TW201334761A - Ankylo accessory composite - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides an Ankylo accessory composite, which may achieve immediate imprinting and promote the application of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacture (CAD/CAM) in dental implantation technology. The Ankylo accessory composite according to the present invention comprises an Ankylo accessory and a threaded retaining element, in which the threaded retaining element may be configured on top of the Ankylo accessory. After the Ankylo accessory has been fixed on the implanted dental implant, the imprinting process may be immediately proceeded without waiting. The patient may immediately recover the masticatory function and the beauty of teeth with no need to wait for three to six months.

Description

Ankylo attachment complex

The invention comprises (1) an Ankylo attachment, in particular having (a) a transition adapter and (b) an Ankylo attachment body, the inner triangular, square, pentagonal or hexagonal sockets and the corresponding shaped screwdriver Fit (2) a threaded fixation element for immediate impression after implant surgery.

Traditional implants are performed using implant drivers. It takes four to six months of healing and osseointegration. However, the new dental implant method allows for immediate planting and immediate loading. The entire operation can be completed in a short period of time. In many cases, the entire procedure can be completed in a few hours. Therefore, the purpose of the Ankylo accessory complex of the present invention is to perform an immediate impression after the implant is implanted, thereby further accelerating the manufacture of permanent dentures. In addition, the Ankylo accessory complex facilitates the use of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology in dentistry, which significantly reduces the time required to manufacture dentures. In other words, the Ankylo accessory complex is scanned via a CAD/CAM scanner and its data can be transferred to a CNC machine for denture manufacturing. Therefore, permanent dentures can be completed and loaded within a few hours.

Traditionally, the entire surgical procedure takes 6 to 12 weeks to complete the dental restoration. In the case of using the present invention and CAD/CAM technology, the time and cost of surgery can be greatly reduced. By using the Ankylo accessory complex, implant dentistry can save billions of dollars and patient comfort can be greatly improved.

The concept of CAD/CAM dentistry differs from traditional dentistry in that permanent dentures can usually be loaded on the same day. However, traditional dentistry requires patients to wear temporary dentures for weeks or months, while permanent dentures are made by dental technicians. When the patient returns to the clinic, the dentist removes the temporary dentures and loads the permanent dentures. With CAD/CAM technology, permanent dentures can be completed on the same day, so the dentist can load dentures and complete the surgery on the same day.

The Ankylo accessory complex of the present invention has been redesigned to reduce cost, improve patient comfort, and reduce clinical treatment time/surgery time. The invention can be used as a transition adapter, impression cap, temporary attachment or permanent attachment. In other words, the Ankylo accessory complex of the present invention can be used in four different applications. The Ankylo attachment complex of the present invention comprises an Ankylo attachment and a threaded fixation element, wherein the threaded fixation element can be placed on top of the Ankylo attachment, the Ankylo attachment is attached to the implanted implant, and then the immediate impression can be made. Without waiting. The patient does not have to wait for 3 to 6 months to immediately restore chewing function and aesthetics of the teeth.

The main object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that can reduce the cost of surgery.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that can shorten the time of treatment.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that can reduce the waiting time for surgery (three to six months).

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that can improve the scanning accuracy of CAD/CAM technology.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that can improve clinical convenience (due to bleeding, it is difficult to install an impression cap immediately after implantation of the implant).

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that reduces the number of patient visits.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo accessory that can speed up the process of immediate loading.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an Ankylo attachment that can improve patient comfort.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a threaded retaining element that can be used for immediate stamping in open impression techniques.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a threaded fixation element that reduces surgical costs.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a threaded fixing member which can shorten the treatment time.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a threaded fixation member which can improve clinical convenience (it is difficult to install an impression cap immediately after implantation of the implant due to bleeding).

Another object of the present invention is to provide a threaded fixation element that can be stamped immediately after implantation of the implant.

