Abstract: Apparatus is provided that includes a dental implant having a central longitudinal axis, a lateral external surface, and a distal implant portion that extends from a distal implant end along up to 50% of a longitudinal length of the implant. The implant being shaped so as to define a lumen therethrough having (a) at least one distal opening through a distal external surface of the distal implant portion, and (b) a lateral opening open to the lateral external surface. The implant is also shaped so as to define a recessed surface that (a) is recessed from the lateral external surface, (b) is outside of the lumen, and (c) completely surrounds the lateral opening. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: The application relates to an implant for insertion into a structure, a method for connecting a superstructure to the implant, and a kit comprising the implant and a superstructure. The implant can include a body having an external surface for apposition to bone, an apical end and a coronal end, an insertion interface at the coronal end for engagement with an insertion tool and for inserting the implant in an insertion direction, a connection interface adapted to connect the implant to a connection interface of a superstructure, and a retraction interface for engagement with a retraction member when the superstructure is positioned for connection to the connection interface and being configured for retracting the implant from an applied position in a retraction direction.

Abstract: Anchor apparatus for orthodontic appliances for moving a molar or the like. A first anchor is attached to the cortical bone adjacent to one side of the molar. The first anchor is elongated and has an outer head portion for attachment to an orthodontic appliance, and an inner threaded portion in engagement with the cortical bone. A second anchor is disposed on the side of the molar opposite to the one side. The second anchor has an outer head portion for attachment to an orthodontic appliance and is attached to the first anchor. The second anchor also may have an inner threaded portion in engagement with the cortical bone. The first and second anchors are substantially longitudinally aligned with each other to minimize the space taken up by the anchors adjacent to the molar.

Abstract: A dental implant for a prosthetic appliance comprising a region (I) designed for permanent insertion into a jawbone and a connection region (II) adjacent thereto that bears the prosthetic appliance and is characterized in that said connection region (II) is prefabricated and consists of at least one ceramic region (3) having a core region (3a), and at least one external region (4); said core region (3a) is at least partially surrounded by said external region (4); said at least one external region (4) is made of a workable material for the preparation of a prosthetic appliance; the ceramic material of said ceramic core region (3) has a hardness that is greater than that of the external region (4); and the material of the external region (4) has a hardness equal to or less than that of the range of natural enamel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dental fixture for insertion into a human jawbone. The fixture comprises a bone-contacting surface, wherein at least 15% of the bone-contacting surface is designed such that when a Gaussian 50 ?m high-pass filter and a Gaussian 3 ?m low-pass filter is applied to an original unfiltered set of measurement data which represents a topography of said surface and which is obtained at 50 times magnification by white light interferometry, the resulting filtered set of data presents a surface roughness having the roughness average parameter Sa?1 ?m and the two-dimensional mean slope parameter Rsl?tan 30°.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dental implant which allows an immediate masticatory function just after being implanted in a bone structure, does not need a secondary operation, and can be effectively applied even in thin and short alveolar bone. The dental implant comprises a body portion to be inserted in the bone structure and a mounting portion integrally formed on an upper portion of the body portion, the body portion including a thin and short core, screw blades formed along an outer peripheral surface of the core in the shape of a wide and deep screw, and a connecting portion formed in the shape of a plurality of holes and grooves vertically passing through the circumference thereof and capable of containing bone growth factors.

Abstract: Disclosed is an implant, particularly to be employed in implant operations, to be implanted in bone tissue. Such implants may assist in reducing pressure of the implant on the surrounding bone tissue. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required various rules and regulations of different Patent Offices. A purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent Offices and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A dental implant is provided for supporting a dental prosthesis. The implant can include a body having an outer surface, an apical end, and a coronal portion. The dental implant can include at least one thread located on at least a portion of the outer surface of the body. The dental implant can include a collar having a top surface that defines two peaks and two valleys, where the one valley is more coronal than the second valley.

