Removable Heating Component for Dental Whitening Tray
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dental whitening systems, both professional and over-the-counter, face issues such as lengthy procedures, discomfort, high costs, and minimal long-term results due to the integration of LED and heating components within the dental tray, limiting customization and convenience.
Innovation Solution
A dental whitening system featuring a removable heating component with a heat generator and optionally LEDs, designed to be positioned adjacent the teeth, allowing for customizable heat application without discomfort and compatibility with various dental trays, enhancing the effectiveness of whitening gels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If LED and heating components are integrally mounted within the dental tray, then the whitening process can be accelerated, but the device complexity increases and customization is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the whitening system into separate functional modules: the dental tray containing the whitening gel and the removable heating component with LEDs and heating elements. This segmentation allows each component to perform its function independently while simplifying the overall device structure and enabling customization of treatment parameters.
2Productivity
If LED and heating components are integrally mounted within the dental tray, then the whitening effectiveness is improved, but the adaptability to different trays is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The removable heating component is designed with universal compatibility to fit multiple dental tray configurations. The heating component can be detached and transferred between different trays, allowing the same heating element to work with various tray designs and enabling users to customize their treatment setup while maintaining effective whitening results.
3Productivity
If high intensity light and heat are applied to expedite the bleaching reaction, then the whitening results are improved, but the treatment time and discomfort increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs periodic or pulsed delivery of light and heat rather than continuous high-intensity application. The LEDs and heating elements can be activated in cycles, allowing the chemical reaction to proceed effectively while providing intervals that prevent excessive heat buildup and discomfort to the patient's teeth and gums.
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 system provides superior whitening results with reduced time and discomfort, offering ease of use, maintenance, and storage, while allowing for flexible use with different trays, thus addressing the limitations of prior art systems.
Implementation Method 1
a heat generator for generating heat
Implementation Method 2
heat from the heating plate is directed to the person's teeth
Implementation Method 3
a plurality of LEDs for directing electromagnetic radiation onto the user's teeth
Data Source
AI summary
A dental whitening system has a removable heating component that includes a heating plate having a heat generator. A positioning element, such as a dental tray, is used to position the removable heating component inside the person's lips, over and proximate to the person's teeth, so that heat from the heating plate is directed to the person's teeth.