Tooth replacement assembly, and method

Details Tooth replacement assembly, and method Tooth replacement assembly, and method

1994-04-19

1995-10-17

Lucchesi, Nicholas D.

Dentistry

Prosthodontics

Holding or positioning denture in mouth

433191, 433219, A61C 1312, A61C 13225

Patent

active

054584892

ABSTRACT:
A prefabricated tooth replacement assembly includes a cap adapted to be secured upon an abutment, a replacement tooth for occupying a void in the patient's mouth, and an interlock for supporting the replacement tooth from the cap in a selected position of adjustment relative thereto. The interlock is provided by forming an opening in the replacement tooth, forming a lateral protrusion on the cap, and selecting the configuration of the parts such that the protrusion from the cap frictionally engages the opening in the replacement tooth. Further, the replacement tooth is made at least partially hollow, and the protrusion from the cap extends into its hollow interior and is then locked in place by bonding material filling the hollow interior.

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