EP3614958A1 - Dental implant system and method - Google Patents
Dental implant system and methodInfo
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- EP3614958A1 EP3614958A1 EP18723264.0A EP18723264A EP3614958A1 EP 3614958 A1 EP3614958 A1 EP 3614958A1 EP 18723264 A EP18723264 A EP 18723264A EP 3614958 A1 EP3614958 A1 EP 3614958A1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
- A61C8/00—Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereon; Dental implants; Implanting tools
- A61C8/0018—Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereon; Dental implants; Implanting tools characterised by the shape
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
- A61C8/00—Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereon; Dental implants; Implanting tools
- A61C8/0018—Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereon; Dental implants; Implanting tools characterised by the shape
- A61C8/0022—Self-screwing
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61C—DENTISTRY; APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR ORAL OR DENTAL HYGIENE
- A61C8/00—Means to be fixed to the jaw-bone for consolidating natural teeth or for fixing dental prostheses thereon; Dental implants; Implanting tools
- A61C8/0048—Connecting the upper structure to the implant, e.g. bridging bars
- A61C8/0075—Implant heads specially designed for receiving an upper structure
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- the present invention relates to the field of dental implants.
- FIG. la-d An exemplary restoration process is shown in Figures la-d.
- an alveolus 10 is formed in a patient's jawbone 15 to accommodate a dental implant fixture 20.
- an abutment member 25 is coupled with the dental implant fixture 20 (shown Figures lc-d).
- the restoration process is completed after tooth analogue 30 is coupled with the abutment member 25.
- Craniofacial growth may influence the relationship of implant restorations to the remaining teeth and jaw structure by, for example, causing changes in occlusion, causing migration of teeth with subsequent effect of opening contact, and/or causing changes to anterior esthetic.
- a discrepancy in facial alignment making the anterior implant restoration relatively more labial may or may not be able to be suitability modified or revised, depending not only on the severity of the occurrence but also on such factors as implant axial alignment, available soft-tissue depth, and labial/palatal positioning of the implant in the ridge.
- a progressive discrepancy between the implant restoration's cervical gingival margin and that of the adjacent natural teeth may be an esthetic complication with no easy resolution.
- FIGs. la-d depict restoration process known in the art.
- FIGs. 2a-b depict dental implant known in the art.
- FIG. 3a depicts a dental implant system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3b depicts a dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 3c depicts a dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 4 depicts a cross-sectional view of the dental implant fixture shown in FIG. 3b.
- FIG. 5a depicts a top plan view of the dental implant fixture shown in FIG. 3b.
- FIG. 5b depicts a bottom plan view of an abutment member according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 6 depicts another dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7a depicts the dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 7b depicts a top plan view of the dental implant shown in FIG. 7a.
- FIG. 7c depicts a cross-sectional view of the dental implant fixture shown in FIG. 7a.
- FIG. 8 depicts a dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 9 depicts a dental implant system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 10 depicts a top plan view of the dental implant fixture shown in
- FIG. 11 depicts a bottom plan view of an abutment member according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGs. 12a-d depict another dental implant system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGs. 13a-b depict another dental implant system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGs. 14a-c depict another dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGs. 15-18 depict side views of the dental implant fixture shown in FIGS. 14a-c.
- FIGs. 19a-c depict another dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIGs. 20a-b, 21 and 22 depict side views of the dental implant fixture shown in FIGs. 19a-c.
- FIG. 23 depicts another dental implant fixture according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.
- FIG. 24 depicts a top view of the dental implant fixture shown in FIG.
- FIGS. 25-27 depict side views of the dental implant fixture shown in FIG. 23.
- an implant fixture implantable in an alveolus of a patient's jawbone comprises an elongated shaft section, and a head section comprising at least one narrower side surface area, wherein the narrow side surface area provides an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture due to craniofacial growth.
- an implant fixture implantable in an alveolus of a patient's jawbone comprises an elongated shaft section, and a head section, wherein the head section comprises at least one concave area for bone growth therein.
- an implant fixture implantable in an alveolus of a patient's jawbone comprises an elongated shaft section with a distal end, and a head section with a proximal end, wherein the head section comprises a first diameter adjacent to the elongated shaft section and a second diameter adjacent to the proximal end, wherein the elongated shaft section comprises a first diameter adjacent to the head section and a second diameter adjacent to the distal end, wherein the second diameter of the head section is less than the first diameter of the elongated shaft section.
- Figure 2a depicts a dental implant fixture 35 as known in the art embedded within an alveolus formed in a jawbone 40 and coupled with an abutment member 45 and tooth analogue 50.
- the dental implant fixture 35 comprises a longitudinal groove (i.e. back cut) 36 extending from the narrow distal end 37 towards the abutment member 45.
- the longitudinal groove 36 provides a greater surface area into which bone growth are formed to prevent the implant fixture 35 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone 40.
- the jawbone 40 and/or soft tissue 55 may at least partially deteriorate adjacent to the dental implant fixture 35 to expose the dental implant fixture 35 and/or the abutment member 45 as shown in Figure 2b.
- the dental implant fixture 35 is removed using processes known in the art. The process of removing the dental implant fixture 35 is complex at least in part due to the bone growth within the longitudinal groove 36 which prevent the dental implant fixture 35 from being unscrewed from the jawbone 40.
- a dental implant system 61 is shown according to the present disclosure.
- the dental implant system 61 comprises a bolt member 62, an abutment member 63, and a dental implant fixture 60.
- the bolt member 62 comprises a head segment 301 and a shaft segment 302.
