SUPRAOSSEOUS DENTAL IMPLANT

摘要

The supraosseous dental implant is formed from a framework made of osseointegration material, such as titanium or the like, and which is configured to lie atop a patient's alveolar bone such that an inner surface of the framework is supported at least partially by the patient's alveolar bone. A plurality of abutments are secured to an outer surface of the framework and project coronally therefrom for attachment of a plurality of crowns. The framework is implanted by first anesthetizing the soft tissue covering the alveolar bone and opening a flap in the gums above the alveolar ridge. The framework is placed on the alveolar bone and fixed thereto using titanium screws or the like. The flap is closed, and following healing of the soft tissue and at least partial osseointegration of the framework with the alveolar bone, the crowns are secured to their respective abutments.

主权项

1. A supraosseous dental implant, comprising:
a porous framework formed from osseointegration material and configured to lie atop a patient's alveolar bone, the porous framework consisting of a wire grid, wherein the outer surface of the framework is treated to promote healing of soft tissue of the patient, the framework having an inner surface at least partially supported by the patient's alveolar bone, wherein the inner surface is textured for osseointegration with the patient's alveolar bone; a plurality of abutments formed integrally with and projecting coronally from the framework and being spaced about the framework, wherein each of the abutments has a threaded recess defined therein; and a plurality of screws securing the framework to the alveolar bone.