Submerged functional implant and method

Details Submerged functional implant and method Submerged functional implant and method

1979-10-30

1981-03-03

Peshock, Robert

Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Holding or positioning denture in mouth

A61C 800

Patent

active

042538335

ABSTRACT:
A suitable dental implant which I term a submerged dental implant and which may be of either the post or blade type, but preferably the latter is provided with a relatively short, hollow, threaded neck or collar portion to which a thin temporary cap may be detachably applied.
The implant including the neck with the cap applied, is then inserted in a cavity formed in the jawbone of the patient to a depth where the implant is entirely submerged. Thereafter, the mucosa (gum) is laid over the cavity completely covering the implant and a suture is applied. After a suitable period of time which may be in the order of several weeks or even months, as determined by tests by the doctor or surgeon in charge, the covering skin is removed from the cavity and the temporary cap is replaced by a tooth-receiving head member, a portion of which projects above the surface of the gum. An artificial tooth or other dental device is then applied to the head member. Suitable tools may be employed in applying the caps and the head member and in removing the caps.

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