- the head segment 301 is generally disc shaped with a top notch or cross notch 303 or any other suitable means to accommodate a driving tool, for example, a screwdriver or any other tool for rotating the bolt member 62.
- the shaft segment 302 has one end coupled with the head segment 301.
- the shaft segment 302 comprises an outer screw threads 304 which are located opposite from the head segment 301 and extend along at least a portion of its length.
- the dental implant fixture 60 comprises a head section 65 with a proximal end 70.
- the fixture 60 comprises an elongated shaft section 75 with a distal end 81.
- the head section 65 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 75 to form a one-piece implant fixture 60. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 60.
- the elongated shaft section 75 is tapered.
- the implant fixture 60 comprises a stepped interior closed bore 80 extending partially downward from the proximal end 70 into the shaft section 75.
- the stepped interior closed bore 80 is off-center.
- the interior closed bore 80 comprises inner screw threads 85 along at least a portion of its length and an annular shelf 90 located above the inner screw threads 85 (as shown in Figure 4).
- the inner screw threads 85 are configured to accommodate the outer screw threads 304 of the bolt member 62.
- the stepped interior closed bore 80 is configured to accommodate a protruding engagement end 307 (described in more detail below) of the abutment member 63.
- the proximal end 70 has a circular flat surface 95 surrounded by a periphery surface 100 comprising a long-axis and a short axis.
- the proximal end 70 further comprises two or more apertures 105, 110 for accommodating small tips of a standard dental tool, for example, implant mount or hand driver for orienting the implant fixture 60 and/or antiroational means for the abutment member 63.
- the head section 65 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 120 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 115.
- the facial-side surface area 120 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal- side surface area 115 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 120 is concaved toward the center of the circular flat surface 95.
- the head section 65 comprises a narrower lingual- side surface area 125 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 130.
- the lingual- side surface area 125 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal- side surface area 130 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 125 is concaved toward the center of the circular flat surface 95.
- the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual- side surface area 125 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 60 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 125 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 60 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 125 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 60 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 125 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 60 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 125 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 60.
- the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual- side surface area 125 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual-side surface area 125. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual- side surface area 125 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual-side surface area 125 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 65 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual-side surface area 125 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 60 does not comprise the longitudinal groove 36 (shown in Figures 2a-b) to prevent bone growth therein so as to allow the dental implant fixture 60 to be removed with less damage to patient's jawbone.
- the facial-side surface area 120 and/or the lingual-side surface area 125 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 60 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 75 comprises an outer screw thread 76 extending along at least a portion of its length. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 76 is continuous. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 76 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads. In some embodiments, the shaft section 75 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 81 towards the head section 65. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 60 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- an abutment member 63 comprises a distal end 306 with a circular opening to accommodate the shaft segment 302 of the bolt member 62.
- an abutment member 63 comprises a proximal portion 308 with a protruding engagement end 307 extending there from.
- the proximal portion 308 comprises a surface 309.
- the surface 309 comprises a long-axis and a short axis.
- the proximal portion 308 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 420 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 415.
- the facial-side surface area 420 is substantially similar to the facial-side surface area 120.
- the interproximal- side surface area 415 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 115.
- the facial-side surface area 420 is concaved toward the center of the abutment member 63.
- the proximal portion 308 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 425 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 430.
- the lingual-side surface area 425 is substantially similar to the lingual- side surface area 125.
- the interproximal-side surface area 430 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 130.
- the lingual-side surface area 425 is concaved toward the center of the abutment member 63.
- an abutment member 63 is configured to couple with the head section 65 as shown in Figure 3c. In some embodiment, an abutment member 63 is configured to couple with the head section 65 so as to align the facial-side surface area 420 with the facial-side surface area 120. In some embodiment, an abutment member 63 is configured to couple with the head section 65 so as to align the interproximal-side surface area 415 with the interproximal-side surface area 115. In some embodiment, an abutment member 63 is configured to couple with the head section 65 so as to align the lingual-side surface area 425 with the lingual-side surface area 125. In some embodiment, an abutment member 63 is configured to couple with the head section 65 so as to align the interproximal- side surface area 430 with the interproximal-side surface area 130.
- the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the lingual- side surface area 425 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the abutment member 63 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 425 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to abutment member 63 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 425 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to abutment member 63 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 425 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to abutment member 63 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 425 prevents early exposure of the abutment member 63.
- the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the lingual- side surface area 425 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the lingual-side surface area 425. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the lingual- side surface area 425 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the lingual-side surface area 425 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the abutment member 63 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial-side surface area 420 and/or the lingual- side surface area 425 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 200 comprises a head section 265 with a proximal end 270.
- the fixture 200 comprises an elongated shaft section 275 with a distal end 280.
- the head section 265 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 275 to form a one-piece implant fixture 200. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 200.
- the elongated shaft section 275 is tapered.
- the head section 265 is substantially circular comprising a first head section diameter 300 adjacent to the shaft section 275 and comprising a second head section diameter 305 adjacent to the proximal end 270.
- the shaft section 275 is substantially circular comprising a first shaft diameter 310 adjacent to the head section 265 and comprising a second shaft diameter 320 adjacent to the distal end 280.
- the head section 265 is substantially oval.
- the head section 265 is substantially triangular.
- the head section 265 comprises a concavity/arch 1700 along the perimeter.
- the concavity 1700 is all the way around the dental implant fixture 200.
- the concavity 1700 is disposed between the shaft section 275 and the proximal end 270.
- the narrowest portion of the concavity 1700 is represented by the first head section diameter 300.
- the widest portion of the concavity 1700 is represented by the second head section diameter 305.
