Abstract: An implantable screw for preserving the integrity of an oral socket and for maintaining space during bone grafting procedures is provided, where the screw has a healing abutment head having a region adapted to support soft tissue, a threaded shaft and a tip adapted to penetrate bone tissue. The temporary implantable screws provided may be used in conjunction with bone graft materials and are removable for placement of an oral implant.

Abstract: A dental appliance anchoring apparatus including an implant anchor member having a tapered threaded post for engagement with a bone and a female receptacle, the female receptacle having a lateral undercut reservoir for accepting an adhesive, wherein the threaded post includes threads that have a substantially flat top land; and an angled support having a slotted tubular base and an upper angled female eyelet for engaging a dental prosthesis, the slotted tubular base having a first longitudinal axis and the upper angled female eyelet having a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis and the first longitudinal axis forming a mounting angle with respect to one another, wherein the slotted tubular base of the angled support is secured within the female receptacle of the implant anchor member, wherein the angled support is rotatable within the female receptacle for optimizing its position prior to being secured with the adhesive.

Abstract: An implantable screw for preserving the integrity of an oral socket is provided, where the screw has a healing abutment head having a region adapted to support soft tissue, a threaded shaft and a tip adapted to penetrate bone tissue. The implantable screw provided may be used for regenerating the tissue of an oral socket and may be used in conjunction with bone graft materials. The implantable screws are removable for placement of an oral implant.

Abstract: An anchoring arrangement is provided for anchoring a dental prosthesis to a patient. The arrangement can comprise an implant, a sleeve, and a fastening screw. The implant can comprise a coronal portion and an apical portion. The apical portion can be configured to extend from within a jaw bone and into a zygoma. The coronal portion can include a substantially planar surface extending transversely relative to a longitudinal axis of the apical portion and a threaded aperture. The threaded aperture can extend from the substantially planar surface into the implant transversely relative to the longitudinal axis of the apical end of the implant. The sleeve can comprise an end portion configured to mate with the substantially planar surface of the implant. The fastening screw can be disposed through the sleeve and fastened to the threaded aperture.

Abstract: An asymmetrically placement designed to preserve bone by having the coronal aspect being compatible with the bony anatomy at the time of tooth extraction. The implant may be of either a single or two stage design. By modifying the top of the implant fixture to partially mimic the bony anatomy at the time of extraction more crestal bony anatomy can be preserved and bone growth encouraged.

Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing a fixture of a dental implant with an improved structure in which the performance of osseointegration is excellent, spread of inflammation is reduced and a combination force between the fixture and an alveolar bone is remarkably increased, and a fixture of a dental implant manufactured by the method. The performance of osseointegration is excellent, and spread of inflammation can be reduced, and a combination between the fixture and an alveolar bone can be remarkably improved. Furthermore, the fixture of the dental implant having the above structure can be easily manufactured.

Abstract: A dental implant device for insertion into a bore defined in bone for use with a prosthetic tooth or dental appliance includes an abutment with a plurality of male keys disposed about the distal end of the abutment capable of being affixed to the prosthetic tooth or dental appliance, an implantable anchor having a proximal and distal end, a plurality of female keyways defined into the proximal end of the anchor, the keyways capable of coupling to the male keys of the abutment and thereby preventing relative rotation of the abutment and anchor; an interlocking thread helically defined around a longitudinal axis of the anchor, the thread being adapted to couple to the bore defined in the bone and means for coupling the abutment to the implant anchor.

Abstract: A dental implant package includes a main body having a partition portion that is formed therein and separates a fixture accommodation space accommodating a fixture of a dental implant from an auxiliary accommodation space accommodating any of a healing abutment and a cover screw, wherein a first opening and a second opening are formed at both ends of the main body, a leveler accommodated in at least a part of the fixture accommodation space and supporting the fixture accommodated in the fixture accommodation space at a predetermined height, a first cover detachably coupled to the main body and blocking the first opening, and a second cover detachably coupled to the main body and blocking the second opening. The fixture and any of the healing abutment and the cover screw can be stored with a simple structure. Also, the fixture and the healing abutment or the cover screw can be easily pulled out during an implant operation.