Abstract: Apparatus is provided that includes a dental implant having a proximal implant end and a lateral external surface. The implant is shaped so as to define a lumen therethrough having a lateral opening through the lateral external surface. The apparatus further includes an applicator, which is removably coupled to the proximal implant end. The applicator includes a delivery tube having a distal tube end that is removably coupled to the implant such that the delivery tube is in fluid communication with the lumen via the lateral opening. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A one-piece obliquely implanted dental implant having an implant body integrally formed with an abutment; a first central axis of the implant body forms a tilting angle against a second central axis of the abutment, which angle is 5˜25°, and an engaging recess extends from the abutment downwards along the first central axis, a rotation tool thus can be used to implant the implant body by rotating in the oblique front gum.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, device, tools and method is provided for the insertion of improved anatomically corrected modular design anterior and posterior dental implants, the apparatus including a root component and a head/abutment component, wherein the root component is inserted into the jawbone using precision surgical guide tools in combination with self-limiting surgical templates and a precision adjustable clamping device.

Abstract: Dental implant that in the event of external pressure is able to absorb said multidirectional pressure, being provided for this purpose with a main body that comprises a hollow screw inside which there is a lower end join, a lower elastic join, an intermediate nut with internal threading and a hexagonal exterior, an internal movement-limiting screw, an upper elastic join, a “T”-shaped upper closing part, with a hexagonal head and a threaded interior, where the arrangement and nature of said parts enables not only the dismantling of all of the parts for revision, but also an increase in its strength in response to external forces through its capacity for axial and/or coronal movement, which helps to increase the lifespan of the implant.

Abstract: This new system includes a dental implant that has a cylindrical shape for most of its length, ending in a tapered apical portion. The cylindrical portion of the dental implant is divided in two areas, one that is rougher and threaded, and one that is smoother and not threaded. The non-threaded cylindrical portion at the coronal end of the dental implant is much more extended than in other dental implant systems, to ensure placement of threads under the bone level even when placed in bone that has irregular anatomy or a narrow crest. The non-threaded portion has a minimally modified surface that is compatible with placement under or above bone level, or under or above gingival level. The cylindrical shape of this portion ensures that the margin of the crown can always be extended to the gingival margin, and not only to a fixed “shoulder” area.

Abstract: A dental implant having a hollow ceramic cylinder compressed between two metal components of the implant. A principal embodiment comprises a hollow ceramic cylinder, a hollow abutment with an anti-rotational feature, a metallic tip with a hollow metal core, and a screw. The metal core is press-fit into the ceramic cylinder providing a metallic tip at the apical or bottom end of the ceramic cylinder. The screw is inserted into the hollow abutment and extends into and screws into the metal core. By tightening the screw, the ceramic cylinder can be compressed to improve its strength, and the abutment is thereby reversibly attached to the hollow ceramic cylinder. The hollow ceramic cylinder is implantable in both bone and soft tissue, extends through the interface between the bone and soft tissue, maintains the normal appearance of gum tissue after implantation, and has a maximum diameter between 1.8 to 6 mm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for placing implants using a surgical template which is made from tomographic cuts in the patient's jawbone. Step drills and calibrating drills, having a single standard diameter for each type of implant, are guided through drill bushings which are inserted into bores in the template in order to produce any drilling sequence corresponding to an implant plan. The penetration depth of the drills is controlled by the height of the bores or by the drill rings. The method limits the required number of drills and implant supports to the longest models only. The inventive method and device are particularly suitable for computer-assisted implantology systems.

Abstract: A dental implant includes a dental implant body which is a cylinder body having a first end and a second end, an asymmetric thread being provided around the dental implant body, an apex lock being formed at the first end for inserting into a sinus of a desired position, and an endomaximum lock being provided at the second end for integrally connected with an abutment through a bolt. The apex lock is a space indented in the first end for enabling new grown bone of the sinus extending into the apex lock to provide a locking mechanism to ensure integration between the dental implant and the bone. The endomaximum lock has a lock cavity having a lock opening at the second end for receiving a root of the abutment therein.

