Endosseous implants
US4145764A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1976 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2310/00634
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved implant comprising a metallic base material and a coating layer of a ceramics which is formed by thermally sprayed firstly a bonding agent and secondly ceramic powders (optionally containing a porcelain) around the outersurface of the metallic base material. The implant has a sufficient mechanical strength (e.g. impact strength) and hence an excellent break-resistance and further a good affinity to tissues of living bodies and is useful for implantation in various bones including tooth roots and joints in living bodies.
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