Method of installing a dental prosthesis

Details Method of installing a dental prosthesis Method of installing a dental prosthesis

1992-11-04

1994-02-01

Hirsch, Paul J.

Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Holding or positioning denture in mouth

433173, A61C 1312, A61C 13225, A61C 800

Patent

active

052827461

ABSTRACT:
A method for installing dentures using an implant and an abutment employs a sealing material. The implant has a threaded bore which receives the abutment at a later date. The abutment has a threaded shank and a downward facing shoulder that engages the rim of the implant. Prior to installation, a technician will place a measured amount of bone wax on the abutment shoulder. In another method, the technician places an excess amount of wax and heats the abutment to cause the wax to melt. The technician then screws the abutment into an analog to mold the contour of the wax. The technician then reheats the abutment to cause the wax to reform according to surface tension. The dentist secures the abutment into the implant in a conventional manner.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5152687 (1992-10-01), Amino
patent: 5169308 (1992-12-01), Kvist
patent: 5180303 (1993-01-01), Hornburg et al.

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