Dental device comprising surgical template and false teeth set and related methods

Abstract

A dental device is described. The dental device includes a surgical template having one or more sites for drilling osteotomies in the maxillary or mandibular jaw and a false teeth set. The surgical template and false teeth set are configured to fit together to form a denture prosthesis that can be implanted in a patient. Also described are a method for creating a surgical dental template, a method for implanting a dental prosthesis, and a method for reducing jaw bone in a patient.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application relies on the disclosure of and claims priority to and the benefit of the filing dates of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 971,804 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 971,810, both filed on Mar. 28, 2014, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 052,988, filed Sep. 19, 2014, the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated by reference herein in their entireties.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to the field of dental surgery. More particularly, the present invention relates to a combination surgical template and false teeth set that fit together to form an implantable denture. The present invention also relates to methods for manufacturing a surgical dental template, methods for installing a denture prosthesis in a partially edentulous patient, and method for reducing jaw bone in a patient.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]The use of dental p...

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Benefits of technology

[0041]The device of the invention when implanted and converted to a denture prosthesis provides for the appearance of natural teeth while being fixed in the jaw, providing aesthetic benefits for an edentulous or partially edentulous patient. Further, the invention may provide for shorter surgery times for implantation of the device as well as greater precision in placement compared to conventional devices. In addition, the device may be converted to a temporary or final prosthesis. The device can be used with a variety of implants for implantation into jaw bone.

Problems solved by technology

Accurate placement of the implants within the jawbone is a difficult task.

However, this method can readily result in imperfect bores due to space limitations associated with working inside a patient's mouth.

If the drilling axis is not properly chosen, the installed implants might cause damage to the tissues and muscle surrounding the area of implantation and subsequently cause temporary or permanent paresthesia.

Furthermore, other problems can result from flawed or imperfect implant holes, such as uneven force distribution, insufficient bone growth around the implant, secondary infections, and ultimately, implant failure.

Each surgical stent commonly used is custom-built and these devices are only useful for a single patient, are costly to fabricate, and they require a number of intermediary office and laboratory steps to take an impression of the patient's arch and create a cast model from which the surgical stent is formed.

The procedure for manufacturing dental implant superstructures as is conventionally known in the art is time-consuming and sometimes results in imperfect structures or defects in the visual appearance of the dentures to be placed over the superstructure.

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