Transfer copings and related methods for taking implant impressions
US8075313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0001
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A transfer coping configured to take an impression of an implant is disclosed. The transfer coping has an impression material contact portion and an implant mating portion. The implant mating portion has at least one support portion and at least one deflection portion configured to be received within an opening on a coronal portion of an implant. The at least one protrusion is disposed on the at least one deflection portion and is configured to engage in a snap-fit manner with a coordinating feature of an implant. A method for identifying the position of an implant in a patient is also disclosed.
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