To achieve the above objects, the present invention provides Ankylo attachments and threaded fastening elements, including: a transition adapter that can be used as an impression cap, including; an upper side plane on the transition adapter that provides anti-rotation capabilities, and adds CAD/ Scanning accuracy of CAM technology; Annular groove on the Ankylo attachment; Ankylo attachment body; two underside planes of the Ankylo attachment body for anti-rotation and increased scanning accuracy of CAD/CAM technology; shoulders of Ankylo attachment body; Ankylo An annular groove in the body of the attachment; a connector for attaching the dental implant from the inside; three engaging claws on the connector that can be attached to the dental implant; an internal hexagon (or triangle, four corners, five horns) a slot for mating with a correspondingly shaped screwdriver; a cylindrical head of the threaded retaining member; a bolt for the threaded retaining member; a top end of the threaded retaining member for insertion into the interior of the Ankylo attachment, and an Ankylo attachment to the implant Above the body.

As shown in Figures 1-3, the Ankylo attachment 10 includes a transition adapter 12 that is a metal collar at the top end 11 for receiving an implant driver. Also included is an Ankylo attachment body 14 and a connector 15 which is a cylindrical body 153 for mating with the threaded fixation element 90 for attachment to the interior of the dental implant 70. The role of the threaded fixing element 90 The Ankylo attachment 10 is attached to the dental implant 70 and then stamped using open impression techniques.

The structure of the Ankylo accessory 10 facilitates the use of computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology in dentistry and significantly reduces the time required to manufacture dentures. In other words, the Ankylo accessory of the present invention can improve the scanning accuracy of the CAD/CAM scanner, and the scanned data can be transmitted to a numerically controlled machine (CNC) for processing. Therefore, this method can complete the surgery within a few hours compared to the 6 to 12 weeks required for the traditional method.

The Ankylo attachment body is 14 bits between the transition adapter 12 and the connector 15. It comprises a conical cylinder 140, two underside planes 141, a shoulder 142 and a semi-circular shoulder 143.

The transition adapter 12 is adjacent to the Ankylo attachment body 14, separated by an annular groove 13 and having a length between 2.5 mm and 7.5 mm. The function of the transition adapter 12 is to extend the Ankylo attachment 10 so that it can be used with the threaded fastening element 90. If the transition adapter 12 is removed, the Ankylo attachment body 14 can be used as a temporary attachment or permanent attachment. The annular groove 13 can also function as a fixed one when performing the stamping. As shown in Figure 2, the inner passage 112 in the Ankylo attachment 10 can be triangular, square, pentagonal or hexagonal in shape and can be mated with a correspondingly shaped screwdriver.

The transition adapter 12 has four upper side faces 121 on opposite sides of the transition adapter 12 between the top end 11 and the annular groove 13. The Ankylo attachment body 14 has a conical cylinder 140 having two lower side planes 141 that are respectively positioned on opposite sides of the Ankylo attachment body between the annular groove 13 and the shoulder 12. Conical cylinder 140 and Ankylo attachment The angle between the axial directions is 3° to 5°. The upper side plane 121 lower side planes 141 can function as anti-rotation when making dentures.

The transition adapter 12 includes an upper portion 123, a lower portion 124 and a circumferential groove 122. The upper portion 123 has an axial length of 2 mm to 4 mm, which is adjacent to the top portion 11. The lower portion 124 is located between the annular groove 13 and the circumferential groove 122. The circumferential groove 122 can provide additional fixation during the stamping.

The circumferential groove 122 and the annular groove 13 not only play a fixed role in the stamping, but also promote and enhance the accuracy of the CAD/CAM technology scanning because the circumferential groove 122 and the annular groove 13 allow scanning waves to be easily performed. Through its gap.

As shown in Figure 2, the Ankylo attachment body 14 has a shoulder 142 thereon. The shoulder 142 functions to support the edge of the denture. Between the shoulder 142 and the connector 15 is an annular groove 143 which is a semi-circular surface having an angle of between 0 and 15 with the longitudinal axis of the Ankylo attachment 10.

