Dental implant having threads with variable depth - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Dental implant having threads with variable depth
United States Patent Application 20040063071
Kind Code A1
Schroering April 1, 2004
Inventors: Schroering; (US)
Correspondence Name and Address: Joan L. Simunic
4719 Grand Dell Drive
Crestwood
KY
40014
US
Serial No.: 260368
Series Code: 10
Filed: September 30, 2002
Abstract
A dental implant having threads on the exterior surface that vary in depth but maintain an essentially constant number of turns per axial inch is described. Near a distal end of the implant, the threads have a relatively shallow depth. Near a proximal end, the threads have a depth about twice as deep as near the distal end. Optionally, the implant may include a coating to facilitate anchoring on the proximal end threads. Further, the implant may be self-tapping or it may be tapered.