Abstract: An improved implant root for tooth implanting into the alveolar bone of a patient, said implant root comprises: a coarse threaded portion of the implant root is formed to have a wider base and to have an extension root with various radiant thread constructed, characterized with a circumferential constricted neck between these two segments. Both segments are designed to be seated into alveolar bone as implant root fixture. The widest diameter of the upper and lower segment is either equal or the lower base is slightly wider than lower segment for the most of it. The constricted neck in between the base and extension of the segments and the shape of the lower base segment allow the lower base implant root to serve as a primary stability anchor.

Abstract: The invention concerns bone-adaptive surface structures for lateral jaw implants. Micromechanical and/or macromechanical surface structures having various body forms are incorporated into selected segments of the surface of the base and of the bar that connects the threaded piece with the base to accelerate the healing process after the implant is inserted into the jaw bone and to make a critical improvement in holding the implant firmly in place without rotation.

Abstract: A dental implant and a dental implant assembly comprises a dental implant having a longitudinal-axial-pre-load. The dental implant has an insert portion, and an outer shell portion. The insert portion of the implant is affixed within a longitudinal-axial opening of the outer shell portion of the implant. The affixation of the inner portion within the axial opening of the outer shell portion of the implant applies a pre-load in a longitudinal axial direction on the implant. The dental implant assembly further comprises an abutment and a retaining screw. The abutment is adapted to be attached to the dental implant. The retaining screw is adapted fasten the abutment to the dental implant.

Abstract: A one-piece, screw-receiving, externally-threaded endosseous dental implant includes a body portion with external threading and, at its proximal end, an unthreaded, cylindrical portion including a retentive groove for engaging a complementary transfer component or comfort cap; a one-or two-piece screw-receiving implant abutment for attachment to a one or two-piece implant, including a retentive groove for engaging a complementary transfer component or comfort cap; and a fixture mount for insertion in a one-piece implant, that can be sectioned with the distal end used to extend the implant height.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dental implant used to support and secure the prosthetic elements replacing original teeth and especially for situations with aesthetic compromise and reduced available space due to the presence of adjacent teeth or due to the geometry of the bone, the dental implant including a threaded central body and a platform having a diameter between 3.1 and 3.5 mm with a conical outer and inner shape and extending by means of a threaded hole for retaining a pier for attachment to the prosthesis.

Abstract: A method is provided for orienting a bridge in position relative to a dental implant with the aid of spacer members. The spacer members are brought into cooperation with, on the one hand, the respective implant and, on the other hand, with fastening members arranged in the bridge. A first sleeve-shaped part included in the spacer member is bought into cooperation with the implant. A second sleeve-shaped part included in the spacer member is brought into cooperation with, on the one hand, the first sleeve-shaped part and, on the other hand, with a fastening member in the bridge. The sleeve-shaped parts are made to assume assembled positions when the bridge is anchored to the implants.

Abstract: The invention relates to dental implants of the type used immediately after a tooth is extracted and intended to be placed in the alveolus after the extraction, the purpose of which is to increase both the long-term and the short-term stability of the implantation, and which basically comprises a conical body on which there is located a thread (1) allowing the screwing to the cortical area of the bone and another additional self-tapping thread or micro-thread (2) of a smaller size than the thread (1) and intercalated between it, as well as means for fixing the prosthetic elements.

Abstract: A dental superstructure, and a manufacturing method thereof, comprising a screw-channel (1), through which screw-channel a screw member is to be inserted, and a screw member seat (3), for providing support to the head of said screw member during fixation of said dental superstructure to a spacer element or an implant (5), are provided. Said dental superstructure is provided with a central axis of said screw-channel (1) and a central axis of said second mouth (4) that at least partly do not coincide. A manufacturing method thereof, a screw-member, and a screwdriver are also provided.

