Dental prosthetic
US11123164B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C13/0018
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental prosthetic comprising a pre-fabricated metal base and a crown, wherein the dental prosthetic is fabricated by a process comprising the steps of manufacturing the pre-fabricated metal base from a first metallic material, wherein the pre-fabricated metal base is dimensionally adapted to be secured to, and fitted to, an implant fixture, and fabricating the crown from a second material using a 3D printing technology, so that the crown is printed on the pre-fabricated metal base and thereby fabricating the crown fused onto the pre-fabricated metal base, and thereby obtaining the dental prosthetic.
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