Healing Abutment - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Healing Abutment
United States Patent Application 20040038179
Kind Code A1
Kumar, Ajay ; et al. February 26, 2004
Inventors: Kumar, Ajay; (Palmdale, CA) ; Bullis, Grant; (Corona, CA)
Correspondence Name and Address: KNOBBE MARTENS OLSON & BEAR LLP
2040 MAIN STREET
FOURTEENTH FLOOR
IRVINE
CA
92614
US
Serial No.: 314895
Series Code: 10
Filed: December 9, 2002
Abstract
A healing abutment is provided shaping a patient's gum tissue. In one embodiment, the healing abutment includes a snapping portion that snaps into a corresponding recess that is provided in a dental implant. In another embodiment, the healing abutment includes a snapping portion that forms a friction fit with a socket of the dental implant.