MUMBAI, India, June 30 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641056467 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on May 04, 2026, for Laser - Gudied Optical Alignment Device For Accurate Orthodontic bracket Placement.
Inventors include Famidha Sulthana; Swapna Sreenivasagan; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on June 26, 2026, under issue no. 26/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical laser-guided device intended to assist orthodontists in precise bracket positioning on the clinical crown of teeth during fixed orthodontic appliance bonding. Accurate bracket placement is critical for achieving optimal tooth movement, torque expression, and treatment efficiency. Conventional bracket positioning relies heavily on visual estimation, gauges, or bracket-specific indicators, which are subject to operator variability and anatomical inconsistencies. The disclosed invention comprises a laser-based alignment system configured to project a visible laser guide onto the tooth surface to indicate the center of the clinical crown prior to bracket placement. The laser operates at a wavelength below the composite resin photopolymerization spectrum, specifically less than 430 nm, thereby preventing premature curing of light-activated orthodontic adhesives. The device may be integrated into a handheld unit, bracket positioning tool, or auxiliary attachment compatible with orthodontic bonding procedures. This invention enhances accuracy, reproducibility, and efficiency of bracket placement while minimizing bonding errors and treatment complications.
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