JEDDAH: Researchers at Taibah University have registered two new innovative technologies: an advanced dental implant system and a low-cost organic solar cell that also functions as a self-powered infrared sensor, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The dental implant, for which the university registered an industrial design, features an implant abutment with an internal locking mechanism that eliminates the need for a conventional fixation screw.
It was developed by student Jumana Al-Rashidi, in collaboration with Dr. Shadia El-Sayed.
The design aims to better replicate the natural movement of teeth during chewing while improving the long-term performance of dental implants.
Unlike conventional systems, the design provides high stability while allowing controlled flexibility that mimics the function of the tooth’s natural periodontal ligament.
