KR101573466B1 - Implant parallel procedure device and method - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a parallel placement apparatus and method for parallel implantation of a dental implant, in which a connector for supporting the parallel implantation of the implant can be installed at various positions such as above the gums, below the gums, or in the alveolar bone, So that it can be carried out in the form of a sheet.
The fixture 10 according to the present invention includes a fixture 10 in which a drill hole 1a formed in an alveolar bone 1 of a patient is inserted and a connector seating groove 11 opened upward, Wow; A seating hole 21 is formed in each of the fixture holes 10 formed in the plurality of fixtures 10 so that the artificial teeth 40 can be coupled to the inside of the seating hole 21, A connector 20 having a plurality of artificial tooth engagement grooves 22 opened to the upper side so as to be mutually connected and a screw fastening hole 23 penetrating through the connector 20; And a fastening screw 30 for screwing the screw fastening hole 23 so that the seat fastening hole 21 of the connector 20 can be fastened to the fixture 10.

Description

[0001] IMPLANT PARALLEL PROCEDURE DEVICE AND METHOD [0002]

The present invention relates to a dental implant placement apparatus and an implant placement method using the dental implant placement apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a dental implant placement apparatus, The present invention relates to a positioning device and a positioning method for positioning the same.

Generally, an implant refers to a replacement to restore the original tissue when it is lost, whereas a dental implants an artificial tooth. To replace the lost root (root), a root made of titanium or the like which does not have a rejection reaction to the human body is planted in the alveolar bone that has passed through the tooth, and then the tooth is restored by fixing the artificial tooth.

In general prostheses or dentures, the surrounding teeth and bones are damaged over time, but the implants do not injure the surrounding dental tissue, and they have the same function and shape as the natural teeth, but do not have cavities. Therefore, they can be used semi-permanently.

In addition, implants improve the function of dentures in patients with single missing teeth, as well as partial edentulous and fully edentulous patients, and improve the aesthetic aspects of dental prosthesis restoration. Furthermore, it distributes the excessive stress applied to the surrounding supportive bone tissue, and helps to stabilize the dentition.

As described above, the dental implant treatment is classified into a gingival bone, that is, a surgical procedure in which an implant is implanted in an alveolar bone, and a prosthetic procedure in which an artificial tooth is attached by connecting an abutment to an implanted implant.

In edentulous patients, the height of residual ridge is known to decrease by 2 ~ 3mm in maxilla and 4 ~ 5mm in mandible during first year after tooth loss.

In this way, when placing the implant in a poor edentulous patient, it is necessary to increase the number of implant implants to achieve a mutually stable support state. However, since the initial stability and success rate of the implant are low, .

As a conventional technique for solving such a problem, Japanese Patent No. 1291754 discloses an implant connector for connecting implants so that a plurality of implants can be easily placed in a parallel state while maintaining constant spacing in arranging the plurality of implants in an edentulous state And a parallel mounting device having the same has been developed.

However, in the conventional technique, there is a problem in that an operation of fixing an anchor screw to a gum bone in a surgical procedure and an operation time due to screwing of the implant body to a gum bone removal site are increased.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the problems of the prior art described above. In the parallel placement of two or more dental implants, the connection between the implants is effectively performed and the operation time is reduced. And the like.

To achieve the above object, according to the present invention, there is provided an implant placement apparatus comprising: a fixture having a drill hole formed in an alveolar bone of a patient, A plurality of artificial teeth fastening grooves opened upward are formed in the seat fastening holes 21 so that the seat fastening grooves 21 are formed in the connector seat grooves 11 formed in the plurality of fixtures 10, And a screw fastening hole formed in the lower portion of the connector; And a fastening screw for fastening the screw to the screw fastening hole so that the connector can be fixed to the fixture.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an implant placement apparatus comprising: a drill hole formed in an alveolar bone of a patient; a plurality of fixtures, each having an artificial tooth engagement groove formed thereon, Wow; And a connector integrally connected to the plurality of fixtures 10 so as to interconnect the plurality of fixtures 10.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an implant placement apparatus comprising: a fixture having a drill hole formed in an alveolar bone of a patient, A connector that is seated on an upper portion of the fixture so as to connect a plurality of fixtures in parallel, the connector having a screw fastening hole for fastening the fastening screw inserted into both ends thereof; And a fastening screw which is fastened to the screw fastening hole to couple the connector with the fixture.

The outer wall surface of the fixture is a smooth flat surface without threading, and is inserted into the alveolar bone, or a plurality of wing portions 10a protrude from the outer wall surface in a radial manner at predetermined intervals do.