Abstract: An abutment for an implant system including a root section that can be anchored in an implant and a head section for the accommodation of a prosthetic item, characterized in that a peripheral surface of the head section is rotationally symmetrical in relation to a longitudinal center axis (L) of said abutment and is tapered toward an end face of the head section which is remote from said root section.

Abstract: A dental implant fixture mount-abutment, comprising a fixture mount is a 2 to 4 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 sides 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 sides of the abutment, extended between said circumferential groove and shoulder, providing an anti-rotation fea

Abstract: The specification describes one-piece dental implants comprising a threaded shaft, optionally a non-circular abutment and a head having a shape which is capable of accepting a keeper cap or an O-ring, or which is capable of accepting and retaining a dental wire. The implants have dimensions that permit their use in a non-surgical method of insertion into bone, and are useful in both prosthodontic and orthodontic applications.

Abstract: A dental implant includes a dental implant body which is a cylinder body having a first end and a second end, an asymmetric thread being provided around the dental implant body, 3 plurality of apex indentations increasing cutting efficiency, an trepanelevation tip being formed at the lowermost end for elevating a maxillary sinus floor, and a hexamaximum lock being provided at the second end for integrally connected with an abutment through a bolt. The trepanelevation tip performs bone expansion with the outer wall, and goes deeper into the sinus to elevate sinus floor. The hexamaximum lock has a lock cavity having a lock opening at the second end for receiving a root of the abutment therein. A ferroembrace is a bevel helps dentist to control esthetics and retention. A cervical slop and cervical steps will help dentist to control the depth of a dental implant to be inserted.

Abstract: A novel dental implant for coupling an artificial tooth to a jawbone of a patient is provided and a method for using same. The implant comprises an elongated body having an apical end threaded bone-engaging portion for engaging the dental implant with said jawbone and preferably a coronal end that serves as a post or prothetic platform. The implant further comprises a skirt shaped semi-permeable membrane attached to the elongated body and is capable of being positioned in a first upwardly raised position and in a second downwardly spread position to provide a cover for a site surrounding the location at which said artificial tooth is to be implanted.

Abstract: A dental implant that can have a number of manners of being inserted and seated. The dental implant can include an artificial tooth and a base or platform coupled to the tooth. The platform may then have any number of roots projecting there from which can be used to seat the implant in the mouth of a patient.

Abstract: A dental implant includes a dental implant body which is a cylinder body having a first end and a second end, an asymmetric thread being provided around the dental implant body, an apex lock being formed at the first end for inserting into a sinus of a desired position, 3 plurality of apex indentations increasing cutting efficiency, an apexsinoelevation being formed at the lowermost end for elevating a maxillary sinus floor, and a hexamaxim lock being provided at the second end for integrally connected with an abutment through a bolt. The apex lock is a space indented in the first end for enabling new grown bone extending into the apex lock to provide a locking mechanism to ensure integration between the dental implant and the bone. The hexamaxim lock has a lock cavity having a lock opening at the second end for receiving a root of the abutment therein. A ferroembrace is a bevel helps dentist to control esthetics and retention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a screw implant (1) for insertion into a bore hole (50) arranged in bone tissue, said implant having a cancellous portion (3), and a cortical portion (2) having an axial length such that, when installed in the bore hole (50), the engagement of said cortical portion (2) with the bone tissue will generally be confined to the cortical bone tissue layer (52). Said cortical portion (2) presents an outer surface which is threaded for accomplishing said engagement, and has an outer design such that, when being screwed into said bore hole under action of a screwing torque, said cortical portion (2) acts so as to increase the compression of the cortical bone tissue only, in essentially radial directions of the implant, resulting in a distinct increase of the screwing torque needed for screwing the implant (1). Said increase is usable as an indication that the implant (1) is in place or nearly in place in the bore hole.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing a connector (1) for connecting a dental implant (2) with a dental prosthesis, wherein said connector (1) comprises a body portion (11) at whose one end a prosthesis attachment structure (13) and at whose opposite end an implant attachment structure (12) are configured. The process comprises collecting implant position data defining the position and alignment of the dental implant (2) inserted in a jaw (3); determining prosthesis position data defining the target position and target alignment of the prosthesis attachment structure (13) of the connector (1); and forming said connector (1) using the implant position data and the prosthesis position data, wherein said body portion (11) is configured such that the prosthesis attachment structure (13) is arranged in the target position and target alignment when said connector (1) is attached to the dental implant (2) via the implant attachment structure (12).

