Oxygen Bubble Calculus Removal via Catalase

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for removing dental calculus, such as mechanical scaling, are time-consuming, labor-intensive for dental professionals, and uncomfortable for patients, often leading to muscular and repetitive movement ailments like carpal tunnel syndrome, and do not effectively address the strong adhesion of calculus to tooth surfaces.

Innovation Solution

A method involving the application of a hydrogen peroxide component and a catalase component, either as liquids or gels with viscosities less than 26 Pa·s, to generate oxygen bubbles that help break down and loosen dental calculus, facilitating easier removal with mechanical means.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If mechanical scaling is used to remove calculus, then calculus removal is achieved, but the procedure is time-consuming and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecalculus removal efficiencyVSAvoidprocedure time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical scaling with a chemical system using hydrogen peroxide and catalase to generate oxygen bubbles. This chemical mechanism substitutes the manual mechanical force applied during scaling, automating the calculus disruption process and reducing dependence on manual labor and time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent utilizes the phase transition of hydrogen peroxide decomposition into water and oxygen gas. The generated oxygen bubbles create physical pressure and mechanical disruption of calculus through this chemical phase change, eliminating the need for prolonged mechanical scaling procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #36Phase transitions

2Productivity

If mechanical scaling is used to remove calculus, then calculus removal is achieved, but patient comfort is compromised due to pain and discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecalculus removal effectivenessVSAvoidpatient pain and discomfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

By replacing mechanical scaling with a chemical oxygen-generation system, the patent eliminates the direct mechanical contact and associated pain on tooth surfaces. The chemical reaction occurs without the abrasive friction and pressure that cause patient discomfort during traditional scaling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If mechanical scaling is used to remove calculus, then calculus removal is achieved, but dental professionals suffer from muscular and repetitive movement ailments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecalculus removal capabilityVSAvoidprofessional physical burden

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the repetitive mechanical motions required in scaling with a chemical reaction system. Dental professionals apply the hydrogen peroxide and catalase components, and the oxygen bubble generation occurs automatically through chemical reaction, eliminating the need for continuous repetitive hand movements and reducing physical strain on muscles and joints.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Productivity

If mechanical scaling is used to remove calculus, then calculus removal is achieved, but significant time is allocated to the removal procedure

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecalculus removal effectivenessVSAvoidprophylaxis procedure time

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The rapid phase transition of hydrogen peroxide decomposition into oxygen gas provides quick mechanical disruption of calculus. This chemical phase change occurs rapidly upon contact, significantly reducing the time required compared to gradual mechanical scaling processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #36Phase transitions

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

The method reduces the time and effort required for calculus removal, improving procedural efficiency, enhancing patient comfort, and reducing the risk of muscular ailments for dental professionals by making calculus removal quicker and less painful.

Implementation Method 1

providing a component B, wherein the component B comprises a catalase; applying the component A and the component B to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCatalysis: Catalysis

Implementation Method 2

component A comprises a hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto; providing a component B, wherein the component B comprises a catalase; applying the component A and the component B to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectDecomposition reaction: Decomposition (biological)

Data Source

PatentUS11596590B2Methods and kits of removing calculus

Publication Date: 2023.03.07 SOLVENTUM INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES CO

AI summary

Methods and kids for removing calculus from a tooth. The method can include applying a component A comprising a hydrogen peroxide or a precursor thereto and a component B the comprising a catalase to the tooth, thereby generating oxygen; and removing at least a part of the calculus from the tooth.