Table 8.

Patents included in the patent landscape report.

Title	Publication Number	Field of Application	Invention Overview
Tridimensional dental aligner with activated pontic and activated bar alignment mechanics orthodontics using CAD/CAM [45]	600CHE2005	Orthodontics	A custom preprogrammed lingual bar to correct arch form comprising an active pontic with tooth moving potential.
Adjustable orthodontic band [46]	WO2003026526	Orthodontics	Orthodontic band with adjustable geometry to position and secure the band around a tooth.
Concealed orthodontic appliance [47]	CN204016523U	Orthodontics	Orthodontic appliance made of a transparent polymer material with biological safety to provide the orthodontic force required for moving teeth at the oral temperature.
Customized wire device for orthodontic alignment [48]	WO2014164779	Orthodontics	A customized wire designed to lock to bonded brackets rigidly.
Dental implant [49]	WO2008125852	Prosthodontics Implantology	An implantable dental device able to expand and provide a thigh fit into the alveolar bone.
Dental root canal filling material, method of filling root canal using the same, tubulus sealing type measuring device and method of tubulus sealing-type measurement [50]	JP2004135699	Endodontics	A self-expandable root canal filling material with shape recovery triggered by oral temperature.
Dental temporary coating crown and temporary securing method thereof [51]	JP2004337419	Prosthodontics	A temporary dental crown capable of tightly adapting to the abutment.
Dental tenon for fixing a tooth into a curved root canal comprises a core of long fibers embedded in a rigid matrix comprising a shape-memory polymer [52]	FR2863479	Endodontics Prostodontics	A dental post able to take place in a curved canal under the proper stimulus, capable of restoring its rigidity removing stimulus.
Dental wedge [53]	WO2015079424	Restorative	A dental wedge to separate, after activation, adjacent tooth and to secure a dental matrix against the tooth being restored.
Design configuration applied in a self-ligating bracket system [54]	WO2018022401	Orthodontics	A self-ligating bracket with a locking element that ensures a proper position of wires, preventing undesired displacements.
Device for atraumatic teeth extraction and fixer thereof [55]	RU0002470608	Oral Surgery	A device for atraumatic teeth extraction that applies a vertical displacement, similar to an orthodontic extrusion.
Device for fixing a prosthesis to a bone [56]	WO1994015544	Prosthodontics Implantology	A device with a component adapted for anchoring the device itself into the bone.
Device for the alleviation of snoring and sleep apnoea [57]	WO2009140720	Dental Sleep Medicine	An oral device to effect mandibular advancement for alleviating snoring and sleep apnoea.
Digitalized making method of dental orthodontic appliance and fixed appliance [58]	CN103405276	Orthodontics	A full digital method to produce a customized fixed appliance.
Endodontic instrument extractor tool manufactured from a shape-memory material and related kits and methods [59]	US7367804	Endodontics	An instrument extractor tool for removing a fragment of a broken endodontic instrument in a root canal.
Filling material pin for filling a tooth root canal is made from a flexible memory material which expands on heating to a specified temperature [60]	DE102005032005	Endodontics	Endodontic filling pin that expands on heating to a temperature of more than 30 °C.
Implantation device, implant and tool [61]	EP2291140	Prosthodontics Implantology	An implantation tool with a connecting structure able to retain the implant until a proper stimulus is applied.
Individuation orthodontic method based on shape-memory polymer arch wire [62]	CN103054651	Orthodontics	A full digital method to produce a customized archwire.
Integral fixed appliance [63]	CN203634309	Orthodontics	A manufacturing method to obtain an integrated orthodontic appliance.
It is just abnormal with munchkin soothing ring stick [64]	CN206534715	Orthodontics	A bite stick to provide additional orthodontic force under the action of mastication.
Method for producing a dental positioning appliance [65]	WO2014044720	Orthodontics	A method to produce a dental positioning appliance.
Method of tooth extraction (versions) [66]	RU0002491030	Oral Surgery	A device for atraumatic teeth extraction that applies a vertical displacement, similar to an orthodontic extrusion.
