DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM
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1. A dental implant assembly, comprising:
- a base member adapted for placement into an opening in jawbone, wherein the base member includes an internal recess and a through-hole that extends from the recess through an end of the base member, and wherein the through-hole includes an internal screw thread that extends along a length of the through-hole, the base member including an external surface shape an internal surface shape, wherein the external surface shape differs from the internal surface shape;
an endosseous implant body adapted for insertion into the through-hole, wherein the endosseous implant body includes an external screw thread to engage the internal screw thread of the through-hole, and includes a separate external screw thread to engage a patient'"'"'s jawbone to secure the base member in the opening;
an abutment member adapted for placement into the recess of the base member, wherein the abutment member includes an internal passage that extends between a top end and a bottom end, and wherein the bottom end exhibits a shape to mate with the recess of the base member; and
a securing screw adapted for insertion into the internal passage of the abutment member and into a head portion of the endosseous implant body, wherein the securing screw includes an external screw thread to engage an internal screw thread of the head portion to secure the abutment member to the base member.
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Abstract
A dental implant whereby an osteotomy cavity is formed in jawbone and then a base member of the implant is positioned into the cavity. The base member serves as a platform to secure an abutment member of the implant that in turn receives a dental restoration, such as a crown or denture.
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1. A dental implant assembly, comprising:
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a base member adapted for placement into an opening in jawbone, wherein the base member includes an internal recess and a through-hole that extends from the recess through an end of the base member, and wherein the through-hole includes an internal screw thread that extends along a length of the through-hole, the base member including an external surface shape an internal surface shape, wherein the external surface shape differs from the internal surface shape; an endosseous implant body adapted for insertion into the through-hole, wherein the endosseous implant body includes an external screw thread to engage the internal screw thread of the through-hole, and includes a separate external screw thread to engage a patient'"'"'s jawbone to secure the base member in the opening; an abutment member adapted for placement into the recess of the base member, wherein the abutment member includes an internal passage that extends between a top end and a bottom end, and wherein the bottom end exhibits a shape to mate with the recess of the base member; and a securing screw adapted for insertion into the internal passage of the abutment member and into a head portion of the endosseous implant body, wherein the securing screw includes an external screw thread to engage an internal screw thread of the head portion to secure the abutment member to the base member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 19, 20)
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12. A dental implant assembly, comprising:
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a base member adapted for placement into an opening in jawbone, wherein the base member includes an internal recess and a through-hole that extends from the internal recess through an end of the base member; an abutment member adapted for being positioned into the internal recess of the base member, wherein the abutment member includes an internal passage that extends between a top end and a bottom end, and wherein the bottom end exhibits a shape to at least partially mate with the recess of the base member; and a plug adapted for insertion into the through hole and internal passage. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15)
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16. A dental implant assembly, comprising:
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a base member adapted for placement into an opening in jawbone, wherein the base member includes a recess and a through-hole that extends from the recess through an end of the base member; an endosseous implant body adapted for insertion into the through-hole, wherein the endosseous implant body includes an external screw thread to engage a patient'"'"'s jawbone to secure the base member in the opening; an abutment member adapted for placement into the recess of the base member, wherein the abutment member includes an internal passage that extends between a top end and a bottom end, and wherein the bottom end exhibits a shape to mate with the recess of the base member; and a securing screw adapted for insertion into the internal passage of the abutment member and into a head portion of the endosseous implant body, wherein the securing screw includes an external screw thread to engage an internal screw thread of the head portion to secure the abutment member to the base member. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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