Method and arrangement for producing elongate support element and product, and use of the support element
US6361318B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C13/0004
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for producing an elongate support element for a replacement structure in a human body part such as the jaw. The support element is applied to implants in the jaw with great accuracy of fit. Identification information and supplementary information is delivered to computer equipment. Using the information, the computer equipment extracts control data for milling equipment which mills out the support element from a blank. Using the milling information, the milling equipment forms the support element according to a shape determined in the computer equipment. In addition, the information comprises details on the configuration of seats for the implants, and the positioning of the seats in the support element material.
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