MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641084377 A) filed by Chettinad Dental College And Research Institute; and Chettinad Academy Of Research And Education on July 09, 2026, for Silicone Tongue Protector With Integrated Retractor And Suction Slot For Dental Procedures.

Inventors include Devika J; Navamithra; Alagappan; Rajesh P; and Ragavi.

The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.

Abstract: A silicone tongue protector device (100) for dental procedures is disclosed. The device (100) comprises a tongue cover (102), a suction tip slot (104), a suction tip (106), a retractor (108), a suction slot (110), and a tongue exposed portion (112). ...