Saveetha Oral Medicine Radiology Incubation Centre (SOMRIC)

 
 

Patents and Products @ OMR

A video about the department’s contribution to innovation which translated into useful products in order to serve our patients better !


Patents


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • QR CODING OF LIP PRINTS aims in proving the application of lip print as a biometric tool by creating a unique visual QR CODE for each individual lip print.

  • This innovative coding system of lip prints aims in conversion of lip prints into visual OR code.

  • The demographic data such as Name. Age and Sex of the individuals will be documented along with lip prints traced.

  • This innovative QR coding of lip prints can be applied in creating a lip print database just like fingerprint and facial profile data base.

  • This novel QR coding system of lip prints can serve as one of the personal identification tools in the field of Forensic Odontology.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

This is a universal dental radiograph sensor holder.

  • The holder comprises of a hand holder which is used to position the x ray sensor holder.

  • The common connecting stalk can take in the attachments for the anterior sensor holder and as well as the posterior sensor holder.

  • It is completely made of plastic and fabricated by 3D printing

  • The components are less bulky and comfortable for the patient

  • It is a cheaper alternative to the existing commercial brands available.


 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Oral diagnostic instruments allow dentists in efficient diagnosis of hard and soft tissues. 

  • Multipurpose oral diagnostic kit is an all-time availability of diagnostic aids in one kit helping in quick and efficient diagnosis at any place. 

  • Students can use for patient oral diagnosis as it occupies less space for all instruments

  • All the diagnostic instruments like mouth mirror, sickle probe, periodontal probe, straight probe, metal ruler are available.

  • They are made of Surgical grade 304 stainless steel.

  • Main advantage is that it is compact, can be sterilised as a unit and is cost effective.

  • In short MPOD-K is a completely useful handy oral diagnostic kit.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Used mainly for patients with Oral submucous fibrosis

  • Replaces the conventional intralesional injection technique

  • Spillage of materials, multiple needle pricks, getting hurt while opening vials or breaking them and breakage of needle can be avoided with fibroshot

  • Time saving as it’s a pre-filled syringe and easy to deliver the medicine into the soft tissues

  • Less painful and cost effective

  • Sustainable to the environment compared with the conventional technique which uses multiple vial bottles and syringes


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • The alternative treatment with better efficacy for OPMD – Herbal formulation of tulsi, aloe Vera and turmeric In- situ gel.

  • This in-situ gel will increase the antioxidant capacity in the local site thereby increasing its effectiveness.

  •  This in-situ gel will reduce the severity of the lesion and may help in preventing the further progression of the lesion.

  • Henceforth, this product Tulsi, aloe vera and turmeric In-situ gel will serve as the alternative treatment modality in management of OPMD.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Reflective chromium plating with transparent glass mirror on both sides for sharp reflection and colour replication

  • Detachable handle that enables ease of sterilization and disinfection

  • Curved handle for adequate stabilization while holding with fingers

  • Raised central ridge in handle that creates sloping surface on both sides for ease of cleaning and avoidance of liquid stagnation

  • Finger pad for resting the finger to prevent strain while holding and comfortable grip


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Effective barrier protection

  • Infection control in dental settings

  • Disposable yet Biodegradable and renewable resource

  • Environment friendly

  • Cost-effective fabrication

  • Patient comfort being lightweight


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • This invention relates to patients with special care needs who have reduced manual dexterity in handling a toothbrush.

  • The ideal toothbrush design is specified as being user-friendly, removes plaque effectively and has deleterious soft tissue or hard tissue effects.

  • Additional feature such as modified handle for firm grip for patients with special care needs to improvise their oral hygiene care.

  • This invention is mainly for dexterity assistance, dexterity rehabilitation and over-brushing prevention.

  • This toothbrush may provide more comfortable firm grip along the portion of the handle for those suffering from hand and joint pain disorders, hand-weakness, manual dexterity ailments or fine motor impairments.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Compatible and easy to handle, store and transport

  • It can keep the sample cool for over 3 hours and eliminates the need for an ice bucket and the mess it causes.

  • Tubes remain sterile and dry by eliminating contact with ice and water

  • Well organized and keeps the tube upright

  • It makes possible for storage of single samples


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • This calibrated tissue forceps can be used during incisional oral biopsy for accurate depth of the tissue taken for histopathological diagnosis.