- the widest portion of the concavity 1700 is represented by the first shaft diameter 310.
- the first head section diameter 300 is less than the first shaft diameter 310.
- the second head section diameter 305 is less than the first shaft diameter 310.
- the first head section diameter 300 and the second head section diameter 305 are less than the first shaft diameter 310.
- the first head section diameter 300 and the second head section diameter 305 are substantially equal to the first shaft diameter 310.
- the second head section diameter 305 is substantially equal to the first shaft diameter 310.
- the first shaft diameter 310 is substantially equal to the second shaft diameter 320.
- the second shaft diameter 320 is less than the first shaft diameter 310.
- the head section 265 provides an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 200 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the head section 265 provides the arch 1700 shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 200 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the head section 265 provides the concavity 1700 shaped area to allow bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 200 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the head section 265 prevents early exposure of the dental implant fixture 200.
- the head section 265 provides a concave 1700 shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the concave shaped area. In some embodiments, the head section 265 provides a concave 1700 shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the head section 265 provides a concave 1700 shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 265 during and/or immediately after the procedure. Preventing and/or minimizing pressure between the bone and the head section 265 during and/or immediately after the procedure prevent resorption of the bone around the head section 265 and/or allows increased bone formation around the head section 265. In some embodiments, the head section 265 provides a concave 1700 shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the shaft section 275 comprises an outer screw thread 276 extending along at least a portion of its length. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 276 is continuous. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 276 is V- Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads. In some embodiments, the shaft section 275 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove (not shown) extending from the distal end 280 towards the head section 265. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 200 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the dental implant fixture 800 comprises a head section 865 with a proximal end 870.
- the fixture 800 comprises an elongated shaft section 875 with a distal end 881.
- the head section 865 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 875 to form a one-piece implant fixture 800. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 800.
- the elongated shaft section 875 is tapered.
- the implant fixture 800 comprises a stepped interior closed bore 880 extending partially downward from the proximal end 870 into the shaft section 875 as shown in Figure 7c.
- the stepped interior closed bore 880 is off- center.
- the interior closed bore 880 comprises inner screw threads 885 along at least a portion of its length and an annular shelf 890 located above the inner screw threads 885 (as shown in Figure 7c).
- the inner screw threads 885 are configured to accommodate the outer screw threads 304 of the bolt member 62.
- the stepped interior closed bore 880 is configured to accommodate a protruding engagement end 307 (described in more detail above) of the abutment member 63.
- the proximal end 870 has a circular flat surface 895 surrounded by a periphery surface 900 comprising a long- axis and a short axis.
- the proximal end 870 further comprises two or more apertures 805, 810, 811 for accommodating small tips of a standard dental tool, for example, implant mount or hand driver for orienting the implant fixture 800.
- the head section 865 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 820 and at least one wider surface area 830.
- the facial-side surface area 820 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the surface area 830 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant. In some embodiments, the surface area 830 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate.
- the surface area 830 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate and accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant(s).
- the facial- side surface area 820 is concaved toward the center of the implant fixture 800.
- the facial-side surface area 820 provides an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 800 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 820 provides an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 800 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 820 provides a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 800 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 820 provides a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 800 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 820 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 800.
- the facial-side surface area 820 provides a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 820. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 820 provides a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial- side surface area 820 provides a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the implant fixture 800 during and/or immediately after the procedure. Preventing and/or minimizing pressure between the bone and the implant fixture 800 during and/or immediately after the procedure prevent resorption of the bone around the implant fixture 800 and/or allows increased bone formation around the implant fixture 800. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 820 provides a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 800 does not comprise the longitudinal groove 36 (shown in Figures 2a-b) to prevent bone growth therein so as to allow the dental implant fixture 800 to be removed with less damage to patient's jawbone.
- the facial-side surface area 820 provides an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 800 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 875 comprises an outer screw thread 876 (shown in Figure 7a) extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 876 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 876 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the shaft section 875 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 881 towards the head section 865. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 800 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the dental implant fixture 900 comprises a head section 905 with a proximal end 910.
- the fixture 900 comprises an elongated shaft section 915 with a distal end 920.
- the head section 905 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 915 to form a one-piece implant fixture 900. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 900.
- the elongated shaft section 915 is tapered.
- the implant fixture 900 comprises a stepped interior closed bore 925 extending partially downward from the proximal end 910 into the shaft section 915.
- the stepped interior closed bore 925 is off-center.
- the interior closed bore 925 comprises inner screw threads 930 along at least a portion of its length.
- the inner screw threads 930 are configured to accommodate the outer screw threads 304 of the bolt member 62.
- the stepped interior closed bore 925 is configured to accommodate a protruding engagement end 307 (described in more detail above) of the abutment member 63.
- the interior closed bore 925 is shown as being circular, it is to be understood that the interior closed bore 925 can be any shape as discussed further below with respect to Figure 9.
- the proximal end 910 comprises two or more apertures 935, 940 for accommodating small tips of a standard dental tool, for example, implant mount or hand driver for orienting the implant fixture 900.
- the head section 905 comprises at least one narrower facial- side surface area 945 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 950.
- the facial-side surface area 945 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal- side surface area 950 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 945 is concaved toward the center of the bore 925.
- the head section 905 comprises a narrower lingual- side surface area 955 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 960.
- the lingual- side surface area 955 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal- side surface area 960 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 955 is concaved toward the center of the bore 925.
- the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the lingual- side surface area 955 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 900 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 955 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 900 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 955 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 900 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 955 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 900 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 955 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 900.
