decision-making without prolonged waiting periods for quotes or estimates.
4Measurement precision
If iterative quote requests are used to determine costs, then cost accuracy is improved, but time consumption and patient waiting period are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by having the coordinator establish pre-negotiated pricing agreements and cost structures with laboratories and manufacturers before treatment planning begins. This allows cost estimates to be generated immediately when treatment options are selected, eliminating the need for iterative quote requests and providing accurate pricing upfront.
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AI summary
A method includes receiving an input indicative of a user's geographic location and providing a listing of providers available for use in planning and implementing a dental implant treatment plan based on the user's geographic location. A listing of dental implant treatment and planning software options available for use in planning and implementing the dental implant ireatment plan for the patient are provided and selected by the user. Dental implant information for the patient is received from the user. A listing of user selectable dental implant treatment plan options is provided. A cost associated with the user selectable dental implant treatment plan options available for inclusion in the dental implant treatment plan are provided and the cost is updated based on the user's selection of the user selectable dental implant treatment plan options.