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Method and system for single tooth replacement in a growing individual

A technique of implants and structures, applied in the fields of dental implants, dentistry, orthodontics, etc., which can solve problems such as hygiene difficulties, poor aesthetic effects, and poor coordination

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-06-24
ORMCO CORP
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Problems solved by technology

Disadvantages of fixed partial dentures include the need to remove normal tooth structure on adjacent teeth, hygienic difficulties, and unacceptable aesthetics
Disadvantages of implant removable partial dentures include the need to remove the denture while eating, poor aesthetics, poor fit, and potential loss of removed parts
Above all, the biggest disadvantage of existing fixed and removable dental implants is the eventual bone loss in the area of ​​tooth loss

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[0019] Figures 1-3 show a first embodiment in the form of a miniscrew 10 to which a replacement tooth 12 is attached (Figures 2 and 3). The microscrew 10 includes a first threaded portion 14, which may include any of a variety of suitable thread designs, although asymmetric buttressed threads have certain advantages. The abutment post 16 is arranged opposite the first threaded portion 14 for connection to the replacement tooth 12 ; the drive head 18 is arranged or positioned between the first threaded portion 14 and the abutment post 16 . It will be appreciated that an implant constructed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention may be integrally formed as a single piece, eg, a microscrew 10 machined from a single piece of metal such as titanium. Alternatively, the implant may be formed from two or more separate elements that are assembled together before or during the implantation procedure into the patient. The abutment posts 16 are shown as being at least ...

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Abstract

An implant (10), system and method for use in replacement of a tooth. The implant (10) can include a first threaded portion (14), a connecting member (16) opposite the first threaded portion (14) for attaching to a replacement tooth (12), a driver head (18) positioned between the threaded portion (14) and the connecting member (16), and a transmucosal collar (22) disposed between the driver head (18) and the first threaded portion (14).

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technical field [0001] This application claims priority to US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 809,539, filed May 30, 2006, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. Background technique [0002] The present invention relates generally to dental implants and, more particularly, to implants for growing individuals such as children or young adults. [0003] Currently, when a growing individual loses a maxillary or mandibular tooth such as anterior teeth, there are only limited options to achieve restoration. Such teeth may be born missing, or they may be lost through trauma or erosion during growth. The space created by the lost tooth can be closed with orthodontics, but this solution can cause malocclusion. For anterior teeth, aesthetic reasons may influence the use of dental implants. However, existing osseointegrated implants are not a variable solution for growing individuals because the implant remains fixed while the surrounding teeth continue ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61C8/00
CPCA61C8/0075A61C8/00
Inventor J·W·格雷厄姆
Owner ORMCO CORP