- the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the lingual- side surface area 955 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the lingual-side surface area 955. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the lingual- side surface area 955 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 945 and/or the lingual-side surface area 955 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 905 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial- side surface area 945 and/or the lingual-side surface area 955 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 900 comprises a longitudinal groove 970 to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 900 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the facial- side surface area 945 and/or the lingual-side surface area 955 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 900 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 915 comprises an outer screw thread 975 extending along at least a portion of its length. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 975 is continuous. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 975 is V- Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads. In some embodiments, the shaft section 915 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 920 towards the head section 905. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 900 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the dental implant system 1000 comprises a bolt member 1002, an abutment member 1003, and a dental implant fixture 1004.
- the bolt member 1002 comprises a head segment 1005 and a shaft segment 1006.
- the head segment 1005 is generally disc shaped with a top notch 1007 or any other suitable means to accommodate a driving tool, for example, a screwdriver or any other tool for rotating the bolt member 1002.
- the shaft segment 1006 has one end coupled with the head segment 1005.
- the shaft segment 1006 comprises an outer screw threads 1008 which are located opposite from the head segment 1005 and extend along at least a portion of its length.
- the dental implant fixture 1004 comprises a head section 1010 with a proximal end 1015.
- the fixture 1004 comprises an elongated shaft section 1020 with a distal end 1025.
- the head section 1010 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 1020 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1004. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 1004.
- the elongated shaft section 1020 is tapered.
- the implant fixture 1004 comprises a stepped interior closed bore 1030 extending partially downward from the proximal end 1015 into the shaft section 1020.
- the stepped interior closed bore 1030 is off-center.
- the interior closed bore 1030 comprises inner screw threads 1035 along at least a portion of its length and an annular shelf 1040 located above the inner screw threads 1035 (as shown in Figure 9).
- the inner screw threads 1035 are configured to accommodate the outer screw threads 1008 of the bolt member 1002.
- the stepped interior closed bore 1030 is configured to accommodate a protruding engagement end 1045 (described in more detail below) of the abutment member 1003.
- the proximal end 1015 has a periphery surface 1050 comprising a long-axis and a short axis.
- the stepped interior closed bore 1030 is configured to accommodate a dental tool for orienting the implant fixture 1004.
- the head section 1010 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1055 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1060.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal-side surface area 1060 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 is concaved toward the center of the interior closed bore 1030.
- the head section 1010 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 1065 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1070.
- the lingual-side surface area 1065 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal-side surface area 1070 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 1065 is concaved toward the center of the interior closed bore 1030.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1065 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1004 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1065 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1004 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1065 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1004 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1065 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1004 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1065 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 1004.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1065 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1065. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1065 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1065 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 1010 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial- side surface area 155 and/or the lingual- side surface area 165 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1004 does not comprise the longitudinal groove 36 (shown in Figures 2a-b) to prevent bone growth therein so as to allow the dental implant fixture 1004 to be removed with less damage to patient's jawbone.
- the dental implant fixture 1004 comprises a longitudinal groove 1075 to allow bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1055 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1065 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 1004 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 1020 comprises an outer screw thread 1080 extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 1080 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 1080 is V- Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the shaft section 1020 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 1025 towards the head section 1010. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1004 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- an abutment member 1003 comprises a distal end 1090 with, for example, a circular opening to accommodate the shaft segment 1006 of the bolt member 1002.
- an abutment member 1002 comprises a proximal portion 1091 with a protruding engagement end 1045 extending there from.
- the protruding engagement end 1045 comprises a surface 1105.
- the surface 1105 comprises a long-axis and a short axis.
- the protruding engagement end 1045 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1110 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1115.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 is substantially similar to the facial-side surface area 1055.
- the interproximal-side surface area 1115 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 1060.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 is concaved toward the center of the abutment member 1003.
- the protruding engagement end 1045 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 1120 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1125.
- the lingual-side surface area 1120 is substantially similar to the lingual-side surface area 1065.
- the interproximal-side surface area 1125 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 1070.
- the lingual-side surface area 1120 is concaved toward the center of the abutment member 1003.
- an abutment member 1003 is configured to couple with the head section 1010 as shown in Figure 9 by arrow 1094. In some embodiment, an abutment member 1003 is configured to couple with the head section 1010 so as to align the facial-side surface area 1110 with the facial-side surface area 1055. In some embodiment, an abutment member 1003 is configured to couple with the head section 1010 so as to align the lingual-side surface area 1120 with the lingual-side surface area 1065.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1120 provide a concave shaped area for bone and soft tissue formation therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the abutment member 1003 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the narrower lingual- side surface area 1120 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth and soft tissue formation therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to abutment member 1003 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1120 provide a flat area for bone growth and soft tissue formation to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to abutment member 1003 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1120 provide a concave shaped area for bone and soft tissue formation therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to abutment member 1003 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1120 prevents early exposure of the abutment member 1003.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1120 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1120. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1120 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1120 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the abutment member 1003 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial-side surface area 1110 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1120 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- a dental implant system 1200 is shown according to the present disclosure.
- the dental implant system 1200 comprises a bolt member 1262, a healing cap 1263, and a dental implant fixture 1260.
- the dental implant system 1200 further comprises an abutment member (not shown).
- the bolt member 1262 comprises a head segment 1231 and a shaft segment 1232.
- the head segment 1231 is generally disc shaped with a top notch 1233 or any other suitable means to accommodate a driving tool, for example, a screwdriver or any other tool for rotating the bolt member 1262.
- the shaft segment 1232 has one end coupled with the head segment 1231.
