Patents Assigned to Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
  • Patent number: 8167618
    Abstract: The stability of an implant (5) which is fitted in a jaw bone hole created by tooth root extraction is increased using osteoinductive material. Bone formation in the space between the implant and the bone wall is also stimulated. In an initial stage, the implant is anchored or fitted in the hole. With its outer parts (5a) the implant extends into a part (4a) of the hole which has a cross-sectional area exceeding the crossectional area of the outer parts (5a) of the implant. The soft tissue of the jaw bone, with possible periosteum, covers the implant and the space to form a closed space (4a). The bioactive material consists of growth-stimulating substances (GSS) arranged on the implant. In a stage of incorporation, GSS passes outward into body fluid which has penetrated into the closed space and interacts with cells present in the fluid so that new bone is formed around the outer pats (5a) of the implant. The invention also relates to a use and to an implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Patent number: 8152856
    Abstract: A layer is arranged on an implant for bone or tissue structure. The layer constitutes a boundary or barrier between the actual or unoxidized body of the implant and the structure for the purpose of increasing retention and has, in this context, a substantial thickness. The layer is designed with a channel network which gives the layer a substantial porosity. The channel network is designed with mouths which face towards the structure and whose respective cross-sectional diameters, at the surface of the layer facing towards the structure, are substantially less than the respective extents of the channels in and down into the layer as seen from the said surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventors: Jan Hall, Jukka Lausmaa
  • Patent number: 8113834
    Abstract: Two or more implants (8, 9, 10) are arranged in succession in the jaw bone (1) and bear or comprise growth-stimulating substances (25), here called GSS, which, as a function of secretion of body fluid at the implants, are intended to be released and form new bone (11-15) around the implants. The implants are designed to work with a release process for GSS, permitting a leveling-out effect along the extent of the jaw bone in the horizontal and/or vertical direction and/or a level-raising effect in the vertical direction. In this way it is possible to achieve optimum positions for the implants without the risk of reduced stability and/or compromised esthetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (Publ)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Patent number: 8100985
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating an implant, and to an implant treated by said method. All or some of the outer surfaces of the implant are oxidized with a layer (1a) of substantial thickness and substantial porosity or pore volume. One or more CaP layers (12) are applied to the porous surface or surface of large pore volume. Bone-growth-stimulating agents (13), for example rh-BMP-2 or rh-BMP-7, are then applied to the CaP layer. The method and the device make it possible to support a maximum quantity of bone-growth-stimulating agent, which can be controlled in respect of its release function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Publication number: 20100185293
    Abstract: A layer is arranged on an implant for bone or tissue structure. The layer constitutes a boundary or barrier between the actual or unoxidized body of the implant and the structure for the purpose of increasing retention and has, in this context, a substantial thickness. The layer is designed with a channel network which gives the layer a substantial porosity. The channel network is designed with mouths which face towards the structure and whose respective cross-sectional diameters, at the surface of the layer facing towards the structure, are substantially less than the respective extents of the channels in and down into the layer as seen from the said surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventors: Jan Hall, Jukka Lausmaa
  • Patent number: 7713307
    Abstract: A layer (2??) is arranged on an implant (1?) for bone or tissue structure (5). The layer constitutes a boundary or a barrier between the actual or unoxidized body of the implant (1?) and the structure for the purpose of increasing retention and has in this context, a substantial thickness (T?). The layer (2??) is designed with a channel network (6) which gives the layer a substantial porosity. The channel network (6) is designed with mouths (3?,4?) which face towards the structure (5) and whose respective cross-sectional diameters (D), at the surface (2a?) of the layer (2??) facing towards the structure (5), are substantially less than the respective extents (e.g., H) of the channels in and down into the layer (2??) as seen from the said surface (2a?).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventors: Jan Hall, Jukka Lausmaa
  • Patent number: 7708558
    Abstract: An implant comprises or consists of titanium and has one or more surfaces which can be applied in or on a bone growth area. One or more of the said surfaces are arranged with a depot for bone-growth-initiating or bone-growth-stimulating substance, which depot is formed by a pore arrangement in a relatively thick oxide layer on the titanium. The substance is acted on, for a considerable period of time, by one or more release functions for the substance which permit a controlled or optimized release of substance to the surrounding tissue or bone growth area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventors: Jan Hall, Jukka Lausmaa
  • Publication number: 20090081612