Abstract: A polyaxial dental implant includes an abutment member that includes a channel bored through a longitudinal axis of the abutment member, and an outwardly protruding and expandable round bulbous body coupled to an end of the abutment member. The implant includes a fixture member coupled to the bulbous body, where the fixture member receives the bulbous body; and a pin engaged within the abutment member via the channel and contacting the bulbous body causing the bulbous body to outwardly expand into the fixture member.

Abstract: There are provided systems, methods and apparatuses related to bone augmentation shells. In particular, in accordance with an aspect, there is disclosed an apparatus for bone augmentation. The apparatus includes a biocompatible body being shaped to fit over basal supporting bone structure. The body has an interior surface defining a cavity into which bone growth material may be inserted. Additionally, the body includes a rib portion located at an apex of the body, a first surface extending downward on a first side from the rib portion and a second surface extending downward on a second side from the rib portion. At least a portion of the first and second surfaces is roughened to have a micro-topography conducive to soft tissue attachment.

Abstract: This describes an implant design that increases the amount of bone around the implant by increasing its length in order to place a longer implant without the need for a sinus elevation surgery in the posterior maxillary region where bone stock is not sufficient by employing the principles of displacement procedures in implantology which rely on regeneration of patient's own bone and have been used for years in the dentistry for orthodontic procedures. The implant system we have designed has a pressure adaptor (4) that protrudes and advances through the apical part of the implant. Pressure adaptor (4) is advanced within the bone until desired length of implant and bone is achieved. This procedure forms significant amount of bone around the implant within the floor of maxillary sinus. Floor of maxillary sinus is elevated. New bone is formed without the need for an additional surgery.

Abstract: A dental implant fixture mount-abutment, comprising a fixture mount is a 2 to 7 mm coronal extension/metal collar at a coronal end for serving as an impression coping, temporary/permanent abutment and fixture mount, wherein the internal slots in said coronal end for receiving the fixture mount driver, wherein the driven channel in said coronal end for receiving a ball impression screw, wherein said the fixture mount has two small flat facets, located on opposite side of the fixture mount, extended between said coronal end and circumferential groove, an abutment which is a taper cylinder body having a shoulder and a circumferential curvature, wherein the shoulder on the abutment portion is a part of the abutment, wherein the circumferential curvature is designed to avoid engaging alveolar bone so as to be easily removed later, wherein said the abutment has two large flat facets, located on opposite side of the abutment, extended between said circumferential groove and shoulder, and the root of the DIFMA is a m

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a one-piece dental implant. The method includes the steps, in any order, of manufacturing an outer body of metal having a cavity and manufacturing an inner body of plastic or composite material having an outer profile. The cavity has an inner profile, and the outer profile of the inner body is complementary to the inner profile of the cavity of the outer body. The inner body includes a core manufactured within the cavity of the outer body. The respective profiles are wavelike rounded in an axial direction of the dental implant and tapering from the crestal end of the outer body to the apical end of the outer body, such as to decrease tension between the inner and the outer bodies and/or such that to provide for an anti-rotation lock between the two bodies.

Abstract: Set of motor-driven instruments to aid the fixing of dental implants that combines drills (1, 2) and motor-driven osteotomes (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D) of progressive diameters. These have a threaded conical section (9), followed by a threaded cylindrical section (8) and another area (7) to fit the connectors (14, 17) to the surgical motor or a manual extractor.

Abstract: A dental implant assembly (20) for transferring forces from a tooth replicating device (22) to a bone (24) of a person. The implant (26) has an exterior surface (32) defining an abutment portion (36) for engaging the tooth replicating device (22) to receive the forces and a lower portion (34) axially below the abutment portion (36) for engaging the bone (24). A collar (38) is disposed about and extends radially outwardly from the lower portion (34) for engaging the bone (24) and for transferring the forces from the implant (26) to the bone (24). The implant (26) defines an inner pocket (48) extending along the axis (A), and a rod (50) is disposed in the inner pocket (48) of the implant (26) and extends along the axis (A) between the lower and abutment portions (34, 36) for transferring the forces received by the abutment portion (36) to the collar (38) disposed about the lower portion (34).

