ABUTMENT-MOUNT SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS

ABUTMENT-MOUNT SYSTEM FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS
Canadian intellectual Property Patent Database
CA Patent Number: CA 2271624
Publication Date: Jan. 15, 1999
Inventors (Country):
MISCH, CARL E. (United States)
STRONG, J. TODD (United States)

Owners (Country): BIOHORIZONS IMPLANT SYSTEMS, INC. (United States)

Applicants (Country): BIOHORIZONS IMPLANT SYSTEMS, INC. (United States)
Agent: GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON LLP
Issued:
PCT Filing Date: July 18, 1997
PCT Publication Date: Jan. 29, 1998
International Class (IPC): A61C 8/00
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): Yes (85) National Entry: Jan. 15, 1999
PCT Filing number: PCT/US1997/012673
International publication number: WO1998/003130
Abstract:
An abutment-mount for a dental implant has a longitudinally extending axis with a first end, an opposite second end, and a peripheral surface. The abutment-mount is used for delivering the dental implant to a prepared site of the jawbone with an implant drive tool and is used for securing a dental prosthesis to the dental implant. The abutment-mount includes a screw, or other fastener for securing the abutment-mount to the implant. A surface is provided for attaching the dental prosthesis to the abutment-mount adjacent the first end. A structure is provided for transferring rotational force from the dental implant drive tool) to the implantthrough the abutmentmount . An implant kit includes an abutment-mount, an implant and an abutment screw.