Method and apparatus for a prosthetic ligament

Details Method and apparatus for a prosthetic ligament Method and apparatus for a prosthetic ligament

1999-09-22

2000-11-28

Lucchesi, Nicholas D.

Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Holding or positioning denture in mouth

433174, 433177, A61C 800

Patent

active

061527386

ABSTRACT:
The present invention 10 discloses a method and apparatus for replicating the force absorption capabilities of natural teeth 28. Provided therein is a periodontal implant 10 which functions as a cup-like housing 10 for receiving an additional implant 32 or avulsed teeth. The implant 10 is externally threaded 12 for connection to the jaw bone 24 and internally threaded 14 for receiving the additional implant 32. The periodontal ligament 10 is fabricated from materials having a low modulus of elasticity, without causing deformation of the periodontal ligament implant. Materials of construction may include natural, synthetic, biological or genetically engineered materials.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4731085 (1988-03-01), Koch
patent: 5453007 (1995-09-01), Wagher
patent: 5954505 (1999-09-01), Ford

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