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US 6,540,516 B1Granted
Impression coping platform and related methods
AssigneeAtlantis Components, Inc.
InventorAndrew Ziegler
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Abstract
Impression copings used to take an impression of local dentition are attached to a platform. This platform also can include a reinforcing member for stiffening the impression of the local dentition.
Claims10
A dental impression tool support kit, the support kit comprising:
- a platform;
- and
- at least one impression coping attached to the platform at a frangible connection, wherein the at least one impression coping comprises a female, hexagonal structure and the platform further comprises a male, hexagonal structure for mating with the at least one impression coping having female, hexagonal structure.
A dental impression kit comprising:
- a platform;
- at least one impression coping attached to the platform at a frangible connection;
- and
- a fastener for inserting through the impression coping.
1 more element
A member for supporting a dental impression comprising:
- a first arcuate portion having a first profile;
- a second arcuate portion disposed adjacent the first arcuate portion and having a second, different profile;
- and
- a third portion protruding from an area of the member generally located at an intersection of the first and second portions, wherein a section of the member is selectively detachable at a frangible connection.
1 more element
A method for reinforcing a dental impression, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a member, the member comprising a first arcuate portion having a first profile, a second arcuate portion disposed adjacent the first arcuate portion and having a second, different profile, and a third portion protruding from an area of the member generally located at an intersection of the first and second portions, wherein a section of the member is selectively detachable at a frangible connection;
- and
- inserting the member into an impression material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.