System individually adaptable to elements implanted in the dentine and the like

US5286196A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Nobelpharma AB · SE

Inventors

• Isidor Brajnovic · Göteborg, SE
• Stig Goste Wennberg · Partille, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 28, 1992
• Grant date: Feb 15, 1994
• Expiry date: Feb 28, 2012

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61C8/0048
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A bridge system which is individually adapted to elements implanted in dentine, joints, or the like and/or to parts secured in the implanted elements, comprises at least two module units which are attachable to the implanted elements or parts and have first surfaces for attachment to the elements and second surfaces separate from the first surfaces, and an elongate, curved member which is securable in the module units at the second surfaces. The elongate, curved member is designated with a profile and made of a material having a quality of titanium and a tissue affinity equivalent to that of titanium. The profile of the elongate member is designed in its cross-section with a plane underside adapted to be applied against the second surfaces and with elements projecting from the underside to facilitate holding of a prosthesis part (tooth/tooth part), abutment or the like which is being secured in the bridge, the material and the profile permitting bending without essentially impairing the strength of the elongate element in the bridge.