Dentistry – Prosthodontics – Holding or positioning denture in mouth
Patent
1996-05-17
1998-07-28
Lewis, Ralph
Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Holding or positioning denture in mouth
433176, A61C 800
Patent
active
057855250
ABSTRACT:
An implant body has a non-round cross sectional shape, for example, ovoidal or rectangular. Lateral surfaces of the implant include threaded portions of a circular cylinder such that the implant, although non-round in cross section, can threadably engage a tapped circular opening in the jawbone leaving lateral spaces. Bone grows into the spaces between implant and the jawbone socket. The implant is shaped similarly to the root structure of a natural tooth and can be oriented, about its longitudinal axis, at any angle relative to the general curvature of the jawbone where the implant is seated. A more natural appearance of the mouth is achieved; prosthetic teeth may be positioned closer together without loss of strength between the implant and the jawbone. A non-round cross section of an implant opening receives an abutment post of corresponding cross section to prevent rotation of the abutment relative to the implant. A cemented connection prevents axial displacement between the abutment and implant. No screws are used in the prosthesis.
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