Bi-cortical dental implant
US6450812B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dental implant which contains a bi-cortical anchor apparatus for insertion into a jawbone, the anchor apparatus including a tool receptor for interacting with a tool which facilitates insertion of the apparatus. An implant member arranged for insertion into a jawbone, the member containing a cervix to secure a dental prosthesis and a through conduit to support an anchor apparatus. A complementary system including an implant member and a template, the latter meshing with and helping align the implant member. A method for inserting the implant member into a bore in the jawbone. The method includes drilling a channel in the jawbone through a drill-bit guide channel and inserting a bi-cortical anchor apparatus through the channel and through a conduit of an implant member, anchoring at least two portions of the anchor apparatus.
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