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Holding element for a dental implant

US8070491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2006
Grant dateDec 6, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61C8/0089
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Holding element for a dental implant including: an engagement section adapted for engagement with a manipulating tool; a retention section joined to the engagement section and adapted for engagement with a package, in particular an ampule; and a clamping section joined to the retention section and adapted for connecting the holding element to the dental implant, the clamping section including a force transmission element, wherein the clamping section further includes a clamping element provided with an elastic means extending in a non-compressed position thereof at and beyond the outer perimeter defined by the force transmission element.

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