Patent · US Expired

Enossal implant for securing a tight-fitting tooth replacement

US4622010A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 16, 1984
Grant dateNov 11, 1986
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C8/0048
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An enossal tooth implant for a tooth replacement comprising an internally threaded metal tube for insertion into the jawbone, a rigid insert that screws into the tube containing a pin on which the tooth is mounted, and a resilient plastic cushioning sleeve between the pin and rigid insert.

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