Deep Cavity Dental Implant Base for Aesthetic Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current dental multi-unit implant systems face challenges in achieving optimal fit and stability, particularly in minimizing peri-implantitis and aesthetic concerns due to the visibility of the base component, which affects the overall health and appearance of the gingival tissue.
Innovation Solution
A dental base system with a deep internal cavity that extends below the implant level, allowing for a narrower profile and reduced visibility, combined with a superstructure that can be securely attached using a screw or adhesive, providing mechanical support and minimizing bacterial infection risks.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the base is made with a standard cavity depth, then the manufacturing is simpler, but the aesthetic appeal is reduced due to base visibility
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extends the cavity depth in the vertical dimension beyond the implant level, creating a narrower profile that reduces visibility. This dimensional change allows the base to be aesthetically pleasing while maintaining structural integrity through the extended internal cavity configuration.
2Shape
If the base is made narrower to reduce visibility, then the aesthetic appeal is improved, but the mechanical stability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention compensates for the reduced width by extending the cavity depth in the vertical dimension. This dimensional trade-off maintains mechanical stability through increased vertical engagement while achieving the desired narrow profile for aesthetic purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The superstructure is nested within the extended cavity, with the cavity extending below the implant level to provide additional support. This nesting configuration enhances mechanical stability by distributing loads through the extended internal structure while maintaining a narrow external profile.
3Strength
If the cavity is extended below implant level, then the mechanical support is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with pre-configured threading and cavity dimensions that extend below the implant level. This preliminary design allows for standard manufacturing processes while achieving enhanced mechanical support, as the extended cavity and threading are integrated into the base fabrication rather than requiring post-implantation adjustments.
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AI summary
A base for a dental implant system which includes a long cavity which optionally reaches below the implant top and/or allows a significant portion of a superstructure to be inserted into the cavity and possibly held using axial support.