The fixture is formed with a female screw so that the male screw portion of the fastening screw can be screwed.

The connector is characterized in that a female threaded portion is formed on the wall surface of the artificial tooth fastening groove so that the male thread formed on the artificial tooth can be screwed.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of implanting an implant, the method comprising: drill hole forming step of forming a drill hole at a plurality of locations where a fixture of an alveolar bone is to be inserted; A fixture inserting step of inserting a fixture into each of the plurality of drill holes formed in the fixture; A connector coupling step of coupling a connector for connecting the plurality of inserted fixtures to a mounting hole seating groove formed in the fixture; A screw fastening step of fastening the fastener with the fastener to the fixture using a screw; And an artificial tooth coupling step of coupling the artificial tooth to the artificial tooth coupling groove formed in the connector.

Alternatively, the implant placement method of the present invention includes: a drill hole forming step of forming a drill hole at a plurality of points into which a fixture of an alveolar bone is inserted; A fixture inserting step of inserting fixtures connected to the plurality of drill holes by connectors, respectively; And an artificial tooth coupling step of coupling the artificial tooth to the artificial tooth coupling groove formed in the fixture.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of implanting an implant, the method comprising: drill hole forming step of forming a drill hole at a plurality of locations into which a fixture of an alveolar bone is inserted; A fixture inserting step of inserting a fixture into each of the plurality of drill holes; And a connector engaging step of engaging the plurality of inserted fixtures with each other by using a fastening screw after placing the connector on the fixture so that the parallel state can be maintained.

Since the connector supporting the parallel implantation of the implants can be installed at various positions such as above the gums, below the gums, or in the alveolar bone, the implant surgery can be performed in various forms and the cost reduction effect .

Particularly, since the alveolar bone attaching method of the fixture is performed by inserting the alveolar bone using the hammer in the conventional lap joint method, the procedure is simplified and the operation time can be reduced.

Further, since the connector can be placed under the gums or in the alveolar bone, the implant can be stably supported.

In addition, the connector can be manufactured in a detachable or integral form, and the cost of the implant can be reduced through standardization of the parts, and it is possible to use a fixture of various sizes according to the thickness and depth of the alveolar bone.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is an exploded cross-sectional view of an apparatus for parallel implant placement according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of an assembled state of an implant parallel apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
3 is a plan view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a plan view of a fixture according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a schematic view of a state in which the placing device connector is placed on the alveolar bone according to the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view of a state in which the placing device connector of the present invention is positioned below the gingiva; FIG.
FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a state in which the placing device connector is positioned above the gum in the present invention. FIG.
FIGS. 8 to 14 illustrate a process of implanting an alveolar bone-connected implant according to an embodiment of the present invention,
8 is a sectional structural view of the gum where the implantation is to be performed.
Fig. 9 is a view showing the state of the gingiva at the placement site. Fig.
10 is a state in which a drill hole is formed in the alveolar bone.
11 is a state in which a connector receiving groove is formed in the alveolar bone.
Fig. 12 is a state in which the fixture is inserted. Fig.
Fig. 13 is a diagram showing a connector connection state. Fig.
Fig. 14 is a state of artificial tooth engagement. Fig.
15 is an exploded cross-sectional view of a connector-integrated mounting device according to another embodiment of the present invention;
16 is a cross-sectional view of a connector-integrated positioning device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
17 is a flow chart of implant placement process of the present invention.
18 is a flowchart of an implant placement process according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a sectional view of a parallel mounting device according to another embodiment of the present invention; FIG.
20 is a perspective view of a parallel arrangement device according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2, the drill hole 1a formed in the alveolar bone 1 of the patient is inserted and coupled to the drill hole 1a, A fixture 10 in which connector seating grooves 11 opened to the upper side are formed and a seating opening 21 in which the respective connector seating grooves 11 formed in the plurality of fixtures 10 are seated are connected to both sides And a plurality of artificial tooth engagement grooves 22 opened upward so that the artificial teeth 40 can be engaged with each other are connected to each other and a screw fastening hole 23 is formed in the lower portion thereof, And a fastening screw 30 for fastening the screw 20 to the screw fastening hole 23 so that the connector 20 can be fastened to the fixture 10.

In particular, the fixture 10 is provided with a female screw portion 16 for screwing the male screw portion 36 of the fastening screw 30, and the connector 20 has a male screw portion 45 It can be confirmed that the female thread 25 is formed on the wall surface of the artificial tooth fastening groove 22 so that the female thread 25 can be screwed.

