Intra-oral Sensor Integration for Physiological Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dental devices such as orthodontic and mandibular advancement devices have a long intra-oral dwell time, during which physiological and physical changes occur, affecting their efficacy and patient health, necessitating real-time response and accurate measurement of body changes.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating flexible sensors, such as photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, into dental devices to accurately measure physiological changes by closely conforming to the patient's tissues, with data storage capabilities like RFID or NFC chips for real-time data collection and analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If dental devices are used for long intra-oral dwell time, then treatment effectiveness is maintained, but physiological changes occur that affect device efficacy and patient health
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates sensors that continuously monitor physiological parameters (such as tissue movement, pressure, or position) and provide real-time feedback to an external device. This feedback loop enables dynamic adjustment of treatment parameters to maintain device efficacy despite physiological changes during prolonged intra-oral use.
2Measurement precision
If sensors are integrated into dental devices, then real-time physiological monitoring is enabled, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functional components (sensors, device body, and coupling mechanisms) into an integrated dental device system. The sensor is coupled to the device body through recesses or protrusions, merging the monitoring function with the treatment device structure, thereby enabling real-time physiological data collection without requiring separate monitoring equipment.
3Measurement precision
If sensors are positioned adjacent to soft tissue or hard tissue, then accurate physiological measurement is achieved, but device design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates localized contact zones through recesses or protrusions on the device body that specifically position the sensor adjacent to target tissues (soft tissue or hard tissue). This localized structural modification enables precise physiological measurement at specific contact points without requiring complex overall device redesign.
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 precise and real-time monitoring of physiological data, allowing for optimal device adjustments and improved treatment regimens, enhancing patient health outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
Incorporating flexible sensors, such as photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors, into dental devices to accurately measure physiological changes
Data Source
AI summary
A device is disclosed that includes a device body configured to couple to dentition. The device may include a sensor configured to couple to the device body to be positioned to be adjacent to soft tissue or hard tissue in an oral cavity when the device body couples to the dentition.