Components for use with implants and related methods
US9737380B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0074
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for dental restorations may comprise an abutment comprising an implant engaging portion and a component supporting portion terminating in a coronal end of the abutment. The implant engaging portion may extend apically from the component supporting portion and may have an external surface feature configured to be received in mating engagement within an opening in a dental implant. The component supporting portion may comprise at least one first snap-fit retention feature disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the component supporting portion. The system may further comprise a temporary coping made from a material that permits chemical bonding of the temporary coping with a veneering material of a temporary tooth restoration. The temporary coping may comprise at least one second snap-fit retention feature configured for snap-fit engagement with the at least one first snap-fit retention feature of the abutment.
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