Natural implant system

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Natural implant system
United States Patent Application: 20030124489
Kind Code A1
Hurson, Steven M. ; et al.
Publication Date: July 3, 2003
Inventors: Hurson, Steven M.; (Yorba Linda, CA) ; Dragoo, Mickey Ray; (Escondido, CA)
Correspondence Name and Address: KNOBBE MARTENS OLSON & BEAR LLP
2040 MAIN STREET
FOURTEENTH FLOOR
IRVINE
CA
92614
US
Serial No.: 314454
Series Code: 10
Filed: December 5, 2002
Abstract
A dental implant for supporting a dental prosthesis comprises a body portion and an abutment portion. The dental implant including a roughened surface. When the dental implant is installed into a patient's jawbone, the roughened surface extends above a crest of the jawbone. In one arrangement, the roughened surface extends at least 2 millimeters above the crest. In another arrangement, the roughened surface extends at least 3 millimeters above the crest. In yet another arrangement the roughened surface extends at least 4 millimeters above the crest. Methods for installing and manufacturing a dental implant are also disclosed.