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Superstructure support having special inner and outer geometry

US11311353B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 18, 2017
Grant dateApr 26, 2022
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 29, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C8/0089
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a superstructure support (20) as part of a prosthetic tooth replacement (1) between an implant body (10) and a superstructure, comprising a hollow implant post (23), a hollow implant pin (50), and an implant flange (31) lying therebetween. The cavity zones (67, 62) of the implant post (23) and of the implant pin (50) transition into each other. The cavity zones have respective center lines (69, 63), which include an angle of 60 to 86 angular degrees. The cavity zone (62) of the implant pin (50) has a screw head seat surface (65) that widens toward the implant flange. At least some areas of the implant flange form a supporting enveloping surface (37), which is oriented toward the implant post (23) and the outer edge (33) of which spans a reference plane (38), which is perpendicularly intersected by the center line (69) of the post-side cavity zone (67). The center lines of the implant post (23) and of the implant pin (50) intersect or cross below the reference plane (38). By means of the invention, a superstructure support (20) for the prosthetic tooth replacement is improved in such a way that a secure and lasting screwed connection to the implant body is e…

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