Dentiva

Tag Name: Dentiva

Discover Dentiva — a next-generation dental anesthesia pouch designed to deliver controlled and prolonged lidocaine release for improved comfort during oral and dental treatments.

Introduction

Dentiva is an innovative mucoadhesive drug delivery system developed to improve the effectiveness and duration of local anesthesia in dental care.

Unlike conventional topical anesthetics that are quickly diluted or washed away by saliva, Dentiva utilizes a drug reservoir platform encapsulated within a biocompatible fleece-based material. This design enables controlled and sustained release of lidocaine directly at the site of application, ensuring longer-lasting numbing and improved treatment comfort.

By maintaining prolonged contact with oral mucosal tissues, Dentiva enhances anesthetic efficiency, reduces the need for repeated applications, and improves patient experience during dental procedures.

The technology demonstrates strong potential for clinical translation and commercialization as a non-invasive, patient-friendly anesthesia solution for dentistry and oral healthcare applications.

Inventors

1 Prof. Alaaldin M. Alkilany

2 Dr. Salih Muhsin

3 Dr. Ousama Rachid

4 Prof. Faleh Tamimi

5 Dr. Amber Kiyani

Main Features

Controlled Lidocaine Release

Enables sustained and localized anesthetic delivery for improved pain management during dental procedures.

Mucoadhesive Drug Reservoir

Biocompatible fleece material adheres to oral tissues, ensuring stable placement and prolonged therapeutic effect.

Improved Patient Comfort

Provides longer-lasting anesthesia while reducing the need for repeated applications.

Targeted Oral Delivery

Direct application to oral mucosa allows precise anesthetic delivery at the treatment site.

Non-Invasive Solution

Easy-to-apply pouch format enhances usability for clinicians and patient comfort.

Strategic Opportunities

Dental Clinics & Oral Healthcare

Improved pain management during routine dental procedures.

Oral Medicine & Mucosal Pain Management

Potential applications for treating oral lesions, ulcers, and mucositis.

Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Industry

Opportunities for partnership in dental drug delivery systems.

Consumer Oral Healthcare Products

Potential development into over-the-counter dental anesthetic solutions.

Value Proposition

Prolonged Anesthesia

Delivers longer-lasting pain relief compared to conventional topical anesthetics.

Targeted Drug Delivery

Ensures controlled and localized anesthetic action directly at the treatment site.

Improved Treatment Experience

Enhances patient comfort and reduces treatment interruptions.

Scalable Platform Technology

Reservoir-based delivery platform can support additional oral therapeutic agents.

Status of the Invention

Patent application filed

Prototype and formulation validated

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4–5

Invitation to Industry — Collaborate With Us

Join us in advancing the future of dental anesthesia. Dentiva is ready for:

Licensing & commercialization

Clinical validation partnerships

Pharmaceutical co-development

Dental healthcare product development

With strong research backing from Qatar University, Dentiva offers a promising solution to improve patient comfort and treatment efficiency in modern dental care.

Connect With Us

Innovation Office - Qatar University | +974-4403-7197 | QU.IP@qu.edu.qa

IP Number: QU2025-009

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