MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641094620 A) filed by Dayananda Sagar College Of Dental Sciences on August 05, 2026, for A Novel Mini-Implant-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion Placement Guide.
Inventors include Dr. Hemanth M; Dr. Theertha Sasidharan; Dr. Aravind M; Dr. Anadha N Gujar; Dr. Shivaprasad Gaonkar; Dr. Afshan Saman; and Dr. Dharini M.
The application for the patent was published on August 07, 2026, under issue no. 32/2026.
Abstract: A digitally created placement guidance for mini-implant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) is the subject of the current invention. A typical orthodontic issue that can deteriorate with age and impair facial development is a maxillary transverse deficit. In late adolescents and adults, MARPE has become a popular treatment option; however, proper mini-implant placement and advantageous palatal architecture are critical to its effectiveness. Asymmetric expansion, treatment failure, or screw loosening can all be caused by improper placement. A three-dimensional, digitally prepared guidance is introduced by the proposed innovation to help clinicians position the MARPE expander and mini-implants precisely. By integrating imaging data, virtual planning, and guided placement, the device aims to improve precision, reduce technical difficulty, and enhance the predictability of MARPE therapy.
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