MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641100114 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on August 19, 2026, for Temporary Fixed Riding Pontic For Orthodontic Use.

Inventors include Varshinee Vijayakumar; Prasanna Arvind T. R.; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.

The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.

Abstract: This invention relates to a temporary fixed riding pontic designed for orthodontic use to aesthetically mask extraction spaces or missing teeth during active orthodontic treatment. The appliance provides a fixed, esthetic replacement that restores smile appearance and patient confidence throughout the ...