    Abstract: An implant (5) can be fitted in an implantation site in a hole (4) formed in a jaw bone (1) where it is exposed to an impinging force or impinging forces (F1, F2). The implant can comprise one or more peripherally extending surfaces (5d) which are arranged at its upper/outer portion (5b) and which can be placed against a jaw bone part (3) at the outlet opening (4b) of the hole. Each surface (5d) is provided with a pattern (8) of grooves and/or recesses. Some of these are designed so that, in the implantation site, they extend substantially at right angles to, and if appropriate parallel to, said forces (F1, F2) when these assume principal directions differing from the longitudinal direction (5c) of the implant. By virtue of this arrangement, it is possible to achieve effective load-bearing in different implantation situations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2004
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: NOBEL BIOCARE AB (PUBL)
    Inventors: Lars Jorneus, Sanel Duric
  • Publication number: 20090047631
    Abstract: The stability of an implant (5) which is fitted in a jaw bone hole created by tooth root extraction is increased using osteoinductive material. Bone formation in the space between the implant and the bone wall is also stimulated. In an initial stage, the implant is anchored or fined in the hole. With its outer parts (5a) the implant extends into a part (4a) of the hole which has a cross-sectional area exceeding the crossectional area of the outer pt (5a) of the implant. The soft tissue of the jaw bone, with possible periosteum, covers the implant and the space to form a closed space (4a). The bioactive material consists of growth-stimulating substances (GSS) arranged on the implant. In a stage of incorporation, GSS passes outward into body fluid which has penetrated into the closed space and interacts with cells present in the fluid so that new bone is formed around the outer pats (5a) of the implant. The invention also relates to a use and to an implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan HALL
  • Publication number: 20090047632
    Abstract: An implant bears growth-stimulating substance(s), here called GSS, which can be released when the implant is arranged in a jaw bone hole. The release takes place in interaction with secreted, cell-containing body fluid so as to form new bone alongside the implant. The implant is arranged with an outer surface which can comprise the outer parts of a thread or can consist of bearing surfaces parallel to the inner wall of the jaw bone hole. First portions of the outer surface have first diameters or radii, and second portions have second diameters or radii smaller than the first diameters or radii. The implant bears against or cooperates with the hole wall via the first portions and, by means of the second portions and together with the hole wall, forms one or more closed spaces into which body fluid can penetrate and GSS can be released. The implant can alternatively be designed with a shape or shapes substantially corresponding to the tooth root configuration(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2008
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Publication number: 20090024220
    Abstract: An arrangement and an implant are provided for increasing the stress resistance of the implant arranged in an upper jaw bone (1). The implant has access via parts (9, 4?) to the sinus cavity (5). At said parts, the implant is arranged with a convex or rounded front surface which, upon access, lifts the sinus mucous membrane, without piercing the latter, and thus forms a closed space (7) between the parts and the underside of the mucous membrane. The implant is provided, at least at said parts, with growth-stimulating substance or substances (15) which interact with cell-containing body fluid (8) which penetrates or has penetrated into the space, so that new bone (11) is formed around said parts of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Publication number: 20080228279
    Abstract: Two or more implants (8, 9, 10) are arranged in succession in the jaw bone (1) and bear or comprise growth-stimulating substances (25), here called GSS, which, as a function of secretion of body fluid at the implants, are intended to be released and form new bone (11-15) around the implants. The implants are designed to work with a release process for GSS, permitting a leveling-out effect along the extent of the jaw bone in the horizontal and/or vertical direction and/or a level-raising effect in the vertical direction. In this way it is possible to achieve optimum positions for the implants without the risk of reduced stability and/or compromised esthetics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: NOBEL BIOCARE AB (PUBL.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Publication number: 20080213725
    Abstract: A substrate has or is provided on a surface with a first porosity. A dispersion with low-viscosity liquid is applied to the surface in order to form a ceramic layer with a second porosity having preferably larger and/or more pores than in the first porosity. The liquid has the ability to be sucked by capillary force into the first pore formation and, in a first stage, to retain on the surface material and/or liquid particles which do not penetrate into this first pore formation, and which contribute to the continued construction of the layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2004
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: NOBEL BIOCARE AB (PUBL)
    Inventors: Fredrik Adilstam, Mattias Iverhed
  • Patent number: 7175434
    Abstract: In an arrangement with implant and attachment part/dental bridge, the latter comprises one or more recessed walls. The implant is designed or can cooperate with a portion which can be arranged on a spacer sleeve belonging to the implant and extends substantially parallel to the recessed wall. The attachment part and its respective recessed wall is arranged with displaceability in the main longitudinal direction of the implant relative to the outer surface of the portion. The portion is arranged to be expandable so that, in a given position of longitudinal displacement, it is possible to achieve interaction between outer surfaces of the portion and the recessed wall and thus anchoring of the attachment part to the portion or the implant. The invention also relates to a device with two or more implants and dental bridge. By means of the invention, discrepancies between dental bridge and the implants can be taken up in an effective and rapid securing principle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Izidor Brajnovic
