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By: Chris Skleryk
Take Your Medication Via Tooth Implant - IntelliDrug
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The conventional method of taking prescription drugs is to take them manually, but that can sometimes lead to forgetfulness. With the IntelliDrug, however, you would never forget to take your meds again.
IntelliDrug is a device only two molar widths in size, made up of stainless steel and polymers, that would contain a drug reservoir and micro fluidic duct shaped like a molar. The concept behind this device is that, at timed intervals, programmed by a doctor, it would release a dose of drugs supplied by the doctor to treat a patient through the duration of their therapy.
It uses sensors and an electrically controlled valve and is powered by two small batteries.
The medication is placed into the reservoir as a solid pill. Water from saliva passes through a membrane and generates pressure in the drug reservoir. A microcontroller opens a valve and releases the pressurized solution into the mouth at programmed intervals. Meanwhile, a sensor keeps track of the medicine flowing out and monitors the pill as it becomes depleted. The device can even be controlled by an external remote control, which uses infrared (similar to a television's remote control) to open the valve. Because the drugs pass through cheek tissue, instead of the intestines and stomach, the body has a better chance of absorbing the medicine.
Available as a removable denture, mouth guard, bridge, orthodontic bracket or a dental implant the device is ideal for people with chronic illness, who would have take multiple medications throughout the day, as well people who need to be on meds for only a few weeks. The IntelliDrug would be an innovation in medicine changing the way you consume and think about taking pills forever.
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