MUMBAI, India, Feb. 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202521134226 A) filed by Dr. Snehal Bansod; Dr. Aafreen Aftab; Dr. Varada; Dr. Nisha Chandrakar; Dr. Saloni Parganiha; Dr. Himanshi Sachdev; Dr. Nitin Kayande; Dr. Chetna Shukla; Dr. Kanu Pandey; and Dr. Pratyush Shrivastava, Bhilai, Chattisgarh, on Dec. 31, 2025, for 'portable ultraviolet photofunctionalization chamber for enhancing dental implant osseointegration.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Snehal Bansod; Dr. Aafreen Aftab; Dr. Varada; Dr. Nisha Chandrakar; Dr. Saloni Parganiha; Dr. Himanshi Sachdev; Dr. Nitin Kayande; Dr. Chetna Shukla; Dr. Kanu Pandey; and Dr. Pratyush Shrivastava.
The application for the patent was published on Feb. 13, under issue no. 07/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a portable ultraviolet photofunctionalization apparatus for treating dental implants to enhance osseointegration. The apparatus comprises a stainless steel enclosure measuring 22.5 centimeters by 15 centimeters, housing two Philips TUV 4-watt ultraviolet-C lamps operating at 254 nanometers wavelength, two reflecting mirrors, dedicated ballasts, and a wooden holder accommodating four implants. The device removes surface hydrocarbon contaminants through 24-hour ultraviolet irradiation, converting hydrophobic aged titanium surfaces to superhydrophilic bioactive surfaces with dramatically enhanced protein adsorption and cellular attachment capabilities. Clinical advantages include accelerated healing, reduced treatment time from 3 to 6 months to 6 to 12 weeks, improved success rates in compromised patients, and chairside convenience. The apparatus costs approximately 4,000 rupees compared to 100,000 to 200,000 rupees for commercial alternatives, providing economical access to advanced photofunctionalization technology. Applications extend to orthopedic implants, fracture fixation hardware, and surgical mesh products."
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