Patents by Inventor Todd E. Shatkin

Todd E. Shatkin has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Sleeve for installing a crown on a miniature dental implant
    Patent number: 11730565
    Abstract: A sleeve for installing a crown on a miniature dental implant. The sleeve has a bore for receiving an abutment on a miniature dental implant. The sleeve has a shape configured and arranged for being received in the bore of a dental crown to prevent dental cement from flowing to the gum line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • Dental restoration system for installing bridge prostheses on mini dental implants
    Patent number: 11304782
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing a dental prosthesis. The apparatus includes a guide stent having one or more apertures. One or more implants have a tip and an abutment end connected by a body. A bridge prosthesis has one or more bores defined therein. A retaining fixture is disposed in the bore of the prosthesis. The bridge prosthesis is attached to the one or more implants via engagement between the abutment end of the implant and the retaining fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • Retainerless orthodontic implant system
    Patent number: 10631959
    Abstract: A retainerless orthodontic dental implant system for positioning the mandible forward relative to the maxilla and for facilitating optimal airflow during sleep and a method of using such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • Retainerless Orthodontic Implant System
    Publication number: 20170367797
    Abstract: A retainerless orthodontic dental implant system for positioning the mandible forward relative to the maxilla and for facilitating optimal airflow during sleep and a method of using such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • Retainerless orthodontic dental implant system
    Patent number: 9814546
    Abstract: A retainerless orthodontic dental implant system for positioning the mandible forward relative to the maxilla and for facilitating optimal airflow during sleep and a method of using such a system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • Dental Restoration System for Installing Bridge Prostheses on Miniature Dental Implants
    Publication number: 20160184057
    Abstract: An apparatus for installing a dental prosthesis. The apparatus includes a guide stent having one or more apertures. One or more implants have a tip and an abutment end connected by a body. A bridge prosthesis has one or more bores defined therein. A retaining fixture is disposed in the bore of the prosthesis. The bridge prosthesis is attached to the one or more implants via engagement between the abutment end of the implant and the retaining fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • Retainerless Orthodontic Dental Implant System
    Publication number: 20160113741
    Abstract: A retainerless orthodontic dental implant system for positioning the mandible forward relative to the maxilla and for facilitating optimal airflow during sleep and a method of using such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin
  • System of dental restoration of single stage dental implants and loading with a preformed crown restoration
    Patent number: 7108511
    Abstract: The present invention is prosthetic tooth replacement including a dental crown portion and a joining portion adapted to fixedly attach to a dental implant. Further, present invention also comprises the combination of a prosthetic tooth replacement and a dental implant. Additionally, the present includes a method for making an oral surgical guide stint by vacuum forming a thermoplastic material over a model of an implant target area. Finally, the present invention includes a method of inserting the combination of the prosthetic tooth replacement and implant into the jaw of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Todd E. Shatkin