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Dental bridge and manner for preparation

US5004420A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 1988
Grant dateApr 2, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C8/0069
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dental bridge assembly comprises a bridge component cast from a gold alloy having a melting point not greater than 1050.degree. C. and a plurality of sockets of titanium or a titanium alloy cast in place in the bridge component, secured mechanically to the bridge component and adapted to be fastened to anchor elements attached to the jawbone of a patient.

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