Impression cap - Pending Dental Patent Applications

Impression cap
United States Patent Application 20030211445
Kind Code A1
Klardie, Michael R. ; et al. November 13, 2003
Inventors: Klardie, Michael R.; (Bloomington, MN) ; Carter, Robert D.; (Apple Valley, MN) ; Swenson, Peter B.; (Eden Prairie, MN) ; Tvedt, Richard L.; (Savage, MN) ; De Angelo, John; (Hillsborough, NJ)
Correspondence Name and Address: Jason R. Kraus
DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP
Suite 1500
50 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis
MN
55402-1498
US
Serial No.: 356735
Series Code: 10
Filed: January 31, 2003
Abstract
The present invention is an impression cap for use with an implant/abutment impressioning system for taking impressions of cement-on-crown abutments to mirror the contour of the soft tissue and bone in a patient's mouth. The impression cap is configured to uniquely fit over one of an abutment and a dental implant via a novel flange. The flange is located at the bottom of the impression cap forming a bottom rim and is constructed to grasp the collar of an implant in a press, friction fit manner. The flange of the impression cap automatically captures the implant margin by pushing gingival tissue away when the component is seated.