Dentistry – Prosthodontics – Holding or positioning denture in mouth
Patent
1996-11-13
1999-05-18
Lewis, Ralph A.
Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Holding or positioning denture in mouth
433214, A61C8/00
Patent
active
059044837
ABSTRACT:
A dental implant system having a temporary abutment made of plastic. An impression coping, also made of plastic, is attached to the temporary abutment using a snap fit. This snap fit obviates the need to remove the temporary abutment during the process of taking an impression of the mouth in the area around an implant. The cap may be provided for the temporary abutment that is attached thereto using the same snap fit mechanism. The snap fit mechanism comprises projections formed on one of the components and recesses formed on the other of the components, where the projections engage the recesses to maintain the components in a desired position relative to each other against incidental force. However, these components may be separated by deliberate application of manual force when required.
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Lewis Ralph A.
Schacht Michael R.
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