Porous metal dental implant
US8939764B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K6/84
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A porous metal augment is sized for use in mandibular or maxillar bone. The porous metal material of the augment facilitates and promotes ingrowth of the surrounding bone into the porous metal structure, thereby rebuilding a suitable foundation for affixation of dental implants. A non-porous core or insert can be embedded within the porous metal body of the augment, and can be made of a material suitable for firm threaded fixation of dental implants thereto. For example, the metal core can be formed of a titanium structure that has sufficient strength and resiliency to form a firm and long lasting threaded connection with a threaded stem of a dental implant.
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