Dental Separator Ring Geometry for Anterior Restoration Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dental instruments and products are designed primarily for posterior teeth restoration and fail to effectively address the unique shapes, sizes, and contours of anterior teeth, leading to excess resin material and inadequate restoration quality, while existing separator rings impede dental access and are difficult to control.
Innovation Solution
Development of specialized dental wedges and matrix bands tailored for both anterior and posterior teeth, along with improved dental separator rings that enhance positioning and visibility during restoration procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If existing dental instruments designed for posterior teeth are used on anterior teeth, then the restoration procedure can be performed, but excess resin material occurs and restoration quality is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The invention divides the dental instrument market into specialized segments: anterior-specific instruments, posterior-specific instruments, and universal instruments. Each segment is optimized for the specific geometric characteristics (contact point shapes, tooth sizes, contours) of its target tooth type, eliminating the compromise of using generic instruments.
Solution Approach 2:
The instruments are designed with local quality adaptations where the wedge shape, matrix band curvature, and separator ring geometry are specifically tailored to match the local anatomical features of anterior or posterior teeth, ensuring optimal resin containment and contact point formation for each tooth region.
2Ease of operation
If existing separator rings are used, then tooth separation is achieved, but dental access is impeded and control is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The separator rings are designed with self-retaining features including engagement hooks that latch onto the tooth structure and memory metal properties that provide automatic spring-back force, allowing the separator to maintain its positioning and separation function without requiring continuous manual control or adjustment by the dentist.
3Productivity
If posterior-specific wedges and matrix bands are used on anterior teeth, then the procedure can be completed, but finishing time increases due to excess resin material
Solution Approach 1:
The anterior-specific wedges and matrix bands are designed with pre-configured geometries that proactively prevent excess resin material from entering the interproximal space during restoration placement. The tapered wedge shape and contoured matrix band create a sealed environment that directs resin flow, eliminating the need for time-consuming removal and finishing of excess material.
Data Source
AI summary
A dental separator ring for use in a dental restoration procedure in a mouth of a patient. The dental separator ring includes a first arm, a second arm, a central portion coupled to both the first arm and the second arm, a first pad coupled to the first arm, the first pad adapted to be positioned on a lingual side of adjacent teeth in the mouth of the patient, and a second pad coupled to the second arm, the second pad adapted to be positioned on a buccal side of the adjacent teeth in the mouth of the patient. The first pad has a first profile and the second pad has a second profile different from the first profile.