Dentistry – Prosthodontics – Holding or positioning denture in mouth
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Lewis, Ralph A. (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Holding or positioning denture in mouth
C433S127000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06951462
ABSTRACT:
A dental driving tool having a distal end with a drive mechanism adapted to drive a dental implant and a retention mechanism adapted to hold and carry the dental implant. The retention mechanism includes a housing having a ceramic locking member and corrosive resistant biasing member. Preferably, the housing is formed as an axial bore through the distal end, and the locking and biasing members are formed as a ball and spring, respectively.
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Aravena Ines
Kumar Ajay
Conley & Rose, P.C.
Lewis Ralph A.
Zimmer Dental Inc.
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