Abstract: A dental implant is disclosed of the type having a threaded pin and a temporary closing screw (30) which has a shape capable of retaining, between the closing screw and the upper surface of the threaded pin, an insert of biologically inert material (31) embedding, in a slow-release manner, a pharmacological agent capable of promoting the grafting of the implant.

Abstract: A dental prosthesis has an abutment, a screw, and an implant, the bearing surface of which is embedded into bone tissue. A projection with a vertical thread hole for the screw connecting the implant with the abutment is positioned on the bearing surface of implant. The abutment has receptacle hole for the projection, and the implant supporting surface and lower thread of the screw connection are located above the bone tissue level.

Abstract: A screw used in tooth implanting, it is used to screw tight an implant root and an abutment, and is comprised of a threaded shank and a screw head; the threaded shank has a screw thread on its surface; and the screw head is formed on the top end of the threaded shank, and is formed at its central area a hexagonal recess of which at least an edge is inwardly arched toward its center. The six corners of the hexagonal recess of the screw head are sharp angles which provide better supporting strength against being easily damaged, in order that well locking together of the implant root and the abutment is assured.

Abstract: A method of forming an implant to be implanted into living bone is disclosed. The method comprises the act of roughening at least a portion of the implant surface to produce a microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises forming a nanoscale roughened surface on the microscale roughened surface. The method further comprises the act of depositing discrete nanoparticles on the nanoscale roughened surface though a one-step process of exposing the roughened surface to a solution including the nanoparticles. The nanoparticles comprise a material having a property that promotes osseointegration.

Abstract: In a dental implant (1) comprising a post part (2) which can be placed in a jaw bone and comprising a structural part (4) associated with said post part, to which structural part a denture piece can be attached, the structural part comprising an integrally moulded contact pin (8) which can be placed in an associated shaped recess (10) in the post part (2) with a positive fit, it is to be possible on the one hand to suitably index the implant in a simple and reliable manner, on the other hand a particularly high level of mechanical stability against rotation being ensured, even with an overall height which is kept low.

Abstract: Provided are a fixture of a dental implant and a method of manufacturing the same, and more particularly, a method of manufacturing a fixture of a dental implant easily that allows fast bone formation at an early stage and prevents infection and inflammation, and a fixture of a dental implant having an improved structure that can be manufactured by using the method of manufacturing the same. The fixture of a dental implant with an improved structure in which the performance of osseointegration is excellent and spread of inflammation is reduced, and the method of manufacturing the fixture of a dental implant easily are provided. In the method of manufacturing a fixture of a dental implant, the fixture of the dental implant in which the performance of osseointegration is excellent and spread of inflammation can be reduced, can be easily manufactured. Furthermore, in the fixture of the dental implant, the performance of osseointegration is excellent and spread of inflammation can be reduced.

Abstract: An implant is arranged with a thread which can be exposed to a jaw bone and which has a first extent in the longitudinal direction of the implant. Thread flanks are assigned second extents between the inner and outer peripheries of the thread. Along all or most of the first extent, the thread flanks are arranged with one or more grooves that can extend in the peripheral direction and can be situated on the second extents. The groove or grooves are arranged to participate in the process by which the implant fuses with the jaw bone (2).

