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Natural appearing posterior teeth for denture plates and the like

US4525146A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 19, 1983
Grant dateJun 25, 1985
Priority date—
Expiry dateDec 19, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C13/097
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Natural appearing posterior teeth for denture plates and the like, comprising a plurality of generally longitudinally aligned inner connected synthetic teeth, including at least a first and second molar and a bicuspid; each of the teeth including a crown; a cutting bar having substantial height secured in the teeth and including a portion extending a relatively short distance above the crown of each of the teeth for providing a masticating surface; the cutting bar is continuous and of a generally sinusoidal configuration and includes a plurality of crests; a first crest is disposed in first molar; a plurality of crests are disposed in the second molar; and, at least a crest portion is disposed in the bicuspid.

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