Mucosa-side material for denture, apparatus for manufacturing denture, and artificial tooth [67]	WO2002080806	Prosthodontics	A denture with a mucosa-side part that, after heating, can adapt itself to the shape of the alveolar ridge.
Multiple layered denture block and/or disk [68]	US20180055611	Prosthodontics	A multiple layered dental block for CAD/CAM milling.
Orthodontic appliance [69]	JP2005102953	Orthodontics	An orthodontic bracket able to correct its position and angle, without the necessity to repositioning on the tooth.
Orthodontic appliance by using a shape-memory polymer [70]	US20050003318	Orthodontics	A tray-type orthodontic appliance.
Orthodontic appliance having continuous shape memory [71]	WO2017079157	Orthodontics	A method to apply a continuous adjustment to an appliance.
Orthodontic brace with polymeric arch member [72]	US20080248442	Orthodontics	A removable arch connected to a series of brackets disposed on teeth.
Orthodontic bracket having wire fixing clip using shape-memory materials [73]	KR100691797	Orthodontics	A self-ligating bracket with an active wire fixation clip.
Orthodontic shape-memory band [74]	WO2017198640	Orthodontics	An adjustable orthodontic band conforming to teeth of different sizes.
Orthopedic jaw device, comprising bracket or buccal tube with cut-out to receive wire loop, at least partially formed from shape-memory plastics to allow easy fixing and replacement of the loop [75]	DE102004016317	Orthodontics	A bracket or buccal tube with a cut-out to receive a wire loop that under a stimulus converts to the original configuration causing retention of the wire loop in the cut-out.
Plural element composite materials, methods for making and using the same [76]	US20110140057	Miscellaneous	A method to produce a composite material resulting from the combination of optical shift and mimetism in response to an applied stimulus.
Radiopaque shape-memory polymers [77]	WO2010145741	Endodontics	A root-canal cone radiopaque comprising bismuth oxychloride (BiOCl) pigments as X-ray contrast agents.
Restorative dental appliances [78]	US20090246724	Orthodontics	A tray-type orthodontic appliance.
Self-adjusting orthodontic module [79]	US20090197216	Orthodontics	A self-adjusting orthodontic module that plays as force limiter in a fixed functional appliance (e.g., Herbst, Forsus).
Semi-thermoplastic molding composition having heat-stable custom shape memory [80]	WO1991012776	Miscellaneous	A preloaded impression tray.
Shape-memory material-based oral appliance production method and invisible appliance thereby [81]	CN104161596	Orthodontics	A method for manufacturing invisible appliance.
Shape-memory plastics articles and methods of processing same [82]	GB2340430	Endodontics	A root-canal cone capable of undergoing controlled radial expansion.
Shape-memory polymer orthodontic appliances, and methods of making and using the same [83]	WO2006071520	Orthodontics	A method of produce a component of fixed and removable orthodontic appliances.
Shape-memory resin, orthodontic appliance using same, and method for controlling viscoelastic property of shape-memory resin [84]	WO2012023454	Orthodontics	A method to produce appliances with controlled viscoelastic proprieties.
Shape-memory self-ligating orthodontic brackets [85]	WO2006014378	Orthodontics	A bracket with self-closing pair of opposing tie wings.
Silicone rubber composition and heat-shrinking cured product thereof [86]	JP6041435	Miscellaneous	A formula for producing a silicon rubber capable of heat shrinkage even at a temperature of ≤60 °C.
Surgical implant system for restoration and repair of body function [87]	US6299448	Oral surgery Implantology	A stent-like anchor which is covered by porous materials formed into a sleeve.
Temperature sensitive medical dental apparatus [88]	US5766004		A medical/dental apparatus which includes a portion connectable to part of a patient’s body.
Thermoplastic material and process for the production of a dental product [89]	WO2008064904	Miscellaneous	A thermoplastic device deformable at a temperature between body temperature and about 200 °C with at least one activator and/or receptor matched to an energy source for accelerating the heating process.