3, the fixture 10 of the present invention is formed into a cylindrical shape having a flat surface without threading on the outer wall surface 12 as shown in FIG. 3, so that the fixture 10 is inserted into the alveolar bone 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, if necessary, a plurality of wing portions 10a may protrude radially from the outer wall surface of the fixture 10 at predetermined intervals to increase the coupling force with the alveolar bone 1 It becomes possible.

The surface of the fixture 10, which is in contact with the alveolar bone when the alveolar bone is placed on the alveolar bone, is surface-treated with various methods (ETCHING by acid treatment, laser ETCHING, sandblast ETCHING, etc.) When the connector 20 is placed on the alveolar bone, it is preferable that the connector 20 is also subjected to the surface treatment.

5 to 7, the position of the connector 20 can be placed in various forms such as an alveolar bone, a gingival region, a gingival region, or the like.

Among them, the process of the insertion into the type that the connector is connected in the alveolar bone will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 14 and the flowchart of FIG.

First, in the gingival incision step ST 0, the gum 2 at the position where the connector 20 is to be placed is cut so that the alveolar bone 1 can be exposed.

In the drill hole forming step ST1, the drill hole 1a is formed at a plurality of locations where the fixture 10 of the alveolar bone 1 is to be inserted.

Thereafter, when the formation of the drill hole 1a is completed, the fixture insertion step ST2 for inserting the fixture 10 into each of the drill holes 1a is performed.

In this case, since the fixture 10 is inserted into the drill hole 1a by using a medical hammer or the like, the operation is easier and the procedure time can be reduced as compared with the conventional method of screwing.

Meanwhile, in the connector coupling step ST3, the fitting holes 21 provided on both sides of the connector 20 for connecting the plurality of fixtures 10 inserted in the above manner to maintain the parallel state can be fixed to the fixture (11) formed in the seat (10).

That is, the connectors 20 are seated in the connector seating grooves 1b formed on the alveolar bone 1 so that the fixtures 10 on both sides are connected to each other. Particularly, the connector 20 is in close contact with the alveolar bone 1 So that a stable installation state can be maintained.

Thereafter, when the screw 30 is fastened to the screw fastening holes 23 of the fastening holes 21 on both sides of the connector 20, the screw fastening with the female screw 16 formed on the fixture 10 The connection and installation of the connector 20 is completed by performing the screw fastening step ST4.

When the attachment of the connector 20 is completed, an artificial tooth coupling step ST 5 is performed to connect the artificial teeth to the artificial tooth engagement grooves 22 formed in the connector 20.

Therefore, according to the present invention, since the alveolar bone attaching method of the fixture is made by the insertion method using the hammer in the conventional lap sheath method, the procedure is simplified and the procedure time can be reduced.

Meanwhile, FIG. 18 is a flow chart of the implant placement process in which the connector is connected to the upper part of the gum as shown in FIG. 7, and the step of cutting the gums and the step of forming the connector seating groove are omitted, .

As shown in FIG. 6, the connector 20 is connected to the upper surface of the alveolar bone 1 by preceding the cutting of the gums in the implanting process in which the connector is connected under the gum line .

Accordingly, since the connector for supporting the parallel implantation of the implant can be installed at various positions such as above the gums, below the gums, and in the alveolar bone, the implant surgery can be performed in various forms and the cost reduction effect .

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, it is to be understood that the structure of the implantable device of the present invention can be variously modified by those skilled in the art.

For example, although the fixture 10 and the connector 20 are separated from each other in the above-described embodiment, the fixture 10 and the connector 20 may be formed as shown in Figs. 15 and 16, As a result, it is not necessary to perform the fastening operation using the fastening screw 30, and the operation time can be further reduced.

In order to facilitate removal of the fixture 10 due to inflammation or the like, it is necessary to fix the fixture 10 to be inserted into the drill hole 1a formed in the alveolar bone 1 of the patient as in the other embodiments shown in Figs. 19 and 20, A screw fastening hole 23 for fastening the fastening screw 30 is formed on both ends of the fixture 10 and the fixture 10 so as to connect the fixture 10 and the plurality of fixtures 10 in parallel. The connector 20 can be manufactured to have the structure of the fastening screw 30 which is fastened to the screw fastening hole 23 to couple the connector 20 with the fixture 10. [

In this case, when the irritation of the gum 2 occurs, the connector 20 is left as it is, and the clamping screw 30 is separated to show an advantage that only the fixture 10 can be selectively removed. 20 are placed under the gum 2 or on the alveolar bone 1.

Accordingly, variously modified embodiments should not be understood individually from the technical spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modified embodiments should be included in the appended claims of the present invention.

