MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641073074 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on June 12, 2026, for Modular Interchange Dental Bite Block System With Detachable Occlusal Heads And Reusable Handle.
Inventors include Sagnik Sen; Lakkoji Keerthi Sasanka; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT A modular dental bite block system comprising a reusable handle and a plurality of detachable, interchangeable occlusal bite heads of varying dimensions, shapes, and clinical configurations. The bite heads are secured to the handle via a releasable mechanical locking mechanism, allowing for rapid selection and replacement according to specific patient or procedural requirements. The system improves clinical adaptability, reduces instrument inventory and costs, enhances infection control through separation of reusable and disposable components, and increases patient comfort via ergonomic and optionally cushioned designs compared to conventional single-piece, fixed-dimension bite blocks.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
