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Method for manufacturing dental crowns

US5788498A · kind A · utility

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26Claims
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Filing dateDec 18, 1996
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C13/0022
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an artificial tooth replacement for at least one tooth includes the step of prefabricating a ceramic reinforcement member. Connecting elements are formed at the reinforcement member for fastening the artificial tooth replacement to at least one tooth stump of a patient. The ceramic reinforcement member is covered with a ceramic cover material for completing the artificial tooth replacement.

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