MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641073101 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on June 12, 2026, for Biodegradable Dissolvable Orthodontic Clear Aligners.
Inventors include Sagnik Sen; Lakkoji Keerthi Sasanka; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT A biodegradable and dissolvable orthodontic clear aligner and its method of fabrication are disclosed. The aligner is formed from a composite of biodegradable polymers, including polylactic acid (PLA), polycaprojactonc (PCL), and poly(iactic-co- giycolic acid) (PLGA). This composition provides the necessary mechanical properties for effective tooth movement over a typical wear period (e.g., 1-2 weeks), after which it undergoes controlled hydrolysis and dissolution in the oral cavity, typically within 7 to 21 days. The invention eliminates the plastic waste associated with conventional non-biodegradable aligners and improves patient compliance by removing the need for manual removal and disposal. The aligner can be produced by thermoforming a polymer sheet or via 3D printing and may include therapeutic additives. This technology offers an environmentally sustainable advancement in orthodontic treatment.
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