Fixation base and guides for dental prosthesis installation
AssigneeWatson Guide IP LLC
InventorJason Watson
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Abstract
Apparatus and method for installing a multi-tooth dental prosthesis in one session are shown and described. A first tool attaches to the jawbone, and serves as a foundation for subsequently used guides. Existing teeth and dental fixtures are removed, and the bone tissue is removed to accommodate the prosthesis. Subsequently, a drill guide is used to drill implant holes. An abutment guide is then used to place abutments. Copings are then installed. Next, the prosthesis may be installed and cemented to the copings. A resinous filler material may be applied to fill gaps and holes in and between the copings and the prosthesis, and is sanded smooth.
Claims17
A method of installing an abutment guide for guiding the installation of abutments on implants in a maxillary or mandibular position in a mouth of a patient, the method comprising:
- utilizing a fixation base to serve as a mounting jig for said abutment guide wherein the fixation base comprises a generally arcuate shape with a front surface that has a plurality of openings through which fasteners can be passed, a rear surface, and a horizontal surface;
- installing the fixation base to the maxillary or mandibular bone tissue of said patient;
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- installing the abutment guide, wherein the abutment guide attaches to the installed fixation base to assure appropriate location for the subsequently installed abutments, and wherein the abutment guide further comprises dental prostheses attachment and positioning structures that allow for a dental prosthesis to be releasablly attached to the abutment guide in a specific position.
An apparatus for installing abutments on implants in the maxillary or mandibular jaw bone of a patient, the apparatus comprising:
- a fixation base for providing an attachment surface;
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- an abutment guide attachable to said fixation base in a position wherein the abutment guide is oriented to receive abutments and guide the abutments for placement on the implants, and wherein the abutment guide further comprises dental prostheses attachment and positioning structures that allow for a dental prosthesis to be releasablly attached to the abutment guide in a specific position.
An abutment guide apparatus for guiding attachment of abutments on dental implants in the maxillary or mandibular jaw bone of a patient, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one support structure attachment element for attaching the abutment guide to a support structure;
- a plurality of openings corresponding in location to and in axial registry with implants in the maxillary or mandibular jaw bone of the patient;
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- dental prostheses attachment and positioning structures that allow for a dental prosthesis to be releasablly attached to the abutment guide in a specific position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.