- the shaft segment 1232 comprises an outer screw threads 1234 which are located opposite from the head segment 1231 and extend along at least a portion of its length.
- the dental implant fixture 1260 comprises a head section 1265 with a proximal end 1270.
- the fixture 1260 comprises an elongated shaft section 1275 with a distal end 1281.
- the head section 1265 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 1275 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1260. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 1260.
- the elongated shaft section 1275 is tapered.
- the head section 1265 is elliptically shaped.
- the head section 1265 is triangularly shaped.
- the head section 1265 is circularly shaped.
- the implant fixture 1260 comprises a stepped interior closed bore 1280 extending partially downward from the proximal end 1270 into the shaft section 1275.
- the stepped interior closed bore 1280 is off-center.
- the interior closed bore 1280 comprises inner screw threads (not shown) along at least a portion of its length and an annular shelf (not shown) located above the inner screw threads (not shown).
- the inner screw threads (not shown) are configured to accommodate the outer screw threads 1234 of the bolt member 1262.
- the proximal end 1270 has a bevel periphery surface 1261 comprising a long-axis and a short axis. According to some embodiments, the proximal end 1270 has a flat surface 1261 comprising a long-axis and a short axis. In some embodiments, the head section 1265 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1220 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1215.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal-side surface area 1215 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1261.
- the head section 1265 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 1225 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1230.
- the lingual-side surface area 1225 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal-side surface area 1230 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 1225 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1261.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1225 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1260 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1225 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1260 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1225 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1260 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1225 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1260 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1225 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 1260.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1225 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1225.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1225 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1225 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 1265 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial- side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1225 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1260 comprises the longitudinal groove 1236 to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1260 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the facial- side surface area 1220 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1225 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 1260 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 1275 comprises an outer screw thread 1276 (shown in Figure 12b) extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 1276 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 1276 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the shaft section 1275 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 1281 towards the head section 1265. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1260 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the shaft section 1275 comprises a plurality of spaced apart transverse annular grooves 1299 (shown in Figure 12a) extending along at least a portion of its length to provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1260 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the healing cap 1263 comprises a distal end 1206 with a circular opening to accommodate the shaft segment 1232 of the bolt member 1262.
- the healing cap 1263 comprises a proximal portion 1208 with a protruding engagement end 1207 extending there from.
- the proximal portion 1208 comprises a bevel surface 1209.
- the beveled surface 1209 matches perfectly the bevel periphery surface 1261 of proximal end 1270.
- the proximal portion 1208 comprises a flat surface 1209.
- the flat surface 1209 matches perfectly the flat surface 1261 of proximal end 1270.
- the proximal portion 1208 is elliptically shaped.
- the proximal portion 1208 is triangularly shaped.
- the proximal portion 1208 is circularly shaped.
- the proximal portion 1208 comprises a surface 1209. According to some embodiments, the surface 1209 matches perfectly the surface 1261 of proximal end 1270.
- the proximal portion 1208 comprises a long-axis and a short axis. In some embodiments, the proximal portion 1208 comprises at least one narrower facial- side surface area 1320 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1315. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1320 is substantially similar to the facial- side surface area 1220. In some embodiments, the interproximal-side surface area 1315 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 1215. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1320 is concaved toward the center of the healing cap 1263.
- the proximal portion 1208 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 1325 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1330.
- the lingual-side surface area 1325 is substantially similar to the lingual- side surface area 1225.
- the interproximal-side surface area 1330 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 1230.
- the lingual-side surface area 1325 is concaved toward the center of the healing cap 1263.
- the healing cap 1263 is configured to couple with the head section 1265 as shown in Figures 12a-b. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1263 is configured to couple with the head section 1265 so as to align the facial-side surface area 1320 with the facial-side surface area 1220. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1263 is configured to couple with the head section 1265 so as to align the interproximal-side surface area 1315 with the interproximal-side surface area 1215. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1263 is configured to couple with the head section 1265 so as to align the lingual-side surface area 1325 with the lingual-side surface area 1225. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1263 is configured to couple with the head section 1265 so as to align the interproximal- side surface area 1330 with the interproximal-side surface area 1230.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1325 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1263 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1325 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1263 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1325 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1263 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1325 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1263 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1325 prevents early exposure of the healing cap 1263.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1325 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1325.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1325 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1325 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the healing cap 1263 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial-side surface area 1320 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1325 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- a dental implant system 1500 is shown according to the present disclosure.
- the dental implant system 1500 comprises a bolt member 1562, a healing cap 1563, and a dental implant fixture 1560.
- the dental implant system 1500 further comprises an abutment member (not shown).
- the bolt member 1562 comprises a head segment 1531 and a shaft segment 1532.
- the head segment 1531 is generally disc shaped with a top notch 1533 or any other suitable means to accommodate a driving tool, for example, a screwdriver or any other tool for rotating the bolt member 1562.
- the shaft segment 1532 has one end coupled with the head segment 1531.
- the shaft segment 1532 comprises an outer screw threads 1534 which are located opposite from the head segment 1531 and extend along at least a portion of its length.
- the dental implant fixture 1560 comprises a head section 1565 with a proximal end 1570.
- the fixture 1560 comprises an elongated shaft section 1575 with a distal end 1581.
- the head section 1565 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 1575 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1560. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 1560.
- the elongated shaft section 1575 is tapered.
- the head section 1565 is elliptically shaped.
- the head section 1565 is triangularly shaped.
- the head section 1565 is circularly shaped.
- the implant fixture 1560 comprises a stepped interior closed bore (not shown) extending partially downward from the proximal end 1570 into the shaft section 1575.
- the stepped interior closed bore (not shown) is off- center.
