Rotating Dental Stump Peg Stand for 360-Degree Restoration Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for holding dental restoration pegs are messy, unorganized, and cumbersome, making it difficult to access all surfaces, require cutting and gluing pieces for custom bridges, and lack a way to rotate pegs in unison.
Innovation Solution
A device with a base and turning system that allows for easy assembly of pre-made pieces to form custom pegs, enabling rotation of all pegs in unison, and supports simultaneous work on different dental projects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If pegs are fixed in place for holding dental restorations, then the restorations can be securely held, but access to all surfaces with brushes or working tools becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotating peg system where the pegs can be rotated to different angular positions while maintaining their vertical fixed position. This dynamic rotation capability allows the dental restoration to be oriented for optimal access to all surfaces during working hours, while still providing secure holding when in position.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom bridge pegs are made by cutting and gluing pieces together, then custom configurations can be achieved, but the process becomes messy and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs modular bridge connectors that can be assembled from pre-made segments. Instead of cutting and gluing custom pieces, the system uses standardized modular components that can be easily connected to form custom bridge configurations, significantly simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The bridge connectors are designed as universal components that can be used in multiple configurations and combined with different peg arrangements. This multi-functionality allows the same set of modular pieces to create various custom bridge designs without requiring specialized tools or processes.
3Productivity
If multiple dental projects are worked on simultaneously, then productivity increases, but organization and management of different projects becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple pegs and bridge connectors onto a single stand base, allowing different dental projects to be held and worked on simultaneously in an organized manner. The rotating mechanism enables easy access to different projects without requiring multiple separate stands, thus improving productivity while maintaining organization.
4Ease of operation
If pegs are allowed to rotate individually, then access to different surfaces improves, but coordinated rotation of multiple pegs becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotating peg system where the pegs can be rotated to different angular positions while maintaining their vertical fixed position. This dynamic rotation capability allows the dental restoration to be oriented for optimal access to all surfaces during working hours, while still providing secure holding when in position.
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
Provides a clean and organized method to hold dental restorations, allowing for 360-degree access and efficient construction of bridges, with the ability to work on multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining a fixed vertical position.
Implementation Method 1
The gear system may comprise a base gear, a plurality of planet gears, and a ring gear
Data Source
AI summary
A device for rotating one or more artificial dental teeth is disclosed, comprising an upper element having top surface that defines at least one positioning opening capable of receiving a stem, the stem extending between an attaching end and a tooth end, the tooth end capable of holding one or more artificial dental teeth, a lower element having a bottom surface, the lower element capable of moving in a circular motion in relationship with the upper element; a securing element disposed between the top surface of the upper element and the bottom surface of the lower element, the securing element capable of securely holding the stem at a location proximal towards the attaching end within the device; and a turning system disposed between the top element and bottom element, the turning system capable of spinning the stem within the securing element; whereas by moving the lower element in a circular motion against the upper element, the turning system is thereby engaged to spin the stem within the securing element.