Near net tooth shaped ceramic crown and method

Near net tooth shaped ceramic crown and method
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Riley
US Patent Number: 6,663,387
Publication Date: December 16, 2003
Inventors: Riley; Robert (Vista, CA)
Assignee: Centerpulse Dental Inc. (Carlsbad, CA)
Appl. No.: 855136
Filed: May 14, 2001
Abstract:
A near net tooth shaped ceramic prosthesis is provided in a tooth shape to minimize the amount of cutting and baking required to finish the outer crown portion of the dental prosthesis. A metallic core is provided for attachment to an implant in a patient's mouth. A ceramic crown is then attached to the core.