Interdental Transverse Connector for Reversible Dental Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dental object fastening methods, such as clamps and adhesives, are cumbersome, damaging, and not easily reversible.
Innovation Solution
A fastening system comprising a transverse connector passing through an interdental space and support elements laterally supporting the connector, allowing secure, reversible attachment without damaging the tooth structure, using mechanisms like sawtooth profiles, threads, and elastic elements for variable and quick fastening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If clamps or adhesives are used for fastening dental objects, then secure attachment is achieved, but the process becomes cumbersome and damaging to tooth structure
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system is divided into separate functional components: a transverse connector that passes through the interdental space and support elements that engage with the teeth laterally. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, achieving secure attachment without cumbersome procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The transverse connector acts as an intermediary element that bridges the support elements to the teeth. By passing through the interdental space and providing lateral support, it mediates the attachment process, enabling secure fastening while avoiding direct damage to tooth structure.
2Reliability
If clamps or adhesives are used for fastening dental objects, then secure attachment is achieved, but reversibility becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system employs dynamic characteristics of the support elements and transverse connector, allowing them to be inserted and removed through elastic deformation and mechanical engagement. This dynamic design enables secure attachment during use while facilitating easy reversibility when removal is needed.
3Reliability
If traditional fastening methods are used, then dental objects can be attached, but saliva flow is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system utilizes the interdental space and lateral dimensions of the teeth rather than blocking the salivary flow path. By positioning support elements laterally and using the transverse connector to pass through the interdental space, the design achieves secure attachment while maintaining saliva flow in the vertical and horizontal pathways.
Solution Approach 2:
The support elements and transverse connector are designed with porous or permeable characteristics that allow saliva to pass through without restriction. This porous structure maintains attachment security while ensuring continuous saliva flow, avoiding the harmful effect of flow restriction.
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 easy, secure, and non-damaging attachment of dental objects like sensors and batteries, with reversible and adaptable fastening that minimizes saliva restriction and facilitates data processing.
Implementation Method 1
the transverse connector is tenso-elastic and/or the transverse connector is band-shaped or pin-shaped
Implementation Method 2
a force can be continuously applied to the support element
Implementation Method 3
the support element has a wedge shape
Implementation Method 4
improving a clamping effect on the tooth
Implementation Method 5
the cross connector has a sawtooth profile or a thread for screwing on a nut
Implementation Method 6
the support element has a latching means for engaging in the sawtooth profile of the cross-connector
Data Source
AI summary
A fastening system (100) for a dental object, including a transverse connector (101) for passing through an interdental space (103); and a support member (105) for supporting the transverse connector (101) against the teeth (107-1, 107-2) laterally of the interdental space (103).