Abutment system - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Abutment system
United States Patent Application 20050084821
Kind Code A1
Sims, Lawrence O. ; et al. April 21, 2005
Inventors: Sims, Lawrence O.; (Alpharetta, GA) ; Lindke, Brian K.; (Buford, GA) ; Ikenaga, Yuichi; (Buford, GA)
Correspondence Name and Address: BRYAN W. BOCKHOP, ESQ.
ARNALL GOLDEN GREGORY LLP
171 17TH STREET
SUITE 2100
ATLANTA
GA
30363
US
Serial No.: 960180
Series Code: 10
Filed: October 7, 2004
Abstract
An abutment system for a dental implant includes an abutment and a shoulder. The abutment has a base portion that is engageable with the implant. The shoulder is disposed about the base portion and includes a hybrid ceramic material. The hybrid ceramic material is applied to the abutment system so that the abutment system conforms to the patient-specific criterion. The hybrid ceramic material is then cured. The shoulder may be affixed to the abutment at a post-manufacturing dental facility.