Dental Object Suction Cup Array for Reversible Tooth Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dental fixation methods, such as clamps and adhesives, are either difficult to remove without damaging teeth or provide weak attachments, and existing adhesives do not work effectively on teeth, leading to issues with oral hygiene and potential tooth displacement.
Innovation Solution
A dental object with an array of suction cups that adheres to teeth or gums, providing strong and reversible attachment without damaging the teeth, using polyurethane-acrylate-based polymers and varying suction cup designs for improved adhesion and ease of removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If adhesive or cement is used for attachment, then strong bonding is achieved, but removal causes damage to tooth enamel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces chemical bonding mechanisms (adhesive/cement) with a mechanical suction mechanism. The suction cup creates negative pressure to attach to the tooth surface, allowing strong yet reversible attachment without chemical etching or bonding agents that damage enamel.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses pneumatic principles through the suction cup mechanism. By creating a vacuum or negative pressure environment within the cup, the system achieves strong attachment forces that can be easily released by equalizing pressure, enabling damage-free removal.
2Strength
If clamps are used for fixation, then secure attachment is achieved, but tooth structure is damaged or teeth are displaced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical clamping forces with pneumatic suction forces. Instead of applying compressive pressure through clamps that can damage tooth structure or displace teeth, the suction cup uses negative pressure to achieve secure attachment without direct mechanical contact or forceful compression.
3Ease of operation
If adhesive cream is used for attachment, then easy application is achieved, but attachment strength is weak and cannot support overnight wear
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses pneumatic suction to achieve strong attachment forces, replacing the weak chemical adhesion of adhesive creams. The vacuum mechanism generates sufficient holding force to support overnight wear while maintaining ease of application through simple placement and pressure application.
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
Enables secure attachment and removal of dental objects without damaging teeth, allowing for normal oral hygiene and preventing secondary diseases, with no need for etching, clamps, or bonding cream, and prevents tooth displacement.
Implementation Method 1
comprising an array of suction cups
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a dental object (100), having an adhering region (103) for attaching the dental object (100) to a tooth, teeth (105) or the gums, including an array (101) of suction cups (107-1, . . . , 107-n).