- the interior closed bore (not shown) comprises inner screw threads (not shown) along at least a portion of its length and an annular shelf (not shown) located above the inner screw threads (not shown).
- the inner screw threads (not shown) are configured to accommodate the outer screw threads 1534 of the bolt member 1562.
- the proximal end 1570 has a surface 1561 comprising a long-axis and a short axis.
- the surface 1516 is flat.
- the surface 1516 is beveled.
- the head section 1565 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1520 and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1515.
- the facial- side surface area 1520 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal- side surface area 1515 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1561.
- the head section 1565 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 1525 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1530.
- the lingual-side surface area 1525 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal-side surface area 1530 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 1525 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1561.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1525 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1560 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1525 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1560 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1525 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1560 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the narrower lingual- side surface area 1525 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1560 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1525 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 1560.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1525 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1525.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1525 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1525 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 1565 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial- side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1525 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1560 comprises the longitudinal groove 1536 to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1560 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the facial- side surface area 1520 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1525 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 1560 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 1575 comprises an outer screw thread 1576 (shown in Figures 13a-b) extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 1576 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 1576 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the shaft section 1575 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 1581 towards the head section 1565. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1560 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the healing cap 1563 comprises a distal end 1506 with a circular opening to accommodate the shaft segment 1532 of the bolt member 1562.
- the healing cap 1563 comprises a proximal portion 1508 with a protruding engagement end (not shown) extending there from.
- the proximal portion 1508 comprises a surface 1509. According to some embodiments, the beveled surface 1509 matches perfectly the surface 1561 of proximal end 1570. According to some embodiments, the proximal portion 1508 is elliptically shaped. According to some embodiments, the proximal portion 1508 IS triangularly shaped. According to some embodiments, the proximal portion 1508 IS circularly shaped.
- the proximal portion 1508 comprises a long-axis and a short axis. In some embodiments, the proximal portion 1508 comprises at least one narrower facial- side surface area 1620 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1615. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1620 is substantially similar to the facial- side surface area 1520. In some embodiments, the interproximal-side surface area 1615 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 1515. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1620 is concaved toward the center of the healing cap 1563.
- the proximal portion 1508 comprises a narrower lingual-side surface area 1625 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1630.
- the lingual-side surface area 1625 is substantially similar to the lingual- side surface area 1525.
- the interproximal-side surface area 1630 is substantially similar to the interproximal-side surface area 1530.
- the lingual-side surface area 1625 is concaved toward the center of the healing cap 1563.
- the healing cap 1563 is configured to couple with the head section 1565 as shown in Figure 12a.
- the healing cap 1563 is configured to couple with the head section 1565 so as to align the facial-side surface area 1620 with the facial-side surface area 1520. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1563 is configured to couple with the head section 1565 so as to align the interproximal-side surface area 1615 with the interproximal-side surface area 1515. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1563 is configured to couple with the head section 1565 so as to align the lingual-side surface area 1625 with the lingual-side surface area 1525. In some embodiment, the healing cap 1563 is configured to couple with the head section 1565 so as to align the interproximal- side surface area 1630 with the interproximal-side surface area 1530.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1625 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1563 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1625 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1563 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1625 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1563 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1625 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the healing cap 1563 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1625 prevents early exposure of the healing cap 1563.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1625 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1625.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1625 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1625 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the healing cap 1563 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial-side surface area 1620 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1625 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1600 comprises a head section 1665 with a proximal end 1670.
- the fixture 1600 comprises an elongated shaft section 1675 with a distal end 1681.
- the head section 1665 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 1675 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1600. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 1600.
- the elongated shaft section 1675 is tapered.
- the head section 1665 is generally rounded triangle shaped as shown in Figures 14a and 14c.
- the implant fixture 1600 comprises a protrusion 1610 extending from the proximal end 1670.
- the head section 1665 is integrally coupled with the protrusion 1610 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1600. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section 1665 and the protrusion 1610 of the implant fixture 1600.
- the protrusion 1610 is coupled with the tooth analogue 30.
- the tooth analogue 30 comprises an opening (not shown) configured to accommodate the protrusion 1610.
- the protrusion 1610 is for fitting engagement with, attachment to, or connection to a dental restoration.
- the dental restoration may be a prosthetic restoration, a single crown, the tooth analogue 30 and/or a bridge.
- the protrusion 1610 to which the dental restoration is to be fixed, is shaped similarly to an incisor tooth. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1610 is shaped to accommodate an incisor dental restoration. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1610 comprises a conical base 1613 (shown in Figures 16-17). According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1610 comprises a fossa surface 1611 (i.e. shallow depression surface) extending from the conical base 1613. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1610 comprises a partially conical surface 1612 extending from the conical base 1613. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1610 comprises a top end 1614 where the partially conical surface 1612 and the fossa surface 1611 meet (shown in Figures 16- 17).
- the proximal end 1670 has a bevel periphery surface 1661 comprising a long-axis and a short axis. According to some embodiments, the proximal end 1670 has a flat surface 1661 comprising a long-axis and a short axis. In some embodiments, the head section 1665 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1621 and at least one wider interproximal-side surface area 1616.
- the facial-side surface area 1621 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal-side surface area 1616 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 1621 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1661.
- the facial-side surface area 1621 (shown in Figures 14c and 15) provides an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1600 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1621 provides an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1600 due to craniofacial growth. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1621 provides a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1600 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1621 provides a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1600 due to craniofacial growth. [0142] Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial- side surface area 1621 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 1600.
