A self-holding suction tube in dentistry

Features : • e-Auction called by : Kalam Institute of Health Technology • e-Auction Type : NonExclusive • e-Auction Number : NE/KIHT/20033 • TRL : 4 • e-Auction Description of Work : A self-holding suction tube in dentistry • Base Price : 300000.00 • Licenses : 20 • e-Auction Category : Prototype Transfer • e-Auction Date / Time : 31-08-2018 10:56 • There is a need for a hands-free dental suction device which omits continuously holding either by the dentist/ assistant or the patient. • The self-held device simplifies the positioning of the suction tube in the patient mouth and in a more stable manner so that the dentist can focus on the dental procedure, as well as maintaining optimum suctioning throughout the procedure. • This new self-holding suction device comprises of a triangular clip and a moldable U-shaped suction tube that is attached to both the ends of the triangular clip. • The triangular clip is flexible and passively holds on to the angle of the mouth thus preventing displacement of suction tube to an undesirable position. • The moldable U-shaped suction tube has serrated rings design at the end to facilitate adjustment of suction tube. Need and Demand : • Dental procedures with advanced technology require customized suction devices to counter profuse irrigation. • Facilitates a dentist to perform dental procedure without the help of auxiliary assistance. • Pave the way for a paradigm shift from four hands to two hands dentistry that will ultimately reduce treatment costs for patient. • Suction device can be set to a designated position throughout the procedure minimizing any distraction of the operating dentist Future Developments • The entire U shaped tube can be made of serrations thus increased modifiability. • Sensor can be incorporated on the tip of the suction tube that will activate suction mechanism in presence of fluid and debris • Manufacturing of the self-holding suction device can be done by CAD – CAM technology to minimize the cost