Bone implant method of implanting, and kit for use in making implants, particularly useful with respect to dental implants

Bone implant method of implanting, and kit for use in making implants, particularly useful with respect to dental implants
US Patent Office
Application Date: 20050026112
Kind Code A1
Publication Date: February 3, 2005
Inventors: Ballan, Nabil; (Lower Galillee, IL)
Correspondence Name and Address: Anthony Castorina
G E Ehrlich
Suite 207
2001 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington
VA
22202
US
Serial No.: 332841
Series Code: 10
Filed: January 14, 2003
PCT Filed: July 11, 2001
PCT NO: PCT/IL01/00637
Abstract
A dental bone implant includes: a main implant segment to be received in a cavity which may be of relatively shallow depth, formed in the jawbone, and a lateral implant segment having one end to be seated on the main implant segment, and an opposite end formed with projections to be received in grooves formed in the jawbone laterally of the cavity for providing lateral support of the main implant segment when implanted into the bone. Also described is a method of making dental implants and a kit useful therefor.