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a dental implant may include an implant fixture capable of securing the dental implant in bone. An implant neck with a non-metallic coating may surround the coronal end of the implant fixture. An implant abutment attaches to the implant fixture at the implant fixture's coronal end. A crown attaches around the implant abutment and adjacent to the neck.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is, in one example, a dental implant having a corpus. an external thread attached on the enossal area of the corpus and a post accommodation formed in the inside of the corpus. Providing a dental implant that can be anchored well in the jaw is achieved by forming a recess on the endostal end of the corpus oriented coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the corpus.

Abstract: A minimally-invasive sinus lift implant and implantation methods are disclosed. An implant apparatus may included an anchor having a distal implant end and an opposite proximal end. The implant apparatus may further include a channel extending though a portion of the anchor and having an outlet opening in the distal implant end. The channel may also include an inlet opening on a side of the anchor between the distal implant end and the proximal end. Further, the inlet opening, the channel, and the outlet opening may be configured to convey fluid therethrough and the implant is configured for implantation in a bone such that when fully implanted, the side inlet opening is buried in the bone.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for anchoring orthodontic appliances or the like in the mouth wherein anchor screws of different constructions are installed in the bone in different areas of the mouth to insure adequate bone contact and retention. Each of the anchor screws has a threaded portion and a washer portion at the outer end of the threaded portion which is of sufficient width to engage the adjacent exterior bone surface when the threaded portion is installed in the bone to provide lateral support for the threaded portion. In some cases, the threaded portion is provided with threads of different sizes and the washer portion is provided with an exterior thread for cutting through gum tissue to enable the washer portion to engage the underlying adjacent exterior bone surface when the threaded portion is installed in the bone. Each anchor screw is provided with a lateral bore at the outer end thereof for receiving a ligature or the like therethrough to prevent the anchor screw from falling in the mouth.

Abstract: A dental implant is provided for supporting a dental prosthesis. The implant can comprise a body having an outer surface, a distal end, and a proximal end. The dental implant can include at least one thread located on at least a portion of the outer surface of the body. The thread can include a proximal flank and a distal flank. The thread can also include a face that extends between the proximal flank and the distal flank. Further, the dental implant can include a first helical groove formed on the face and/or a second helical groove formed on the body.

Abstract: To provide a dental abutment which is strongly adhered with a gingiva, can prevent invasion of bacteria into the jawbone, and hardly causes bone resorption and soft tissue shrinkage, a dental abutment (1) being fixed on the oral cavity inner side of a dental implant fixture (F) to penetrate a gingiva and becoming a base of a dental prosthesis (P) is structured such that a spiral projection or a plurality of ring-like projections having approximately equal intervals are formed along a circumferential direction on an outer periphery of the dental abutment contacting with the gingiva, and the projection has a width of 1 to 500 ?m and a height of 1 to 500 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anchoring device for regulating teeth and/or jaw, having an anchoring element (1) comprising a shank (2) for arranging in a jaw bone or a tooth, and a head (3), whereon a cap (10) for arranging at least one jaw orthopedic and/or dental aid is releasably disposed, wherein the cap is constructed, in at least two parts, of a fastening element (12) for releasably fastening the cap in the head, and a mounting element (11) for mounting at least one jaw orthopedic and/or dental aid, and wherein the mounting element is freely displaceable relative to the fastening element in at least one degree of freedom of motion at least within certain limits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fixture for insertion into a human bone. The fixture comprises a core from which a surface structure projects. At least one channel is provided in the surface of the surface structure and has an extension in a direction towards the top of the surface structure. The depth of the channel is smaller than the height of the surface structure.

Abstract: A dental implant assembly comprising an implant body, a holder, an inner screw element and a handle is disclosed. The implant body has a first implant end and a second implant end opposite to the first implant end. The second implant end is formed with a first hole having a first thread formed therein. The holder has a first holder end, a second holder end opposite to the first holder end and a second through hole formed from the first holder end to the second holder end. The holder is adapted to connect to the second implant end at the first holder end thereof. The inner screw element has a first screw end and a second screw end opposite to the first screw end. The inner screw element is adapted to penetrate through the second through hole of the holder into the first hole. The first screw end of the inner screw element is formed with a second thread to engage with the first thread of the implant body. The handle has a first handle end and a second handle end opposite to the first handle end.

