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Implant and method for using such implant
Assignee: Fried Krupp AG
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Filing: 1985-05-04
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Granted: 1988-09-20
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Expires: 2005-05-04
Abstract
Abstract In order to extend durability and long-term use of bone, joint and tooth root implants, the previously limited-time implants are replaced by metallic or composite fiber implants for bone and tooth root replacement having a partially or completely resorbable matrix on the side of the bone. On the side of the bone, the matrix is composed of organic and/or inorganic materials which are resorbed after the implantation and are replaced by natural bone. This produces a bond free of connective tissue between the bone and the remaining structure, assuring a physical friction fit. The remaining structure is firmly bonded to the core of the implant.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudiger Scheunemann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30907; A61F2/32; A61F2/36; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/74; A61B17/742; A61B17/744; A61F2/3094; A61F2/30965; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30003; A61F2002/3006; A61F2002/30062; A61F2002/30108; A61F2002/30199; A61F2002/30289; A61F2002/30291; A61F2210/00; A61F2210/0004; A61F2230/00; A61F2230/0063; A61F2230/0091
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 36
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
Implant for bone and tooth root replacement, comprising a core and a matrix, which matrix is at least partially resorbable and is provided along at least a portion of the surface of the core, and which core is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a metallic material and a composite material, and is provided with a transition structure at least along the surface thereof which faces the bone or tooth root, the transition structure including a plurality of projecting members, which projecting members are flexible, have a helical shape, are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of metal wires, organic fibers and inorganic fibers, are permanently anchored in the core, are surrounded by the matrix, and have a modulus of elasticity which corresponds to the modulus of elasticity of the bone tissue that will later surround same when the implant is implanted and the matrix is at least partially resorbed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
Implant for bone and tooth root replacement, comprising a core and a matrix, which matrix is at least partially resorbable and is provided along at least a portion of the surface of the core, and which core is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a metallic material and a composite material, and is provided with a transition structure at least along the surface thereof which faces the bone or tooth root, the transition structure including a plurality of projecting members, which projecting members are flexible, have a helical shape, are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of metal wires, organic fibers and inorganic fibers, are permanently anchored in the core, are surrounded by the matrix, and have a modulus of elasticity which corresponds to the modulus of elasticity of the bone tissue that will later surround same when the implant is implanted and the matrix is at least partially resorbed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein on the side of the bone, the matrix is at least partially resorbable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The implant according to claims 2, wherein the matrix is at least partially comprised of natural bone substance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Implant according to claim 1, comprising a body-compatible substance selected from the group consisting of an organic substance, an inorganic substance, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the at least partially resorbable matrix is comprised of a material which is one or both of bioactive and osteogenesis-inducing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The implant according to claim 5, wherein the at least partially resorbable matrix is selected from the group consisting of tricalcium phosphate, hydroxylapatite, and bioglass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the resorbable matrix contains at least one antibiotic.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members have essentially uniform tension and strength over their length.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein projecting members exit from the surface of the core at irregular distances from one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The implant according to claim 9, wherein the projecting members exit from the surface of the core in groups, which groups are spaced apart from one another.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherien the distance between the projecting members is selected so that bone tissue growth between adjacent projecting members can proceed without interference.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members each has the same diameter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
14 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members have different thicknesses and lengths.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherien the projecting members have a helical shape which is one of cylindrical, conical and parabolic.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
44 words
Implant according to claim 14, wherein the projecting members have a coating provided thereon, which coating is comprised of a material which is one or both of bioactive and osteogenesis-inducing and is provided on the projecting members prior to imparting a helical shape thereto.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The implant according to claim 14, wherein the projecting members each has a helical pitch which is at least equal to diameter thereof.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members are each provided with an individual core so as to absorb shear forces.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The implant according to claim 17, wherein said individual cores are fixed to the core of the implant.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
19 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members each has a thickness which is less than 800 μm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
14 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members are fixed to the core.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
Implant according to claim 20, wherein the projecting members extend into the core.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the projecting members are fastened to the surface of the core by one of an adhesive, welding and sintering.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
17 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the core and the projecting members are made of different substances.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
24 words
The implant according to claim 23, wherein the core is a plastic core and the projecting members are firmly imbedded in the plastic core.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein an interface layer is provided between the core and the resorbable matrix and is comprised of a material which is one or more of resorbable, bioactive and osteogenesis-inducing.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
Implant according to claim 25, wherein the interface layer is provided with an adhesive so as to covalently bond the core and the matrix.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
24 words
Implant according to claim 25, wherein the material of the interface layer is a highly quenched substance having a substantial density of lattice imperfections.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
43 words
Implant according to claim 1, for tooth root replacement in a jaw bone, wherein the core is provided with a primary fix to enhance ingrowth of the implant into the jaw bone, the primary fix functioning as an additional anchorage for the implant.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
15 words
Implant according to claim 28, wherein the primary fix is comprised of a resorbable material.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
76 words
Implant according to claim 1, wherein the implant is a tooth root implant adapted to be positioned in a jaw bone so that the plurality of projecting members constitute an elastic connection between the tooth root implant and the jaw bone, whereby the elastic connection simulates the tooth retention apparatus of a natural tooth after the tooth root implant has been positioned in the jaw bone and the jaw bone has grown around the transition structure.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The implant according to claim 1, wherein the matrix comprises particles which are resorbable and are embedded within the matrix.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
19 words
The implant according to claim 1, wherien the projecting members extend perpendicularly outwardly from the surface of the implant.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
156 words
Implant for bone and tooth root replacement, comprising a core and a matrix, which matrix is at least partially resorbable and is provided along at least a portion of the surface of the core, and which core is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a metallic material and a composite material, and is provided with a transition structure at least along the surface thereof which faces the bone or tooth root, the transition structure including a plurality of projecting members, which projecting members are flexible, have wavy shape, are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of metal wires, organic fibers and inorganic fibers, are permanently anchored in the core, are surrounded by the matrix, and have a modulus of elasticity which corresponds to the modulus of elasticity of the bone tissue that will later surround same when the implant is implanted and the matrix is at least partially resorbed.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
156 words
Implant for bone and tooth root replacement, comprising a core and a matrix, which matrix is at least partially resorbable and is provided along at least a portion of the surface of the core, and which core is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of a metallic material and a composite material, and is provided with a transition structure at least along the surface thereof which faces the bone or tooth root, the transition structure including a plurality of projecting members, which projecting members are flexible, have wavy shape, are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of metal wires, organic fibers and inorganic fibers, are permanently anchored in the core, are surrounded by the matrix, and have a modulus of elasticity which corresponds to the modulus of elasticity of the bone tissue that will later surround same when the implant is implanted and the matrix is at least partially resorbed.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
16 words
The implant according to claim 33, wherein the projecting members are arranged offset to one another.
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