Patent classifications
A61C13/225
Dental restoration system and method
A dental restoration system for a full-mouth dental replacement may include a dental restoration device having integrally formed teeth portions corresponding in number to a number of post-extraction tooth sockets of an entire maxillary or mandibular arch of a patient and abutment holes extending through teeth portions having a longitudinal axis that is substantially coaxially aligned with a tooth portion axis; straight implants secured within post-extraction tooth sockets having an implant axis that is substantially coaxially aligned with a tooth socket axis; abutments received within corresponding abutment holes and securable to corresponding implants by passing an abutment screw through each abutment and threadably securing the abutment screw within a threaded opening of a corresponding straight implant, wherein upon securing each of the abutments to the corresponding straight implants, an ovate pontic portion of the dental restoration device body seals against keratinized gingiva of the corresponding post-extraction tooth socket.
Dental attachment assembly cap and method of use
A dental attachment assembly and method anchors a dental appliance with an implant and has an abutment member attached to the implant, a retention member in releasable snap engagement with the abutment member, and a cap secured in a recess of the dental appliance and in releasable swivel engagement with the retention member to position and secure the dental appliance onto the implant. The cap includes a cavity with a rounded, concave inner surface which engages with the retention member, an interior top surface of the cavity with a concave recess extending radially along an outer periphery of the interior top surface of the cavity to allow for rotation of the retention member within the cap. A central portion of the interior top surface of the cavity surrounded by the concave recess therefore protrudes vertically into the cavity to minimize vertical displacement of the retention member as it rotates.
Dental attachment assembly cap and method of use
A dental attachment assembly and method anchors a dental appliance with an implant and has an abutment member attached to the implant, a retention member in releasable snap engagement with the abutment member, and a cap secured in a recess of the dental appliance and in releasable swivel engagement with the retention member to position and secure the dental appliance onto the implant. The cap includes a cavity with a rounded, concave inner surface which engages with the retention member, an interior top surface of the cavity with a concave recess extending radially along an outer periphery of the interior top surface of the cavity to allow for rotation of the retention member within the cap. A central portion of the interior top surface of the cavity surrounded by the concave recess therefore protrudes vertically into the cavity to minimize vertical displacement of the retention member as it rotates.
ABUTMENT ASSEMBLY AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF
An abutment assembly includes an abutment, an adjustable buffer member and an adhesive. There is an angle between an extending direction of the abutment and a Z-axis direction, and the angle is greater than or equal to 0 degrees and smaller than or equal to 30 degrees. The adjustable buffer member is closely connected to the abutment having a positioning structure. The adjustable buffer member includes an engaging structure, an inner side wall, a base portion and a grinding portion. The engaging structure is engaged with the positioning structure. The inner side wall has at least one inner annular groove corresponding to the engaging structure. The base portion has a base thickness which is smaller than or equal to 4 mm. The adhesive is connected between the abutment and the adjustable buffer member, and contained in the inner annular groove. The grinding portion is manufactured by the instrument.
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE FRAMEWORKS WITH ENHANCED BIOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES
A method is provided for designing and fabricating a removable partial denture (RPD) framework including clasp retainers configured for removable engagement with abutment teeth of a patient. The method includes obtaining an initial digital model of the RPD framework based on patient image data. For each clasp retainer, a set of relevant geometric parameters is identified, each relevant geometric parameter being provided with a nominal value, and a target value of dislodging force is provided. The method further includes performing a force analysis on the initial digital model to determine corrected values for the relevant geometric parameters of each clasp retainer such that when the corrected values are assigned to the relevant geometric parameters, the dislodging force matches its target value. The method also includes obtaining a corrected digital model based on the corrected values, and fabricating the RPD framework based on the corrected digital model.
EZ Tooth
The present invention is a method that is integral for cosmetically filling in areas of missing teeth. In particular, the embodiment allows a person to utilize pre-formed temporary tooth material to easily insert with their finger. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for users by providing a convenient experience for the general public.
EZ Tooth
The present invention is a method that is integral for cosmetically filling in areas of missing teeth. In particular, the embodiment allows a person to utilize pre-formed temporary tooth material to easily insert with their finger. The proposed embodiment provides a unique experience for users by providing a convenient experience for the general public.
SCREW RETAINED ABUTMENT WITH OFF-AXIS FEATURE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
An abutment is provided with a screw access hole and a slot in its sidewall adapted to allow a driver to access a screw in the screw access hole at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the screw. The abutment may include a screw seat and may be connected to an implant via a screw in the screw seat. A prosthesis, which may include a driver access channel that has a diameter less than the outer diameter of the drive portion of the screw, may be placed over the abutment. Methods of making a dental prosthesis and methods of attaching and removing the dental prosthesis from the implant are also disclosed.
CUSTOMIZED PADS AND RELATED METHODS FOR DENTAL APPLIANCES
A method of manufacturing a pad to secure a dental appliance to a gum of a patient including creating a digital model of a gum facing portion of the dental appliance and using the digital model to manufacture the pad. Manufacturing the pad includes creating a profile defining a perimeter of the pad from the digital model and cutting the pad from a sheet of material using the profile. Manufacturing the pad includes 3D printing the pad. Creating the digital model includes 3D scanning the gum facing portion of the dental appliance. Creating the digital model includes 3D scanning an impression of the gum facing portion of the dental appliance.
CUSTOMIZED PADS AND RELATED METHODS FOR DENTAL APPLIANCES
A method of manufacturing a pad to secure a dental appliance to a gum of a patient including creating a digital model of a gum facing portion of the dental appliance and using the digital model to manufacture the pad. Manufacturing the pad includes creating a profile defining a perimeter of the pad from the digital model and cutting the pad from a sheet of material using the profile. Manufacturing the pad includes 3D printing the pad. Creating the digital model includes 3D scanning the gum facing portion of the dental appliance. Creating the digital model includes 3D scanning an impression of the gum facing portion of the dental appliance.