Expandable dental implant and method of use

摘要

An expandable dental implant for implantation in the bone of the jaw of a patient includes a body which has a longitudinal axis. An opening is disposed in the body. An anchor is slidably received by the opening, the anchor being slidable in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. When a healing or stump screw is screwed down into the implant, the screw contacts an angled part of the anchor and forces the anchor outward and into the bone of the jaw. In an embodiment a sealing device is used to seal the implant prior to installing a healing or stump screw.

主权项

1. An expandable dental implant for implantation in the bone of the jaw of a patient, the expandable dental implant comprising:
a body having a longitudinal axis; an opening disposed in said body; an anchor is slidably received by said opening; and, said anchor slidable in a direction perpendicular to said longitudinal axis.