MUMBAI, India, June 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641051058 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on April 22, 2026, for Sulcafin-An Integrated Gingival Retraction Cord Dispensing Instrument For Controlled Placement Within The Gingival Sulcus.
Inventors include Nidah Javed Shaikh; Khushali K. Shah; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on June 12, 2026, under issue no. 24/2026.
Abstract: Abstract The present invention relates to an integrated dental instmment designed for the controlled dispensing and placement of gingival retraction cord directly into the gingival sulcus. The instrument comprises a handle housing a cord reservoir, a controlled dispensing mechanism, and a specially designed flexible yet stiff dispensing tip that facilitates atraumatic insertion of the cord while preventing displacement due to saliva or tissue rebound. The invention simplifies the gingival retraction procedure, reduces chairside time, enhances precision, and minimizes trauma to gingival tissues, thereby improving clinical efficiency and patient comfort in restorative and prosthodontic procedures.
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