A device for planning and further placing a dental implant

A device for planning and further placing a dental implant
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United States Patent 6634883
Publication Date: October 21, 2003
Inventors: Ranalli; Sebastian Luciano (Marcelo T. de Alvear 2149, 3 fl. "A", Buenos Aires, AR 1122)
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Application Number: 880884
Filing Date: June 15, 2001
Abstract:
A device for planning and further placing a dental implant comprises a rigid base, a column that projects from the base with a regulating mechanism for the height and support of a bi-directional head. The head has two hubs, which have binding mechanisms for certain positions and are furnished with a mechanism for indicating the angle position. One of the hubs is furnished with a drill and also a device for fixing guides. Also described and claimed are a method for planning correct placing of a dental implant, a pre-tomographic guide obtained with the method, and a surgical template obtained using the method.