MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641084766 A) filed by Mohan Babu University on July 10, 2026, for Design And Development Of A Universal Dental Articulator Adapter For Restoring Crushed Dental Structures Using Additive Manufacturing..
Inventors include Dr. G. Velmurugan; Mr. G. Surendra Raja; Mr. G. D. Pavan Sai; and Mr. S. Abhinandan.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a universal dental articulator adapter designed to enhance the functional performance of conventional hinge-type dental articulators used in restorative and prosthetic dentistry. The adapter is configured to be detachably mounted onto an existing articulator to facilitate improved simulation of mandibular movements during occlusal analysis and prosthetic fabrication. The adapter is preferably fabricated using additive manufacturing, particularly fused deposition modeling (FDM), employing polylactic acid (PLA) to provide a lightweight, durable, and cost-effective structure. The modular design enables easy installation, removal, and compatibility with different conventional articulator configurations without requiring permanent modification of the original equipment. Structural evaluation demonstrates satisfactory mechanical stability, low deformation, and reliable performance under operational loading conditions. The invention improves occlusal accuracy, minimizes chairside adjustments, reduces treatment cost, and provides an economical alternative to expensive semi-adjustable articulators, thereby enhancing efficiency in dental clinics, laboratories, and educational institutions.
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