Dental implant system
US9861455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C2008/0046
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved dental system is disclosed for implanting into a jawbone of a patent comprising a dental implant having a coronal end and a small apical end with an orifice extending from the coronal end toward the apical end. An orientation portion is disposed in the orifice for aligning an abutment relative to the dental implant. A threaded portion is disposed in the orifice for receiving a threaded portion of the abutment for securing the abutment to the dental implant. Preferably, the orifice extends at least one-half the length of the dental implant.
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