Abstract: A dental implant assembly (20) including an anchor (26, 126, 226) and a support ring (52, 152, 252) disposed about the anchor (26, 126, 226) and with a ring top end (54, 154, 254) engaging the bottom of the tooth-replicating device (24) to receive an impact force and to transfer the impact force to the bone (22) of a human. The anchor (26, 126, 226) is made of a first material being fracturable in response to a predetermined force and the support ring (52, 152, 252) is made of a second material being fracturable only in response to a force greater than the predetermined force for avoiding fracture of the anchor (26, 126, 226).

Abstract: A dental implant is provided that has a proximal-most part, a lateral external surface, and a distal implant portion that extends from a distal implant end along up to 50% of a longitudinal length of the implant. The implant is shaped so as to define a lumen therethrough (a) having at least one distal opening through a distal external surface of the distal implant portion, (b) having a lateral opening through the lateral external surface, and (c) not open to a proximal external surface of the implant within 2 mm of the proximal-most part of the implant. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A self-tapping implant includes a shaft including a coronal end, an apical end, an outer surface having a first axial section and a second axial section, and a self-tapping configuration at the first axial section. The first axial section may be located coronally of the second axial section. Each of the first and second axial sections may include a series of peaks being axially spaced apart by troughs. In addition, the axial spacing between the adjacent peaks in the first axial section may be different than the axial spacing between adjacent peaks in the second axial section. A coronal end portion of the shaft may include the first axial section of the outer surface, and an apical end portion of the shaft may include the second axial section of the outer surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for inserting an insertion part of a two-part zirconium-like implant into the jawbone at high force without breaking in order in this way to increase the primary stability of the implant in the jawbone. This is made possible by providing an insertion part at the outside of two or more protrusions at the level of the jawbone line over which an insertion instrument with recesses fits which engages these protrusions in order to subsequently insert the insertion part into the jawbone. The sleeve-shaped insertion instrument with the recesses and the neck of the insertion part with the two or more protrusions can be shaped in such a way that they fit precisely together or that a connection resembling a cardan coupling is produced, so that the implantologist can hold the insertion instrument in various positions above the insertion part while the desired direction of insertion is still maintained.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to a transport prosthesis and a distraction device, which is surgically implanted against a bone, for the purpose of growing new bone through the process of distraction. The transport prosthesis is designed to be affixed to a patient's jaw to support the distraction device. The distraction device comprises a screw mechanism that attaches to a threaded post, which extends through tissue from an onlay plate that is surgically placed on the alveolar bone. After a brief, latent period, the screw mechanism is then activated daily until the desired amount of new bone growth is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is a dental implant system that has a band of connective tissue rings and grooves on an external surface of the dental implant system. The connective tissue band grooves have a depth of from greater than about 25 ?m to about 600 ?m. The dental implant system is designed to minimize tissue loss and to reduce the risk of bacterial infection in the implant site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adjustable dental implant bar system. There is provided a dental implant bar which can be adjusted and which may have articulated and telescopic anus and which can be further secured to implant heads already installed in the patient's mouth or alternatively on a manufactured model made with computerized surgical simulation software or using a conventional dental printing system with transfers.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of stabilizing bone implants, comprising inserting a self tapping implant having at least two helical grooves running in opposite directions around the implant.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a superstructure (300) for a dental implant. The superstructure comprises a fastening portion (30) with a joint socket in form of a spherically shaped cavity with a fastening surface (32), and a main portion (31). This superstructure (300) is intended to be joined to an osseointegrated dental implant via the fastening portion (30). The main portion (31) comprises a lead-through (110) for receiving a sleeve (111) or a screw hole (55), wherein part of said lead-through (110) or part of said screw hole (55) forms an opening in the fastening surface (32), such that there is a perpendicularly distance between the center of the spherical cavity and the central axis of the lead-through (110) or of the screw hole (55).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental implant comprising an intra-bone anchorage footing which has means for fixing to a support post of a prosthetic tooth, characterized in that said fixing means comprises an internal frustoconical cavity made in the upper part of the footing of which the outer periphery has a beveled peripheral edge and the inner periphery has an indexing relief, and into which the homothetic base of said post is intended to fit.

