Dental implant system and method - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Dental implant system and method
United States Patent Application 20040063070
Kind Code A1
Morgan, Vincent J. April 1, 2004
Inventors: Morgan, Vincent J.; (Boston, MA)
Correspondence Name and Address: John A, Haug
P.O. Box 386
West Harwich
MA
02671
US
Serial No.: 662624
Series Code: 10
Filed: September 15, 2003
Abstract
An integrated abutment crown (22) has an abutment portion (24) having a central portion (24a) intermediate to a post portion (24b) receivable in the bore of an implant and a head portion which includes a nose (24c) and shelf (24d) extending from the outer circumference of the central portion to the nose. The abutment portion (24) is formed with a smooth curved surfaces for supporting crown portion (26) material applied directly onto the nose and shelf of the head portion.