  • It helps to avoid the insufficient tissue sample and non-specific diagnosis.

  • Improves the ease of biopsy procedure

  • It will very helpful in oral incisional biopsies (oral premalignant lesions, vesiculobullous lesions and ulceroproliferative growth) to obtain adequate sample and avoid further biopsy procedures.

  • This invention has the markings up to 10mm.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • This novel drug combination containing Lycopene and Vitamin E will have a synergistic effect against oral potentially malignant disorders

  • In order to reduce risk of systemic toxicity and to overcome the problems of the conventional dosage forms, the use of several topical agent has been tested but with limited success

  • Newer research in drug delivery systems directed towards an amalgamation of several technologies, leading to the development of in-situ oral gels, which extend the contact time and slows down the removal of the drug

  • This in-situ gel will reduce the severity of the lesion and may help in preventing the further progression of the lesion


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Bite block will help the patient to keep his /her tongue in the resting position and will push the tongue towards the hard palatal side.

  • It will be useful in taking panoramic radiograph for an elderly patient, and patients with a physical or mental disability.

  • It will be helpful for patients who cannot push their tongue towards the palatal side like patients who had underwent radiotherapy for an oral cancer.

  • It will be helpful in identification of any dental or jaw pathology particularly above the maxillary teeth.

  • It will produce an ideal panoramic image free of distortion and superimposition of structures

  • While taking panoramic radiograph, the bite block will be covered with a plastic cover so that it can be reused for another patient.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Gel will be applied at the site of the lesion and has no systemic toxicity.

  • Acai berry extract has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.  

  • Probiotics comprises of live microorganisms and has an antimicrobial property.

  • Will be a promising drug of choice for OPMDs, due to its dual antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

  • Probiotics have proven to restore normal flora and improves digestion


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Zinc oxide nanoparticles biosynthesis from Dates as a Aqueous solution for therapy of oral potentially malignant disorders

  • Act as a natural source of anti-microbial agent

  • Act as a potential anti-oxidant

  • Act as a anti- inflammatory property

  • Nanoparticles of zinc oxide synthesis from dates has a less toxicity compared to conventional medicine.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • To measure post treatment improvement in cheek flexibility of patients with Oral submucous fibrosis .

  • As this is made of thin Teflon strips it will adapt well to the curvature of the cheeks when blown.

  • Assessment of Outcome measures for research purpose.

  • Accuracy because it is stable on both sides of the cheek.

  • Precise measurement of cheek flexibility as it is calibrated and is different from reviously used threads.

  • Accurate assessment of quantitative measurements of cheek flexibility


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Chair side biomedical waste disposable cups

  • Metal ring holder which is sturdier and holds the cups in position

  • Cups are Color coded based on the previous biomedical waste disposable guidelines as yellow, red and blue.

  • These cups are made of paper for easy biodegradation.

  • Avoids contamination of dental chair during procedures

  • It facilitates the biomedical waste management workers during disposal

  • It also facilitates health care professionals during dental procedures

  • As there is a wide opening of the cups it facilitates the clinician to dispose the waste without contaminating their gloved hands.

  • After each procedure it is easy to dispose the cups and replace with new cups

  • It facilitates the dental field when treatments are done for immunocompromised patients and avoids contaminating the dental field.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Aids in accurate coronal plane positioning, and image quality for edentulous patients.

  • Available in two different dimensions

  • Bite block material is completely disposable

  • Tongue elevator is attached which, can elevate and uphold the tongue to the roof of the palate


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Clinical size assessment tool during pre treatment and following  post treatment of oral mucosal lesions

  • Crescent shape of the scale  aids in easy penetration into the oral cavity without any discomfort to the patient

  • Helps in accurate measurements of smaller oral mucosal lesions with high precision

  • Aids in measurement of the oral lesion in all 3 axis (anteroposteriorly, superoinferiorly, and mediolaterally)


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCT

  • Combination of both Anthocyanine and curcumin as a photosensitizer gel in oral potentially malignant disorders in photobiomodulation therapy

  • Natural pigments which aids in less cytotoxicity of the gel

  • Photophysical properties of the Anthocyanine-curcumin are evaluated in vitro studies

  • To check the effectiveness of the combination gel in clinical trial of oral potentially malignant disorders



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