As shown in Figure 1, the connector 15 is a raised portion for connection from the interior to the dental implant 70. When the connector 15 is inserted into the dental implant 70, the connector will mate with the internal passage 71 inside the dental implant 70. Depending on the size of the dental implant 70, the size of the Ankylo attachment 10 can vary widely.

The connector 15 has three engaging claws 152. Each of the engaging claws 152 has two steps 151. The engaging claw 152 is located between the annular groove 143 and the cylindrical body 153. The angle between each of the two consecutive engagement jaws 152 is 120° and the engagement pawl 152 can mate with the internal passage 71 inside the dental implant 70. After inserting the Ankylo attachment, the Ankylo attachment is secured over the dental implant 70 to prevent it from rotating.

As shown in Figures 5 and 8, the Ankylo attachment 10 is secured to the dental implant 70 by a threaded fixation element 90. The interior of the Ankylo attachment 10 has a through hole 16 with internal threads 161. The internal thread 161 functions to allow the bottom thread 951 of the threaded fixation element 90 to pass through and cooperate with the dental implant 70 to secure the Ankylo attachment 10 over the dental implant 70.

As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the interior of the Ankylo attachment has a hexagonal (triangular, square or five-sided) slot 111 that can be mated with a correspondingly shaped screwdriver. This hexagonal (triangular, square or five-sided) slot 111 has a length ranging from 4.5 mm to 8.5 mm.

4 to 8, the threaded fixing member 90 includes a bolt 94, a distal end 95, a shank portion 93 and a cylindrical head portion 92. The bolt 94 is cylindrical; the end 95 includes a bottom thread 951 adjacent the bolt 94 that passes through the Ankylo attachment 10 and can then be mated with the dental implant 70; the handle 93 is cylindrical; the cylindrical head 92 can It plays the role of fixing the Ankylo attachment 10 when the impression is made.

After the dental implant 70 is implanted, the Ankylo attachment 10 is secured to the dental implant 70 with a threaded fixation element 90. The cylindrical head 92 rests over the internal passage 112 of the Ankylo attachment 10.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the cylindrical head portion 92 includes a hexagonal hole 91 and a step 921. Where the step 921 is located between the cylindrical head 92 and the shank 93, the Ankylo attachment 10 can be pressed to prevent movement of the Ankylo attachment 10 in any direction.

The cylindrical head 92 is cylindrical and has a larger diameter than the continuous shank 93. In other words, there is a step 921 between the cylindrical head 92 and the shank. When using open impression technology, Step 921 can greatly increase the stability of the Ankylo attachment 10. Since the cylindrical head 92 is relatively large in size, the dentist can easily determine the position of the threaded fixing member 90.

In summary, the Ankylo accessory complex includes the Ankylo accessory 10 and threaded retaining element 90 for immediate planting and immediate imprinting, and improves the accuracy of CAM/CAM technology. The present invention employs a variety of modern concepts that not only improve the initial stability of the implant and denture, but also allow the Ankylo accessory 10 to be used in a variety of applications. With the Ankylo attachment 10 and the threaded fixation element 90 of the present invention, the dentist can either perform a closed impression technique or an open impression technique for immediate impression after immediate implantation. In addition, the dentist can scan the patient immediately after the implant is implanted using CAD/CAM technology, and then immediately use the CNC machine to make the final denture, so that the denture can be loaded on the same day. Alternatively, a plastic outer casing can be made prior to surgery, and then the Ankylo attachment 10 is trimmed immediately after the dental implant is implanted, and then the temporary denture is loaded. The Ankylo accessory 10 can also be used as a permanent attachment after being trimmed.