- the facial-side surface area 1621 provides a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1621. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1621 provides a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1621 provides a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 1665 during and/or immediately after the procedure. Preventing and/or minimizing pressure between the bone and the head section 1665 during and/or immediately after the procedure prevent resorption of the bone around the head section 1665 and/or allows increased bone formation around the head section 1665. In some embodiments, the facial-side surface area 1621 provides a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1600 comprises the longitudinal groove 1636 to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1600 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the dental implant fixture 1600 comprises the longitudinal groove 1637 (shown in Figures 18) to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1600 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the facial-side surface area 1621 provides an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 1600 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 1675 comprises an outer screw thread 1676 (shown in Figure 14b) extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 1676 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 1676 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the shaft section 1675 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 1681 towards the head section 1665. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1600 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the shaft section 1675 comprises a plurality of spaced apart transverse annular grooves 1699 (shown in Figure 14b) extending along at least a portion of its length to provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1600 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the head section 1665 comprises an outer screw thread 2715 extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 2715 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 2715 is micro thread, V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the implant fixture 1600 is a one-piece implant. Referring to Figure 16, a first portion of the implant fixture 1600 is positioned in a patient's jaw bone 2710 and a second portion of the implant fixture 1600 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2720. According to some embodiments, a first portion of the facial- side surface area 1621 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2710 and a second portion of the facial-side surface area 1621 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2720. According to some embodiments, the outer screw thread 2715 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2710. According to some embodiments, a portion of the head section 1665 located above the outer screw thread 2715 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2720.
- the dental implant fixture 1701 comprises a head section 1765 with a proximal end 1770.
- the fixture 1701 comprises an elongated shaft section 1775 with a distal end 1781.
- the head section 1765 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 1775 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1701. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 1701.
- the elongated shaft section 1775 is tapered.
- the head section 1765 is generally rounded triangle shaped as shown in Figure 19c.
- the implant fixture 1701 comprises a protrusion 1710 extending from the proximal end 1770.
- the head section 1765 is integrally coupled with the protrusion 1710 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1701. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section 1765 and the protrusion 1710 of the implant fixture 1701.
- the protrusion 1710 is coupled with the tooth analogue 30.
- the tooth analogue 30 comprises an opening configured to accommodate the protrusion 1710.
- the protrusion 1710 is for fitting engagement with, attachment to, or connection to a dental restoration.
- the dental restoration may be a prosthetic restoration, a single crown, the tooth analogue 30 and/or a bridge.
- the protrusion 1710 to which the dental restoration is to be fixed, is shaped similarly to an incisor tooth. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1710 is shaped to accommodate an incisor dental restoration. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1710 comprises a conical base 1713 (shown in Figures 21-22). According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1710 comprises a fossa surface 1711 (i.e. shallow depression surface) extending from the conical base 1713. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1710 comprises a partially conical surface 1712 extending from the conical base 1713. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1710 comprises a top end 1714 where the partially conical surface 1712 and the fossa surface 1711 meet.
- the proximal end 1770 has a bevel periphery surface 1761 comprising a long-axis and a short axis. According to some embodiments, the proximal end 1770 has a flat surface 1761 comprising a long-axis and a short axis.
- the head section 1765 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1720 (shown in Figures 19c and 20a) and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1715.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal-side surface area 1715 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1761.
- the head section 1765 comprises a narrower lingual- side surface area 1725 (shown in Figures 19c and 20b) and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1730.
- the lingual-side surface area 1725 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal-side surface area 1730 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 1725 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1761.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1725 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1701 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1725 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1701 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1725 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1701 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1725 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1701 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1725 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 1701.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1725 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1725.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1725 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1725 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 1765 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial- side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1725 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1701 comprises the longitudinal groove 1736 to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1701 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the dental implant fixture 1701 comprises the longitudinal groove 1737 (shown in Figures 20b) to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1701 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the facial-side surface area 1720 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1725 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 1701 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 1775 comprises an outer screw thread 1776 (shown in Figure 19b) extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 1776 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 1776 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the shaft section 1775 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 1781 towards the head section 1765. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1701 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the shaft section 1775 comprises a plurality of spaced apart transverse annular grooves 1799 (shown in Figure 19b) extending along at least a portion of its length to provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1701 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the head section 1765 comprises an outer screw thread 2815 extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 2815 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 2815 is micro thread, V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the implant fixture 1701 is a one-piece implant. Referring to Figure 21, a first portion of the implant fixture 1701 is positioned in a patient's jaw bone 2810 and a second portion of the implant fixture 1701 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2820. According to some embodiments, a first portion of the facial- side surface area 1720 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2810 and a second portion of the facial-side surface area 1720 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2820. According to some embodiments, a first portion of the lingual-side surface area 1725 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2810 and a second portion of the lingual-side surface area 1725 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2820.
- the outer screw thread 2815 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2810. According to some embodiments, a portion of the head section 1765 located above the outer screw thread 2815 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2820.
- the dental implant fixture 1900 comprises a head section 1965 with a proximal end 1970.
- the fixture 1900 comprises an elongated shaft section 1975 with a distal end 1981.
- the head section 1965 is integrally coupled with the shaft section 1975 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1900. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section and the shaft section of the implant fixture 1900.
- the elongated shaft section 1975 is tapered.
- the head section 1965 is generally oval shaped as shown in Figure 24.
- the implant fixture 1900 comprises a protrusion 1910 extending from the proximal end 1970.
- the head section 1965 is integrally coupled with the protrusion 1910 to form a one-piece implant fixture 1900. This prevents bacteria or other infection growth between the head section 1965 and the protrusion 1910 of the implant fixture 1900.
