MUMBAI, India, Jan. 9 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521114580 A) filed by Mgm Dental College And Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Nov. 20, 2025, for 'an automated endodontic file cleaning device.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Anuradha Patil; Dr. Sumanthini MV; Dr. Amrut Bambawale; Dr. Antara Ghosh; Abhishek Lohakpure; Harshita Mirgh; and Sakshi Latkar.
The application for the patent was published on Jan. 9, under issue no. 02/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to the field of automated medical cleaning technologies, with a specific focus on systems developed for cleaning endodontic files used in root canal treatments. The invention introduces a comprehensive device that combines mechanical brushing, ultrasonic activation, enzymatic cleaning, and compressed air drying to deliver a consistent and thorough cleaning process. This integration ensures that endodontic files are effectively decontaminated and prepared for safe reuse, minimizing manual effort and reducing the risk of cross-contamination."
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