MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641044102 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 7, for 'a modified atraumatic dental tweezer with rounded tip and resilient spring section for safe cotton roll isolatic and suture removal.'
Inventor(s) include Fharreeha Fathima Anees; Subhabrata Maitia; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Dental tweezers are routinely used instruments in clinical dentistry for cotton roll isolation, suture removal, and blood control during extraction procedures. Conventional dental tweezers typically possess sharp or pointed tips, which can inadvertently cause trauma to the gingiva, mucosa, or surgical site during clinical use. Such accidental injuries may result in increased patient discomfort, bleeding, and delayed healing. Additionally, limited ergonomic design and lack of controlled flexibility in existing instruments may compromise clinician comfort and procedural precision. The present invention discloses a modified atraumatic dental tweezer designed to overcome these limitations. The instrument comprises elongated arms for stable handling, a centrally located resilient spring section that provides controlled flexibility and consistent gripping force, and an angled neck portion that enhances access and visibility in restricted areas of the oral cavity. The terminal ends of the instrument are provided with rounded atraumatic tips having a defined diameter, specifically designed to prevent accidental soft tissue injury while securely holding cotton rolls, gauze, or sutures. This innovative design improves patient safety, reduces the risk of iatrogenic trauma, and enhances clinician comfort and control during routine dental and minor surgical procedures. The instrument is suitable for repeated clinical use and can be fabricated from biocompatible, sterilizable materials, making it a valuable advancement over conventional dental tweezers."
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