Finger-Ring Dental Splatter Shield for Fluid Barrier Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dental procedures lack a device that effectively prevents the exchange of biological fluids between caregivers and patients during therapeutic services, posing a risk of infection transmission.
Innovation Solution
A dental splatter shield comprising a guard plate, finger ring plate, and finger ring structure forms a fluid-impermeable barrier, creating a protected space to prevent the exchange of biological fluids between caregivers and patients.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If no protective barrier is used during dental procedures, then the procedure can be performed without additional protective equipment, but biological fluids can be exchanged between caregiver and patient causing infection risk
Solution Approach 1:
The protective barrier is divided into multiple functional segments: a head portion covering the patient's head, a body portion extending down the caregiver's body, and a finger portion covering the caregiver's fingers. This segmentation allows each part to address specific protection needs while maintaining overall effectiveness in preventing biological fluid exchange.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective barrier acts as an intermediary substance between the caregiver and patient, physically blocking the direct contact and exchange of biological fluids during dental procedures. This intermediary barrier maintains the necessary protective function without requiring complex mechanical systems.
2Reliability
If a protective barrier is introduced, then biological fluid exchange is prevented, but the device becomes more complex and may affect dexterity
Solution Approach 1:
The protective barrier provides different levels of protection at different locations: the head portion provides comprehensive protection for the patient's head, the body portion protects the caregiver's torso, and the finger portion specifically protects the fingers during procedures. This localized approach ensures protection where needed while minimizing interference with dexterity in critical areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective barrier is designed to be flexible and adaptable, allowing the caregiver to move and manipulate their fingers independently while remaining protected. The material and structure enable dynamic movement during dental procedures without compromising the fluid impermeability or the caregiver's ability to perform tasks with dexterity.
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AI summary
The dental splatter shield is a guard. The dental splatter shield comprises a guard plate, a finger ring plate, a finger ring structure, a plate cant, a caregiver, and a patient. The caregiver provides therapeutic dental services to the patient. The guard plate, the finger ring plate, and the finger ring structure are combined to form a structure that is worn by a caregiver. The plate cant is a cant formed between the guard plate and the finger ring plate. The structure formed by the guard plate, the finger ring plate, and the finger ring structure forms a fluid impermeable barrier that created a protected space that prevents the caregiver and the patient from exchanging biological fluids.