Abstract: In one aspect, a sleeper bunk is provided that includes a support for a mattress. The support includes an assembly of support portions each having at least one surface arranged to support an underside of the mattress. The sleeper bunk includes at least one mount connected to the support and configured to facilitate movement of the support and the mattress thereon between a raised orientation and a lowered orientation. The support portions have overlapping portions configured to distribute a load from the mattress between the support portions.

Abstract: In one aspect, a sleeper bunk is provided that includes rails having longitudinal lengths and a lateral spacing therebetween. The sleeper bunk has a plurality of support members connecting the rails. Each support member is secured to the rails and extends across the lateral spacing. The support members have a plurality of alternating lateral strengthening ribs and lateral channels. The lateral strengthening ribs of the support members are configured to support a mattress thereon. The sleeper bunk also includes a mount operable to facilitate movement of the rails and the support members between raised and lowered positions.

Abstract: In one aspect, a sleeper bunk is provided that includes a support for a mattress. The support includes an assembly of support portions each having at least one surface arranged to support an underside of the mattress. The sleeper bunk includes at least one mount connected to the support and configured to facilitate movement of the support and the mattress thereon between a raised orientation and a lowered orientation. The support portions have overlapping portions configured to distribute a load from the mattress between the support portions.

Abstract: A customized dental abutment is provided which replicates a tooth being replaced. The dimensions of the abutment are determined by a computer algorithm that modifies standard tooth type models according to a series of measurements taken of the site of desired tooth replacement. Methods of the invention relate to taking a series of measurements of the site of desired tooth replacement, determining the type of tooth being replaced, and preparing or selecting a customized dental abutment based on the measurements and determination. The preparation or selection is made by modifying standard measurements for the type of tooth being replaced in conformity with the measurements taken of the site of desired tooth replacement.

Abstract: A customized dental abutment is provided which replicates a tooth being replaced. The dimensions of the abutment are determined by a computer algorithm that modifies standard tooth type models according to a series of measurements taken of the site of desired tooth replacement. Methods of the invention relate to talkng a series of measurements of the site of desired tooth replacement, determining the type of tooth being replaced, and preparing or selecting a customized dental abutment based on the measurements and determination. The preparation or selection is made by modifying standard measurements for the type of tooth being replaced in conformity with the measurements taken of the site of desired tooth replacement.

Abstract: A customized dental abutment is provided which replicates a tooth being replaced. The dimensions of the abutment are determined by a computer algorithm that modifies standard tooth type models according to a series of measurements taken of the site of desired tooth replacement. Methods of the invention relate to taking a series of measurements of the site of desired tooth replacement, determining the type of tooth being replaced, and preparing or selecting a customized dental abutment based on the measurements and determination. The preparation or selection is made by modifying standard measurements for the type of tooth being replaced in conformity with the measurements taken of the site of desired tooth replacement.

Abstract: A tooth replacement including an implant (24), abutment (2), and crown, where the abutment is shaped to match the tooth being replaced in inclination, orientation and gingival emerging profile. A method is also claimed where measurements of the teeth adjacent to the implant are taken along with other relevant oral measurements. These measurements are input to a computer which generates data for guidance and control of the forming of an abutment, including at least the size, shape, inclination, and orientation of the abutment. The abutment shape corresponds to that of the tooth being replaced, but of a reduced size such that the crown attached to the abutment matches the tooth being replaced. Preferentially, the abutment is both the healing and the permanent abutment which saves time, money and aggravation. The abutment is made of anyone or combinations of several metals and materials benign to the body, as are known in the art.