Patents Assigned to Centerpulse Dental Inc.
  • Near net tooth shaped ceramic crown
    Patent number: 6663390
    Abstract: A near net tooth shaped ceramic prosthesis is provided in a tooth shape to minimize the amount of cutting and baking required to finish the outer crown portion of the dental prosthesis. A metallic core is provided for attachment to an implant in a patient's mouth. A ceramic crown is then attached to the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Centerpulse Dental Inc.
    Inventors: Robert L. Riley, William R. Wagner
  • Near net tooth shaped ceramic crown and method
    Patent number: 6663387
    Abstract: A near net tooth shaped ceramic prosthesis is provided in a tooth shape to minimize the amount of cutting and baking required to finish the outer crown portion of the dental prosthesis. A metallic core is provided for attachment to an implant in a patient's mouth. A ceramic crown is then attached to the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Centerpulse Dental Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Riley
  • Composite dental abutment
    Patent number: 6497573
    Abstract: A dental abutment having a metallic core, a shield surrounding an outer surface of the core, and a polymeric cuff surrounding the core and shield, wherein the cuff bonds to a polymeric prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Centerpulse Dental Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Wagner, Robert L. Riley, George Tysowsky