MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641055189 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on April 30, 2026, for Gutta Percha Recycling System For Sustainable Dental Practices.
Inventors include Dr Neha N; Dr Manish Ranjan; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT: This invention introduces a gutta percha recycling system that enables dental professionals to efficiently manage and reuse excess gutta percha cones. The system involves a three-stage process: disinfection, heating, and pellet formation. Initially, used or excess gutta percha cones undergo a disinfection cycle using ultraviolet (UV) sterilisation. The disinfected material is then heated to a controlled temperature to soften it without degrading its properties. Finally, the softened material is moulded into standardised pellets for future use in root canal procedures or research applications. This eco-friendly solution minimises waste, reduces material costs, and encourages sustainable dental practices.
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