- the protrusion 1910 is coupled with the tooth analogue 30.
- the tooth analogue 30 comprises an opening (not shown) configured to accommodate the protrusion 1910.
- the protrusion 1910 is for fitting engagement with, attachment to, or connection to a dental restoration.
- the dental restoration may be a prosthetic restoration, a single crown, the tooth analogue 30 and/or a bridge.
- the protrusion 1910 to which the dental restoration is to be fixed, is shaped similarly to premolar tooth and/or molar tooth. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1910 is shaped to accommodate a premolar dental restoration or a molar dental restoration. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1910 comprises a conical base 1913 (shown in Figures 23 and 27). According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1910 comprises a first angled surface 1911 and a second angled surface 1912. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1910 comprises a first top end 1914 where the conical base 1913 and the first angled surface 1911 meet.
- the protrusion 1910 comprises a second top end 1917 where the conical base 1913 and the second angled surface 1912 meet. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the protrusion 1910 comprises a lower end 1919 where the first angled surface 1911 and the second angled surface 1912 meet. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the first top end 1914 is higher than the second top end 1917 and higher than the lower end 1919. According to some embodiments presently disclosed, the second top end 1917 is higher than the lower end 1919.
- the proximal end 1970 has a bevel periphery surface 1961 comprising a long-axis and a short axis. According to some embodiments, the proximal end 1970 has a flat surface 1961 comprising a long-axis and a short axis.
- the head section 1965 comprises at least one narrower facial-side surface area 1920 (shown in Figures 24-25) and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1915.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the facial-side of the patient's oral cavity, which is located adjacent to the interior surface of the patient's lip, while the interproximal-side surface area 1915 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal- side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1961.
- the head section 1965 comprises a narrower lingual- side surface area 1925 (shown in Figure 26) and at least one wider interproximal- side surface area 1930.
- the lingual-side surface area 1925 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the lingual-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's tongue or palate, while the interproximal- side surface area 1930 accommodates the contour of the gingival tissue at the interproximal-side of the patient's oral cavity which is located adjacent to the patient's other tooth and/or implant.
- the lingual-side surface area 1925 is concaved toward the center of the surface 1961.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1925 provide an area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1900 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1925 provide an arch shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1900 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1925 provide a flat area for bone growth to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1900 due to craniofacial growth.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1925 provide a concave shaped area for bone growth therein to compensate for jawbone deterioration adjacent to the implant fixture 1900 due to craniofacial growth. Increasing bone volume and/or soft tissue volume adjacent to the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the narrower lingual-side surface area 1925 prevents early exposure of the implant fixture 1900.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1925 provide a concave shaped area to improve bone formation due to the gap between the existing bone and the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1925.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1925 provide a concave shaped area to allow greater bone growth therein.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1925 provide a concave shaped area to prevent/minimize pressure between the bone and the head section 1965 during and/or immediately after the procedure.
- the facial- side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual- side surface area 1925 provide a concave shaped area to allow bone and/or soft tissue growth therein.
- the dental implant fixture 1900 comprises the shallow concavity 1936 (shown in Figures 23 and 25) to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1900 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the dental implant fixture 1900 comprises the longitudinal groove 1937 (shown in Figure 26) to allow bone growth therein to prevent the implant fixture 1900 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the facial-side surface area 1920 and/or the lingual-side surface area 1925 provide an area where bone growth can grow therein to prevent the implant fixture 1900 from vertical and rotational movements within the patient's jawbone.
- the shaft section 1975 comprises an outer screw thread 1976 (shown in Figure 23) extending along at least a portion of its length. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 1976 is continuous. In some embodiments, the outer screw thread 1976 is V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads. In some embodiments, the shaft section 1975 comprises a substantially longitudinal groove or back cut (not shown) extending from the distal end 1981 towards the head section 1965. The longitudinal groove (not shown) provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1900 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the shaft section 1975 comprises a plurality of spaced apart transverse annular grooves 1999 (shown in Figure 23) extending along at least a portion of its length to provides a greater surface area into which bone growth is formed to prevent the implant fixture 1900 from vertical and rotational movements within the jawbone.
- the head section 1965 comprises an outer screw thread 2915 extending along at least a portion of its length.
- the outer screw thread 2915 is continuous.
- the outer screw thread 2915 is micro thread, V-Thread, Square Thread, Buttress Thread, Reverse Buttress Thread or a combination of two or more of these threads.
- the implant fixture 1900 is a one-piece implant. Referring to Figure 27, a first portion of the implant fixture 1900 is positioned in a patient's jaw bone 2910 and a second portion of the implant fixture 1900 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2920. According to some embodiments, a first portion of the facial- side surface area 1920 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2910 and a second portion of the facial-side surface area 1920 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2920. According to some embodiments, a first portion of the lingual-side surface area 1925 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2910 and a second portion of the lingual- side surface area 1925 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2920.
- the outer screw thread 2915 is positioned in the patient's jaw bone 2910. According to some embodiments, a portion of the head section 1965 located above the outer screw thread 2915 is positioned in the patient's gingival tissue 2920.
- the implant fixture 1600, 1701 and/or 1900 comprise ceramic material. According to some embodiments, the implant fixture 1600, 1701 and/or 1900 comprise Zirconia material.
- the concavities 120, 125, 420, 425, 1700, 820, 945, 955, 1055, 1065, 1110, 1120, 1220, 1225, 1520, 1525, 1620, 1621 ,1720, 1725, 1920 and/or 1925 as described above may be positioned on any side of the above described implant fixtures to allow bone growth therein to compensate for Cranio Facial bone resorption.
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