Method and apparatus for measuring a location and orientation of a plurality of implants

摘要

An apparatus is provided for measuring a location and orientation of each of a plurality of dental implants. The apparatus may include a base, and a plurality of extension members protruding from the base. Each of the plurality of extension members may be movable in relation to the base. Each extension member may include a proximal end connected to the base, a distal end, and a coping connected to the distal end. The coping may be movable in relation to a corresponding extension member. Furthermore, the coping may be adapted to be mechanically locked in a selected location and orientation.

主权项

1. An apparatus for measuring a location and orientation of each of a plurality of dental implants, comprising:
a base; and a plurality of extension members protruding from the base, wherein each of the plurality of extension members is movable in relation to the base, each extension member comprising:
a proximal end connected to the base,a distal end, anda coping connected to the distal end, wherein the coping is movable in relation to a corresponding extension member, and wherein the coping is adapted to be mechanically locked in a selected location and orientation; and a plurality of clamps, wherein each of the plurality of clamps is adapted to lock a corresponding extension member to the base; wherein each extension member comprises an elongate upper portion and an elongate lower portion, and wherein each of the plurality of clamps is adapted to urge one of the upper and lower portions toward the other of the upper and lower portions of a corresponding extension member.