Dentistry – Prosthodontics – Holding or positioning denture in mouth
Reexamination Certificate
2004-06-21
2008-09-16
Lewis, Ralph A (Department: 3732)
Dentistry
Prosthodontics
Holding or positioning denture in mouth
Reexamination Certificate
active
07425131
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a healing abutment for attachment to a dental implant with marking locations thereon. The marking locations either lack or have markers that provide a binary code system for retrieving unique information about the healing abutment and the underlying implant.
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Amber John T.
Porter Stephan S.
Powell Theodore M.
Biomet 31, Inc.
Lewis Ralph A
Nixon & Peabody LLP
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