MUMBAI, India, June 26 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641055195 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on April 30, 2026, for Smart-Lock A Next Generation Swing Lock Prosthesis For Optimized Tooth Tissue Support.
Inventors include Prasanna Kumar; Subhabrata Maiti; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on June 19, 2026, under issue no. 25/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT: The present invention discloses a next-generation swing-lock dental prosthesis, herein referred to as SMART-LOCK, designed for enhanced retention and stability through exclusive tooth engagement. The prosthesis comprises an adaptive swing bar with reduced bulk, a hinged locking mechanism with a controlled path of insertion, and one or more retentive elements configured to engage a prosthetic tooth or pontic in the middle third region. The design intentionally avoids contact with oral soft tissues, thereby eliminating mucosal impingement while ensuring controlled force transmission through tooth-borne structures. The invention improves prosthesis stability, esthetics, and patient com
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