Stabilizing implant system
US6793491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2008/0084
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system of temporary stabilizing implants are provided at specifically determined locations in a patient's jawbone for positioning and temporarily stabilizing a dental surgical template at a specifically determined orientation with respect to the jawbone. The template is used to arrange and create osteotomies at sites where permanent dental implants will be located. The template is removably and replaceably positioned with respect to the temporary stabilizing implants by the use of components provided in the template that engage the temporary stabilizing implants, such that the template may be used over a prolonged time period as necessary. Once the dental surgical template is no longer needed, the temporary stabilizing implants are preferably removed.
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