Bacteria spread prevention tool for oral procedures
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Solution Overview
Problem
During dental procedures, there is a significant risk of infection transmission between patients and oral care professionals due to the absence of a barrier when protective masks are removed, and the potential for droplet splatter to spread pathogens.
Innovation Solution
A transparent curved polycarbonate shield with an interior suction mechanism is used to create a barrier between the patient's mouth and the oral care professional, collecting pathogens and reducing droplet spatter, while allowing for easy access to the patient's oral cavity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a protective face mask is worn to prevent pathogen transmission, then infection risk is reduced, but visual access to the oral cavity is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The protective system is divided into two separate components: a face mask for infection prevention and a transparent polycarbonic shield for visual access. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function without compromising the other, resolving the contradiction between protection and visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
A transparent polycarbonic shield acts as an intermediary barrier between the patient's oral cavity and the oral care professional. This intermediary maintains both protection against pathogens and visual access to the oral cavity during procedures.
2Ease of operation
If the face mask is removed to enable visual inspection of the oral cavity, then visual access is improved, but infection transmission risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The transparent polycarbonic shield serves as a continuous intermediary barrier that remains in place during visual inspection and procedures, eliminating the need to remove protective equipment while maintaining both visibility and infection prevention.
Solution Approach 2:
The thin, transparent polycarbonic shield provides a flexible yet effective barrier that allows visual penetration while maintaining protective function, enabling continuous use during procedures without compromising either protection or visibility.
3Productivity
If dental procedures are performed without a barrier, then ease of procedure execution is improved, but droplet splatter and pathogen spread increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transparent polycarbonic shield acts as an intermediary barrier positioned between the patient's oral cavity and the procedure field, allowing dental instruments and procedures to proceed normally while blocking droplet splatter and pathogen transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The thin polycarbonic shield creates an effective barrier against droplets and aerosols while remaining transparent and non-obtrusive, allowing dental procedures to be performed with normal visibility and instrument access without compromising protection.
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 solution effectively reduces the risk of infection transmission by creating a physical barrier and utilizing suction to remove pathogens, providing a safe and comfortable environment for both patients and oral care professionals during dental procedures.
Implementation Method 1
The top transparent polycarbonic layer has a quick connector to attach to a high-volume suction mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
This present invention relates to a bacteria spread prevention tool designed to be used during oral procedures and is used to prevent the smear or spread of bacteria and viruses. The bacteria spread prevention tool comprises a slightly curved polycarbonic device having an interior suction mechanism. The prevention tool can be placed 4 to 6 inches from the oral cavity of a user, thereby forming a barrier between the user's mouth and the dental care professional, in order to prevent the spread of bacteria, or other pathogens via the oral cavity during dental health checkups or dental procedures. The transparent polycarbonic device provides access to the oral cavity while blocking the spread of aerosols and pathogens.