Patent classifications
A61C8/0093
Mandibular reconstruction systems and methods
In various embodiments of the presently disclosed technology, a neo-mandible is provided. The neo-mandible may comprise: (1) a first bone graft; (2) a second bone graft abutting the first bone graft to form a triangular recess between the first and second bone grafts; and (3) a triangular plate attached to the first and second bone grafts, wherein the triangular plate is nested within the triangular recess between the first and second bone grafts such that the triangular plate does not protrude outside the triangular recess.
Dental implants with stepped threads and systems and methods for making the same
A dental implant includes a body and a thread. The body has a central axis, a coronal end, and an apical end. The thread is coupled to the body. The thread has a coronal facing surface, an apical facing surface, and a crest surface positioned between the coronal facing surface and the apical facing surface. The coronal facing surface of the thread has a plurality of steps formed therein.
DENTAL IMPLANT STABILITY ANALYZERS
An intraoral sensor comprising a clamp and a motor-sensor unit. The clamp comprising an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion comprising a plurality of holes for receiving forceps tips, a first opening and a second opening, and an engagement portion for contacting an implant. The motor-sensor unit comprising a force generator, a sensor, and a clip connecting the force generator and the sensor. The intraoral sensor is configured to be retained on the implant to generate a measurement of implant stability. The first portion of the motor-sensor unit is received in the first opening of the lower portion of the clamp. The second portion of the motor-sensor unit is received in the second opening of the lower portion of the clamp. The motor-sensor unit is removably connected to the clamp.