Laterally expanding dental implant

Abstract

A dental implant is designed to be fixed into an undercut socket in the bone. For example, an undercut socket may be drilled into the jawbone. Optionally, the undercut is produced using a T-slot milling bit. Optionally, the implant includes retractable protrusions. For example, the implant is inserted into the socket with the protrusions retracted and/or the protrusions are extended when they reach the undercut. For example, the protrusions may be biased outward (e.g., by a spring) and/or there may be tool (e.g., a screw that is inserted into the implant after it reaches the undercut) which causes the protrusions to extend.

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