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Fixture for attaching prosthesis to bone

US4713003A · kind A · utility

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12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 19, 1986
Grant dateDec 15, 1987
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 19, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C8/006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device is disclosed for use in connecting a prosthesis to bone such as connecting an artificial tooth or dental bridge to the jaws which comprises an implant portion or screw for connection to the bone, the screw having a head and a downwardly tapered shaft, an abutment portion for connection to the prothesis, and connecting means for connecting the implant and the abutment. Preferably, the components of the invention are machined from titanium alloy.

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