MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641105636 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on September 02, 2026, for Bracket-Arch Wire Friction Testing Device.
Inventors include K. Kalyan; Dr. M. Abdullah; Dr. N. Shwetha; and Dr Ramya Mohan.
The application for the patent was published on September 18, 2026, under issue no. 38/2026.
Abstract: Friction between the orthodontic bracket and the archwire is one important factor in the efficiency and biomechanism of tooth movement. Excessive friction may prolong the duration of the orthodontic treatment and reduce the efficiency of the applied forces. Therefore, the measurement and analysis of bracket-archwire frict...