IntelliDrug tooth implant

Our life depends on a lot of details, which on a global background become less appreciable, but from that no less important. Very often we become hostages of a certain situation, the way out of which directly depends on the time factor. It is especially important to take into account such nuances in the treatment. But modern technologies do not stand still and today the sensational development of IntelliDrug is presented to everyone's attention.

What is the essence of the invention? In addition to the fact that the implant provides an excellent alternative to classical methods of treatment, it will be a good assistant for those who directly depend on timely medication. Particularly important in this matter is the precise dosage of the drugs. It should be noted that the author of the idea of ​​this invention was the Israeli dentist Andy Wolf.

Advantages of IntelliDrug

The main advantages of this implant are that the patient always follows the schedule of taking medications. This is especially important if his life is directly dependent on the exact time. Secondly, there is also a fact like the time of the day. Very often in certain situations, medication should be taken at night. This is quite difficult and inconvenient. In turn, IntelliDrug and full automation of the process of introducing medications into the body - once and for all solves a similar problem.

The basic mechanisms of IntelliDrug

The implant and its electronic filling are made of stainless steel and special polymers. The IntelliDrug model includes: a valve, a container for medicine, sensors and a special battery. But, you ask, how does the process of refueling and "eating" the medicine take place? The essence is simple: when the medicine was loaded into a special compartment inside the tooth, the saliva naturally penetrates the membrane and dissolves the medicine. Thanks to such simple manipulations, an increased pressure in the tank is created. A specially designed microcontroller controls the opening of the valve, which releases a medicine into the oral cavity. What is most interesting, such "injections" are carried out through a specially programmed interval. The sensors that make up the implant are responsible for the flow of the dissolved drug and its concentration, while simultaneously checking its availability. When the drug ends, the sensor signals a specially made external device. Such an external console is responsible not only for the presence of the drug, but also for the general condition and work of IntelliDrug. Specially developed software already now allows the doctor to monitor the exact dose and delivery. And what is most interesting, you can see even the history of administering the medicine to the patient. Special exit openings are located on the side of the tongue and cheek, which determines the rapid penetration of the drug into the patient's body.

The only thing that can embarrass a patient is the victim in the form of a healthy tooth. But there are many pluses in the form of deprivation of dependence on the schedule of admission. Also, the presence of such an implant, as reported by the developers themselves, does not affect either the process of eating, or during a conversation.

The only thing that you always have to follow is the amount of medicine in a special tank. According to the creators, one "refueling" is enough for a couple of weeks. After that, you need to visit a doctor to replenish the stock and replace the battery. Nevertheless, you will agree, such prospects are much more irresistible than the duty to follow the schedule and wake up in the middle of the night( sometimes and more than once) for the sake of one tablet. Thanks to this method of supplying medicines, they go directly to the target, bypassing the intestines and the liver, thereby not interfering with the work of the organs. Very interesting and the fact that in this way you can save the medicine. The process of rehabilitation of the patient is faster and more efficient.

Security and other features IntelliDrug

Now we will tell about the most interesting aspect. For example, IntelliDrug does not need to be installed once and for life. It can be removable. But what about the verification of the implant in reality and the fact of its safe operation? In a series of tests that were conducted on pigs( nothing wrong with animals did not happen), animals were administered certain doses of such drugs as galantamine and naltrexone. And then it turned out that even in case of accidental ingestion of the whole medicine at a time, IntelliDrug controls the growth of confection at approximately the same level throughout the day! Over time, a number of studies involving human volunteers have been carried out. The results showed that the implant dispenser showed itself best. Not to mention the reactions of patients who were very pleased with the use of such an invention.

Prospects and plans for the future

As it became known, at the present time specialists are developing the possibility of controlling the tooth-dispenser, using the latest innovations in technology. Namely, an RFID chip or even a mobile device. What can I say? Time is certainly moving forward, and progress is gaining more and more speed. For example, if the scientists still manage to connect IntelliDrug with the mobile phone, then immediately it will immediately be possible to receive information about the condition of the implant with a lightning speed both to the patient and to the doctor.

It is also worth noting that scientists devoted a lot of time to the issue of the emergence of so-called non-standard situations related to IntelliDrug. Details of all large-scale system tests conducted were characterized by only one word: "successfully."

Inventor and inspirer Wolf also announced that he plans to offer some solutions for children. For example, a container with a medicine can be attached to an orthodontic brace( better known as braces).The same options exist for adults. Here in general, a variety of options are possible: from attachment to the dental bridge, plug-in jaw( especially important for the elderly) and even to the kapa!

However, the prospect and the possibility of developing such a technology is not a myth or a science fiction, but an everyday reality. Today's time and the development of the world dictates its own rules, which sooner or later, but have to be applied in the latest achievements of technology and medicine. Development of a dental implant has become another achievement of scientists on the way to complete improvement and improvement of human life.