Near net tooth shaped ceramic crown
US6663390B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0048
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A near net tooth shaped ceramic prosthesis is provided in a tooth shape to minimize the amount of cutting and baking required to finish the outer crown portion of the dental prosthesis. A metallic core is provided for attachment to an implant in a patient's mouth. A ceramic crown is then attached to the core.
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