Abstract: A modular dental implant that includes multiple segments that are connected to each other in a sequential manner to form the modular dental implant; wherein the multiple segments comprise an abutment, at least one implant body segment and at least one other segment; wherein the at least one other segment is an implant apex, an implant neck or at least one implant body segment.

Abstract: A dental implant adaptor which is particularly suitable for dental crown implantation using a screw-retained protocol has a hollow body that can be mounted on a dental implant. The body includes a crown-receiving portion on which a dental crown can be mounted. The portion has a distal end and a proximal end and includes a first anti-rotation formation to prevent rotation between the adaptor and the crown. The body also has a laterally projecting collar at the proximal end of the crown-receiving portion which, in use, locates on the implant. There is also a second anti-rotation formation shaped for non-rotational engagement with the implant. The crown-receiving portion and collar together have an overall axial length in the range 3.5 mm to 7 mm and the collar has an axial thickness of 1.5 mm or less. Another described is an implant assembly incorporating the adaptor.

Abstract: An assembly configured for implantation in a living organism is provided. In some embodiments, the material includes a mechanical surface that has long range ordered micro-features. A repetitive pattern of hierarchical micro-features is incorporated in some embodiments, and in some embodiments the micro-features are composite in nature, and may include nano-structures. In one embodiment an assembly has a first article has a mechanical surface configured to be disposed in contact with a material that is not live biological tissue and a second article comprising a bio-interfacial surface configured to be disposed in contact with live biological tissue. Some embodiments include a screw or a post.

Abstract: A medical implant and a method of implanting a medical implant are disclosed. In some embodiments, the medical implant can comprise an apical bone anchoring portion for bone apposition and an unthreaded coronal portion. The coronal portion can have a length (L2) exceeding or equaling a length (L1) of the apical portion. Further, in some embodiments, the apical portion has a maximum outer diameter (D1) that is equal to or larger than a maximum outer diameter (D2) of said coronal portion. In some embodiments of the method, an apical part of an implant is affixed in the zygomatic bone and a coronal part is positioned outside the maxilla in the mucous membrane.

Abstract: A bio-implant having a screw body selectively formed with nanoporous channels structure in a spiral groove and the method of making the same are disclosed. Nanoporous channels structure formed into the spiral groove of the bio-implant is carried out by the heat treatment in vacuum firstly and anodic treatment secondly. Thereafter, bioactive material is filled into the nanoporous and deposited on the implant surface by an electro-deposition process so as to increase the bioactivity and biocompatibility of the bio-implant.

Abstract: An additional stabilization device intended to be used in combination with an endo-osseous dental implant, such an endo-osseous implant which has at least one endo-osseous anchoring foot adapted to an installation in a jaw bone of a patient so as to cooperate with an external pillar intended to be fixed into the anchoring foot and further has means for fixing a dental prosthetic element, the anchoring foot and the pillar further has anti-rotational means with which the relative movements of the pillar relatively to the anchoring foot may be inhibited, once the pillar is placed in the anchoring foot.

Abstract: A metal implant, in particular a dental implant, with a hydrophilic surface for at least partial insertion into a bone, and a method for the production of said implant are described. A particularly advantageous hydrophilic surface for improved osteointegration properties is made available if it is briefly treated, at least in some areas, in a weakly alkaline solution. These excellent osteointegration properties can be achieved in a method in which, optionally after a preceding mechanical surface modification by material removal and/or chemical surface modification, at least the areas exposed of this surface exposed to bone and/or soft tissue are chemically modified in an alkaline solution.

Abstract: The invention concerns an improved implant system, comprising a self-threading screw, preferably comprised of titanium, to be inserted and Osseo-integrated within the patient jaw, and having an inner upper threading, and a pin, preferably comprised of titanium, threading above said self-threading screw on said inner threading, and on which pin a dental crown is coupled, said implant system being characterized in that the coupling zone between the self-threading screw and the pin has an abutment platform having an inclination directed upward, from inside toward outside, in the end portion of said platform being provided a space between the pin outer surface and the screw inner surface.