Abstract: A flexible abutment is provided to allow a prosthetic tooth or other dental device to simulate the flexibility of a natural tooth to provide protection from accidental sudden forces affecting the implant and allows for connection between a natural tooth and the implant, such as by a bridge.
Abstract: A digital abutment is provided to assist in taking digital impressions of a patient's mouth for design and manufacture of a prosthetic tooth. The digital abutment can receive a temporary crown so that the digital abutment can remain in place for preserving the gingival architecture while waiting for a final crown and a final abutment.
Abstract: A dental implant system is provided including an improved drive arrangement for enhancing the wall strength of the dental implant and for providing a reduced number of indexing points without reducing wall strength of the dental implant.
Abstract: A dental implant identification system is provided that aids a dental professional in identifying the type of dental implant that has been inserted in the jaw of a patient who requires restorative dental procedures.