SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STERILE DELIVERY OF PROSTHESES

摘要

Systems and methods are disclosed for sterile delivery of prostheses that protect refined and/or conditioned surface properties and thereby reduce aging of surface properties in prostheses. An example of the system includes a partially custom-shaped holder that also serves as an insertion tool that holds a customized dental prosthesis in a pre-defined position inside a titanium container that is hermetically sealed. Container materials serve as a getter or catalyst with respect to the osseoconductive surface. An example of the method includes laser welding to hermetically seal a metal container as packaging for a prosthesis with a metal foil, and the sterilization of the packaged and sealed prosthesis with dry heat.

主权项

1. A container for protecting a prosthesis for storage and transport, the container comprising:
a casing; the prosthesis, wherein a surface of the prosthesis includes a surface property selected from the group consisting of: refined, purified, conditioned, sterilized, and combinations thereof, and wherein the prosthesis is positioned in an open portion of the casing; and a sealing foil, wherein the sealing foil closes the open portion of the casing to be airtight, and wherein the sealing foil comprises a material selected from the group consisting of: metal, a non-metal material comprising a metal coating, and combinations thereof.