MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641025240 A) filed by Meenakshi Academy Of Higher Education And Research; and Meenakshi Ammal Dental College And Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on March 3, for 'multifunctional dental spatula for quantitative cement dispensing and mixing.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Nikita Ravi; Dr. Jayaseelan; Dr. Aarudra Devi; and Dr. Jaideep Mahendra.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to dental hand instruments and discloses a dual-purpose dental spatula for precise cement measurement and mixing. The spatula comprises a central handle having a first distal end configured as a calibrated measuring scoop with a recessed cavity, etched calibration markings, and a leveling lip for dispensing predetermined volumes of dental cement powder or liquid, and a second distal end configured as a flat, tapered, flexible mixing blade for homogenizing cement components on a mixing surface. The handle, measuring scoop, and mixing blade are integrally formed from medical-grade stainless steel to ensure structural rigidity and sterilization compatibility. The integrated configuration enables both volumetric dispensing and mixing using a single instrument for preparation of dental cements in restorative, prosthodontic, orthodontic, and laboratory procedures."
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