Implant with internal multi-lobed interlock - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Implant with internal multi-lobed interlock
United States Patent Application 20050095560
Kind Code A1
Hurson, Steven M. May 5, 2005
Inventors: Hurson, Steven M.; (Yorba Linda, CA)
Correspondence Name and Address: KNOBBE MARTENS OLSON & BEAR LLP
2040 MAIN STREET
FOURTEENTH FLOOR
IRVINE
CA
92614
US
Serial No.: 011513
Series Code: 11
Filed: December 14, 2004
Abstract
A dental implant for supporting a dental prosthesis comprises a body portion and a top surface. The implant further comprises an internal cavity with an opening located at the top surface. The internal cavity comprises an interlock chamber having a depth measured from the top surface equal to a first distance. The interlock chamber comprising a cylindrical portion and plurality of semi-circular channels arranged around a periphery of the cylindrical portion. A threaded chamber that includes threads is located below the post-receiving chamber. The cylindrical portion has a first radius and the channels have a second radius, a ratio of the first radius to the second radius being between approximately 4:1. and 2:1.