Dowel-shaped element for determining spatial position, especially that of an implant

Abstract

A post-shaped element for determining the alignment of an implant (10), or the opening cross-section of an artificial indentation located in a tooth or in the stroma of a human or animal body, relative to the surrounding tissue structures, can be introduced with a receiving section (28, 26A) into an adapted receiving recess (10) in the implant (1) or the artificial indentation, and be affixed therein and removed again. In a connecting position the post-shaped element protrudes with a cantilever section (26K) beyond the opening cross-section of the receiving recess (10) or the artificial indentation. In order to be able determine the correct position of the post-shaped element in relation to the implant (1) in a simple and reliable manner without X-ray images, it is suggested that the post-shaped element contain a through-hole extending in the direction of its longitudinal axis, through which a rod device (32) can be guided, which with a distal stop surface (36) can be brought into contact with a stop surface (37) on the base of the receiving recess (10) of the implant (1).

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