Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a dental prosthesis to an upper or lower jaw of a patient. The apparatus includes a jig bushing and a base plate. The jig bushing has a plurality of apertures therethrough for guiding the travel of a drill bit for forming bores in the jaw of the patient. The base plate is immovably associated with the jig bushing and is formed to correspond to the shape of the jaw. A drill bit adaptor is provided for drilling bores in the ridge of the patient to an adjustable predetermined depth. The drill bit adaptor includes a plurality of annular recesses along a longitudinal length of the elongate body for receiving an E-ring. The body of the drill bit adaptor can be inserted into an aperture of the jig bushing until the E-ring presses against the jig bushing. Implants can be screwed into bores. Transmucosal adaptors having sloped ends can be added to each implant. Retaining screws can connect the implants with the transmucosal adaptors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a dental prosthesis to an upper or lower jaw of a patient. The apparatus includes a jig bushing and a base plate. The jig bushing has a plurality of apertures therethrough for guiding the travel of a drill bit for forming bores in the jaw of the patient. The base plate is immovably associated with the jig bushing and is formed to correspond to the shape of the jaw. A drill bit adaptor is provided for drilling bores in the ridge of the patient to an adjustable predetermined depth. The drill bit adaptor includes a plurality of annular recesses along a longitudinal length of the elongate body for receiving an E-ring. The body of the drill bit adaptor can be inserted into an aperture of the jig bushing until the E-ring presses against the jig bushing. Implants can be screwed into bores. Transmucosal adaptors having sloped ends can be added to each implant. Retaining screws can connect the implants with the transmucosal adaptors.

Abstract: A method is provided for implanting a joint prosthesis for a damaged joint, wherein the steps include removing the damaged joint and initially anchoring two stem members into adjacent bones and inserting a temporary occupier at the joint location between the two stem members. The occupier is configured to allow only limited movement of the bones having the stem members. After the area around the occupier has healed, the occupier is removed and a specially configured ball and socket is installed as the joint to allow for incremental adjustments of the ball and socket relative to the two stem members during the installation procedure to simulate the natural bending motion of the joint once healed.

Abstract: An articulated prosthesis includes first and second stem members each anchorable to a bone member at one of the ends of the stem member and the stem member having an aperture with a surrounding surface at the other end. Disposed between the first and second stem members is a movable joint part including a socket and ball combination. The socket has a generally spherical configuration with a hollow interior and a rectangular access port to the interior. The socket has one surface portion having a complementary configuration to the surrounding surface of the stem member ends for adjustable connection to one of the stem members. The ball has a circular configuration with a thickness configured to pass through the access port so that the ball can be rotated within the socket to encapsulate and secure the ball for rotatable motion. The ball has a surface portion having a complementary configuration to the surrounding surface of the stem member ends for adjustable connection to the other stem member.

Abstract: A drill guide for mandibular staples is disclosed which is adapted to accurately align a drill for drilling fastener holes in the mandibular lower jaw portion at precisely located positions for the attachment of fasteners therethrough by a staple to retain a dental appliance in secure position on the mandibular jaw portion. The drill guide improves upon previously known devices for ensuring accuracy of drilling holes, while including members for attachment and locking, adjustability of the invention, cooling and cleaning, and assuring adequate bone material for drilling.

Abstract: A mandibular staple bone plate including a support plate having mounting posts attached thereto which extend through the lower jawbone onto which standardized mounting means, embedded within a denture, may be mounted. The mounting means carried thereon engage the top of the mounting posts which extend through the jaw and into the mouth. Additionally, a gauge plate, which may be placed over the mounting posts in a fashion similar to the appliance plate, is used to determine the proper length for the mounting posts prior to mounting the appliance plate on the posts.