Abstract: In a jaw implant, an anchoring part (1) is designed in the manner of a helix (3), in which the size ratio of external diameter (Da) to core diameter (Di) is equal to or greater than 2. The invention also proposes a two-step method, and a device for carrying out the method using a special tool, in order to produce a helical recess in the jaw bone into which the anchoring part (1) can be screwed.

Abstract: For proper fitness of a core portion of an abutment to a patient, a wax model base for an abutment of a dental implant includes an engagement portion 1 engaging with an implant fixture analog embedded in a gypsum model without rotation, a truncated conical portion 2, a building portion 4 provided directly on an inner peripheral edge of a ring-like first stepped portion 3, which is provided on an oral cavity inner side of the truncated conical portion 2, or through a cylindrical portion 4a having a low height to have a conical shape expanding toward the oral cavity inner side and have a cutoff portion 5 on an outer peripheral surface, a cylindrical portion 7 provided on an inner peripheral edge of a ring-like second stepped portion 6 provided on the building portion 4, and a screw hole 8 along a center axis of the base.

Abstract: To prevent bacterial infection, a dental implant fixture includes a female screw portion formed from the oral cavity inner side, an embedding male screw portion 1a formed to have an equal outer diameter D on a tapering truncated conical main body, a collar portion 1c at the oral cavity inner side of the embedding male screw portion 1a, and a sealing male screw portion 1b which has one or more threads, extends from the collar portion 1c in a length of ? to ? of a length L of the embedding male screw portion 1a, and has an outer diameter starting from that equal to the outer Diameter D and being on a truncated conical face less tapering than the truncated conical main body, where the threads gradually decrease in height and disappear at the side opposite to the oral cavity inner side.

Abstract: The invention provides a dental implant, characterized by a cylindrically threaded shaft section with at least a double lead thread. One lead thread is micro carved, while the other lead thread is carved with teeth of any shape, for instance V-shaped, buttress-shaped or square-shaped. The dimension of teeth increases gradually from zero in the lower part of the said implant (with constant or cone diameter) to approximately 0.1-0.2 of the diameter of the micro carving from the upper part of the said body implant. The maximal diameter of the said implant equals approximately 1.2-1.4 of that of the lower part. Thereto the internal body is supplied by a lead thread in order to block the said implant and may further be used for attachment of the key to turn in the said implant.

Abstract: A correction device used for a dental implant device includes a jig formed at the center of the upper portion with a receiving hole having a sleeve on the inner circumferential surface, a solid screw having a head and a coupling screw and being transferred to the receiving hole, the head formed with a second sleeve resting groove corresponding to the sleeve of the receiving hole, the coupling screw integrally formed at the other side of the head, an abutment penetratingly coupled to the coupling screw of the solid screw and formed with a first sleeve resting groove on the outer circumferential surface, the groove corresponding to the sleeve of the receiving hole, a dental analog body formed at the end portion with a coupler coupled to the abutment and at the center with a pass-through hole, and an analog screw formed at the inside with a female screw coupled to the dental analog body and the coupling screw of the solid screw at the same time.

Abstract: A screw-type orthodontic anchor having an upper member with a pair of slots formed therein with the slots being of different depths. A head portion disposed below the upper member with a collar or cap enveloping the upper member and having a protrusion formed on the inner surfaces thereof which is positioned in a hole extending through the head portion.

Abstract: A dental implant assembly for supporting a dental prosthesis. The assembly comprises a dental implant and an abutment. The dental implant comprises a body portion, a collar portion and a central bore. The body portion is located at a distal end of the dental implant and is configured to lie at least substantially below a crest of a patient's jawbone. The collar portion is located at a proximal end of the dental implant and forms an abutment mating surface which defines an outer edge that has a generally scalloped shape. The central bore extends through the collar portion and into the implant body portion. The central bore includes a threaded portion and a post portion. The abutment comprises a post configured to fit within the post portion of the central bore and an implant mating surface that is configured to mate with the abutment mating surface of the dental implant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a template for placing at least one dental implant (7) in a jaw (1) having at least one bore (3) for guiding this implant (7) when it is fixed in the jaw (1), whereby a recess (4) is provided that opens at least partly in said bore (3) in order to enable verifying the position of a implant guide with the implant.