  • Publication number: 20060166169
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fixture for orthodontic and osseo distraction of the alveolar process, and for the stabilization of temporary prostheses. The fixture has an external threading, compromising a treaded part for insertion into a prepared site in the jawbone, and a treaded part, to which pressure may be applied by means of an internally threaded element e.g. a nut, when used in conjunction with an appliance supported by teeth or adjacent static fixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ)
    Inventor: Andrew Dawood
  • Patent number: 7004974
    Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation for restoring bone in the body of humans or animals in connection with an existing structure, a bone implant or some other prosthetic construction, as well as a method for restoring bone. The bone restoring preparation consists of an easily handleable and controllable preparation (composition) of resorbable calcium phosphate granules and a carrier of a biopolymer or lipid type. The preparation is intended to be applied in the position where the bone needs to be replaced, reinforced or built up, especially in connection with a bone implant or some other prosthetic construction where there is a lack of sufficient bone volume, or where the quality of the bone is too poor to allow a load-carrying function, for example permanent fixing of an implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventors: Cecilia Larsson, Helena Ljusberg-Wahren
  • Publication number: 20050260542
    Abstract: An implant bears growth-stimulating substance(s), here called GSS, which can be released when the implant is arranged in a jaw bone hole. The release takes place in interaction with secreted, cell-containing body fluid so as to form new bone alongside the implant. The implant is arranged with an outer surface which can comprise the outer parts of a thread or can consist of bearing surfaces parallel to the inner wall of the jaw bone hole. First portions of the outer surface have first diameters or radii, and second portions have second diameters or radii smaller than the first diameters or radii. The implant bears against or cooperates with the hole wall via the first portions and, by means of the second portions and together with the hole wall, forms one or more closed spaces into which body fluid can penetrate and GSS can be released. The implant can alternatively be designed with a shape or shapes substantially corresponding to the tooth root configuration(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Publication number: 20050260173
    Abstract: With the aid of bioactive or osteoinductive substances (10), a bone-based lateral support is built up for an implant (6) arranged in an assigned jaw bone hole in jaw bone (2) which extends defectively or irregularly. The implant is arranged so that it can be completely or partially covered by soft tissue, and possibly periosteum, or by a unit applied to the jaw bone and/or the implant. One or more spaces can in this way be formed on the lateral surface of the implant. Body fluid penetrates from or via the jaw bone and optionally the periosteum into the respective space. The osteoinductive or bioactive substances consist of matrix molecules, growth factors and differentiation factors and/or peptides with growth-stimulating properties, all called GSS, arranged in or the implant. Body fluid with cells is secreted and said GSS is released during an incorporation stage and forms, by interaction, new bone for said bone-based lateral support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Publication number: 20050208454
    Abstract: The stability of an implant (5) which is fitted in a jaw bone hole created by tooth root extraction is increased using osteoinductive material. Bone formation in the space between the implant and the bone wall is also stimulated. In an initial stage, the implant is anchored or fitted in the hole. With its outer parts (5a) the implant extends into a part (4a) of the hole which has a cross-sectional area exceeding the cross-sectional area of the outer parts (5a) of the implant. The soft tissue of the jaw bone, with possible periosteum, covers the implant and the space to form a closed space (4a). The bioactive material consists of growth-stimulating substances (GSS) arranged on the implant In a stage of incorporation, GSS passes outward into body fluid which has penetrated into the closed space and interacts with cells present in the fluid so that new bone is formed around the outer parts (5a) of the implant. The invention also relates to a use and to an implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2003
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Applicant: Nobel Biocare AB (publ.)
    Inventor: Jan Hall
  • Patent number: 6547565
    Abstract: An instrument is connected to a driving-in tool or drilling tool for elements on or in the form of an implant or drill for dentine. The tool includes an electric motor, the torque of which can be sensed, and which can be controlled by a control unit. A display unit is arranged so as to partly or fully display a curve representing the driving-in function performed. A tightening function is determined by a scale based on the slope of the curve, wherein a flatter slope represents a lower quality function and a steeper slope represents a higher quality function. A frictional resistance which exists for an element during the driving-in of the element can be determined in order to allow secure locking (preload) of the element by tension in the material of the element. A torque-time curve can be used assess the bone quality of bone being implanted or drilled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB (publ)
    Inventors: Andrew Dawood, Anders Petersson