1: alveolar bone 1a; Drill hole
1b: Connector seating groove 2: Gums
10: Fixture 10a:
11: seat rest seating groove 12: outer wall surface
16: Female thread portion 20: Connector
21: seat 22: artificial tooth tightening groove
23: screw fastening hole 25: female thread portion
30: fastening screw 36: male screw
40: artificial tooth 45: male thread part

Claims (12)

A fixture 10 having a drill hole 1a formed in an alveolar bone 1 of the patient and having a connector seating groove 11 opened at an upper portion thereof;
A seating hole 21 is formed in each of the fixture holes 10 formed in the plurality of fixtures 10 so that the artificial teeth 40 can be coupled to the inside of the seating hole 21, A connector 20 having a plurality of artificial tooth engagement grooves 22 opened to the upper side so as to be mutually connected and a screw fastening hole 23 penetrating through the connector 20;
A fastening screw (30) screwed into the screw fastening hole (23) so that the seat fastening hole (21) of the connector (20) can be fastened to the fixture (10);
Wherein the first and second dental implants are configured so as to be parallel to each other. A plurality of fixtures 10 having an artificial tooth engaging groove 22 in which an artificial tooth 40 is threadably engaged are formed on a drill hole 1a formed in a patient's alveolar bone 1, Wow;
A connector 20 integrally connected to the fixtures 10 so as to interconnect the plurality of fixtures 10;
Wherein the first and second dental implants are configured so as to be parallel to each other. A fixture (10) in which an insertion hole is formed in a drill hole (1a) formed in an alveolar bone (1) of a patient;
The connector 20 is mounted on the upper portion of the fixture 10 so as to connect the plurality of fixtures 10 in parallel and has screw fastening holes 23 for fastening the fastening screws 30, Wow;
A fastening screw (30) fastened to the screw fastening hole (23) for fastening the connector (20) to the fixture (10);
Wherein the first and second dental implants are configured so as to be parallel to each other. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Wherein the outer wall surface (12) of the fixture (10) has a flat surface without a threaded portion and is inserted into the alveolar bone (1). The method according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Wherein a plurality of wing portions (10a) protrude radially from the outer wall surface of the fixture (10) at regular intervals. The method according to claim 1 or 3,
Wherein the fixture (10) is formed with a female screw (16) so that the male screw part (36) of the fastening screw (30) can be screwed. The method according to claim 1 or 2,
Wherein the female threaded portion 25 is formed on the inner wall surface of the artificial tooth coupling groove 22 so that the male threaded portion 45 formed on the artificial tooth 40 can be screwed onto the connector 20. Mounting device. A drill hole forming step of forming a drill hole 1a at a plurality of locations where the fixture 10 of the alveolar bone 1 is to be inserted;
A fixture inserting step of inserting the fixture into the plurality of drill holes;
A plurality of fixtures 10 inserted in the fixture 10 are connected to the connector 20 so that the parallelism can be maintained. (ST 3)
A screw fastening step of fixing the fastener 21 to the fixture 10 using the screw 30;
An artificial tooth coupling step of coupling an artificial tooth to an artificial tooth coupling groove 22 formed in the connector 20;
Wherein the first and second dental implants are substantially parallel to each other. A drill hole forming step of forming a drill hole 1a at a plurality of locations where the fixture 10 of the alveolar bone 1 is to be inserted;
A fixture inserting step of inserting the fixture 10 connected to the plurality of drill holes 1a by the connector 20;
An artificial tooth coupling step of coupling an artificial tooth to an artificial tooth coupling groove 22 formed in the fixture 10;
Wherein the first and second dental implants are substantially parallel to each other. A drill hole forming step of forming a drill hole 1a at a plurality of locations where the fixture 10 of the alveolar bone 1 is to be inserted;
A fixture inserting step of inserting the fixture into the plurality of drill holes;
A connector coupling step of placing the connector 20 on the fixture 10 so that the plurality of inserted fixtures 10 can be connected and maintained in a parallel state by using the fastening screw 30, (ST 3)
Wherein the first and second dental implants are substantially parallel to each other. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 10,
After the drill hole forming step ST1, a connector seating groove 1b for securing a space in which the connector 20 can be seated is formed on the alveolar bone 1 in such a manner that each drill hole 1a is connected thereto (ST 1-1) is further performed in the step of forming a groove for a dental implant. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 10,
The gingival incision step ST0 is further performed to expose the alveolar bone 1 by cutting the gum 2 at a position where the connector 20 is to be seated before the drill hole forming step ST1 Wherein the first implant is an implant.

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