Fixed hybrid dental attachment assembly and methods of use
US12414843B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental assembly is provided, which includes an endosseous dental implant, a retention member, and a cap configured for securing in a dental appliance and engaging the retention member. The endosseous dental implant may have an external projection extending from the top of the first end portion for releasable engagement with an abutment member, wherein the abutment member has an external lower bevel portion. The retention member may have a first end and a continuous, unbroken skirt extending from the first end defining an inner surface for engagement over the outer locating surface of the abutment member, the retention member being constructed from a rigid material such that it provides a retentive force of about 10 to 75 pounds. The rigid material may include PEEK.
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