Abstract: The arrangement for forming a bar construction, to which a prosthesis can be fastened, may comprise: a first connecting element with a first end which has a through-opening through which an end of a fixation screw can be passed in order to fasten the first connecting element in a specific angular position in relation to an implant, and a second end which is connectable with a bar, and a second connecting element, which is connectable by a releasable connection to the first connecting element, and securing means for counteracting a separation of the two connecting elements from each other when these are connected and moved. The two connecting elements may each comprise an end that has a substantially spherical inner face and a substantially spherical outer face. The head of a fixation screw may have a first substantially spherical outer face and a second substantially conical outer face.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention are generally directed to an anchoring element comprising a screw shaped central part, a flange which functions as a stop when the anchoring element is installed into the skull bone, and a tubular peripheral part which is connected to the central part via said flange, wherein the peripheral part together with the central part is arranged to cut into the bone tissue when the anchoring element is installed into the bone tissue.

Abstract: An implant for fixing dental prostheses of the type comprising an externally threaded intra-bone section, an anchoring superstructure for a prosthesis, a pin for fixing the anchoring superstructure to the intra-bone section. The external thread of the intra-bone section has at least two first self-tapping longitudinal grooves and at least two second longitudinal grooves which prevent unscrewing.

Abstract: A dental implant package for holding a dental implant has a container having a first contact surface, and a cap having a second contact surface. The cap and the container define a cavity configured for holding the dental implant. The first and second contact surfaces are configured for holding the dental implant therebetween. The cap comprises a plug defining the second contact surface.

Abstract: A dental implant with a post part which can be introduced into a jaw bone and with a mounting part assigned to this, on which a dental prosthesis piece can be mounted, is said to allow the dental technician to choose a particularly favourable orientation for further assembling of the components, and at the same time to make it possible for the person performing the treatment to make use of the advantages of an indexing without using auxiliary tools (e.g. individual keys).

Abstract: The invention relates to bone implants, namely screw-type implants and, more particularly, to a self tapping dental implant having at least two helical grooves running in opposite directions around the implant.

Abstract: The present invention relates an angulated ball attachment device which is deployed such that the ball component is off-set from the central axis of the implant. The ball component and the abutment base element form a single rigid unit that is stable even in case the attachment screw of the device becomes loosened.

Abstract: A screwdriver is provided herein, comprising a handle portion (11) and a shaft portion (12), with a distal end attached to said handle portion (11) and a proximal end attached to a tip portion (13) for driving a screw member with rotation transmitted from said handle portion (11). The tip portion of the screwdriver has a substantially rounded cross-section in an axial plane, and a substantially polygonal shaped cross-section in a radial plane with at least a first and a second diagonal, extending perpendicularly to two opposite sides of the polygonal, respectively, wherein said first diagonal is greater than said second diagonal. Also, a screw member, adapted for said screwdriver, is provided.

Abstract: A dental implant has a plurality of tiers each having a non-circular outline. Each tier has maximum dimensions of its respective outline along two transverse axes. The maximum dimensions of a given tier are smaller than the maximum dimensions of an adjacent tier. Accordingly, the tiers taper generally from a larger outline to a smaller outline in a vertical direction from a top well to an opposing bottom of the implant. An abutment may be received on the implant.

Abstract: A dental implant assembly comprises an implant, a driver/abutment device, and a spacer. The device includes a bottom portion having a protrusion comprising an inferior aspect and a superior aspect. The spacer prevents the oversized, superior aspect of the device from engaging an interior cavity of the implant so that the driver is easily removable after insertion of the implant in the jaw of a patient. Removing the spacer permits the superior aspect to engage the interior cavity, thereby permanently fixing the driver to the implant.