The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments in accordance with the technical spirit of the present invention are It is within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

10‧‧‧Ankylo Accessories

11‧‧‧Top

111‧‧‧Slot

112‧‧‧Internal passage

12‧‧‧Transition adapter

121‧‧‧Upper plane

122‧‧‧Circumferential groove

123‧‧‧ upper

124‧‧‧ lower

13‧‧‧Round groove

14‧‧‧Ankylo attachment body

140‧‧‧Conical cylinder

141‧‧‧lower plane

142‧‧‧ shoulder

143‧‧‧Semi-circular shoulder

15‧‧‧Connector

151‧‧‧Step

152‧‧‧ Engagement claws

153‧‧‧Cylinder

16‧‧‧through hole

161‧‧‧Internal thread

70‧‧‧ Dental implants

71‧‧‧Internal passage

90‧‧‧Threaded fixing elements

91‧‧‧ hexagonal hole

92‧‧‧ cylindrical head

921‧‧‧ steps

93‧‧‧ handle

94‧‧‧ bolt

End of 95‧‧‧

951‧‧‧ bottom thread

Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of the Ankylo attachment in the present invention.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the Ankylo attachment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is another longitudinal sectional view of the Ankylo attachment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the three-dimensional structure of the screw fixing member of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a schematic exploded view of the dental implant and the Ankylo attachment and threaded fastening element of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a schematic view showing the assembled structure of the dental implant and the Ankylo attachment and the threaded fixing member of the present invention.

Figure 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of the threaded fixing member of the present invention.

Figure 8 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of the dental implant after assembly with the Ankylo attachment and threaded fastening element of the present invention.

10‧‧‧Ankylo Accessories

11‧‧‧Top

111‧‧‧Slot

112‧‧‧Internal passage

12‧‧‧Transition adapter

13‧‧‧Round groove

14‧‧‧Ankylo attachment body

140‧‧‧Conical cylinder

141‧‧‧lower plane

142‧‧‧ shoulder

15‧‧‧Connector

151‧‧‧Step

152‧‧‧ Engagement claws

16‧‧‧through hole

70‧‧‧ Dental implants

71‧‧‧Internal passage

91‧‧‧ hexagonal hole

92‧‧‧ cylindrical head

921‧‧‧ steps

93‧‧‧ handle

94‧‧‧ bolt

End of 95‧‧‧

Claims (11)

An Ankylo attachment comprising a transition adapter, a triangular, quadrangular, pentagon or hexagonal internal slot, a drive channel, an Ankylo attachment body and a connector; characterized in that the Ankylo attachment body is located in the transition adapter Between the connector and the connector, a tapered cylinder, a shoulder and a semi-circular shoulder; wherein the connector comprises three engaging claws. The Ankylo attachment according to claim 1 wherein said transition adapter is a metal ring having a length between 2.5 and 7.5 mm, adjacent to the Ankylo attachment body, separated by an annular groove therebetween. The transition adapter includes an upper portion, a lower portion and a circumferential groove. The Ankylo attachment of claim 1 wherein said triangular, quadrangular, pentagon or hexagonal inner slot is positioned over the inner wall of the Ankylo attachment and has a length between 4.5 and 8.5 millimeters. The Ankylo attachment body of claim 1 wherein the tapered cylinder is between the annular groove and the shoulder and forms an angle of between 3 and 5 degrees with the longitudinal axis of the Ankylo attachment. . The Ankylo attachment body of claim 1 wherein the two lower side planes are located on opposite sides of the tapered cylinder between the shoulder and the annular groove. The Ankylo attachment body of claim 1 wherein the semi-circular shoulder is located between the connector and the shoulder and includes a semi-circular surface that is contracted inwardly from the shoulder and An angle of 0° to 15° between the longitudinal axis of the Ankylo attachment. The Ankylo attachment of claim 1 wherein the connector bit is at the end of the Ankylo attachment and includes a cylinder and three engaging jaws. The connector according to claim 7, wherein three of the engaging claws are located between the annular groove and the cylinder, each of the two engaging claws has an angle of 120°, and each of the engaging claws includes two ladder. A threaded fastening element comprising a bolt, a threaded end, a handle and a cylindrical head. The threaded retaining element of claim 9 wherein the distal end is at the bottom end of the threaded retaining member and is cylindrical with threads thereon. The threaded retaining member of claim 9 wherein the cylindrical head is located at the top end of the threaded retaining member and includes a hexagonal bore and a step.