Depth-marking system arrangement for implant holes in the jawbone
US5741267A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S606/916
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A depth-marking system for use in connection with forming holes for receiving implants in a jawbone. The implants have a nominal length less than an actual length. At least one band marking is arranged on a tool for forming or measuring the implant holes. The at least one band marking includes a first line that indicates the actual hole depth, the actual depth including any lower cone-shaped portion of the hole. The at least one band marking also includes a second line above the first line that indicates a position of an uppermost of a unit arranged on the implant when the implant is in a final position in the hole and the unit is arranged in a final position on the implant.
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