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US5057017A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Fixed removable dental implant system

Assignee: SILLARD PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1990-04-30
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Granted: 1991-10-15
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Expires: 2010-04-30
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Abstract

Abstract A fixed, removable dental implant having a precision cast support structure secured to the alveolar bone and a female supra structure conforming in shape to the precision cast support bar removably mounted and secured to the precision cast support bar, the supra structure having the acrylic prosthesis secured thereto, the precision cast support bar and female supra structure having conforming configurations achieved by electrical erosion methods to provide the patient with the confidence and security of a fixed dental prosthesis yet permitting the patient to remove the supra structure and acrylic prosthesis for cleaning without the necessity of a dental visit.

Inventors

  • 👤 Rannar Sillard

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 12:27
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C8/00; A61C8/0048

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 304 words
A process for the fabrication of a fixed removable dental implant having a primary support bar, a female supra structure secured to said primary support bar and acrylic teeth or prosthesis secured to said female supra structure comprising: a. preparing a master cast of the patient's mouth; b. preparing bite blocks with tracings and setting up said acrylic teeth for fit and aesthetics; c. preparing a silicone matrix for the positioning of said primary support bar; d. preparing a wax pattern of said primary support bar; e. casting said primary support bar; f. milling said primary support bar for proper shape; g. waxing and casting said female supra structure; h. connecting said primary support bar to an electrode and submersing said primary support bar in a mineral oil or dilectium bath; i. connecting said implant pins to an opposing electrode and submersing said implant pins in said mineral oil or dilectium bath; j. gradually contacting said implant pins and said primary support bar, electrically eroding the interior of said primary support bar to conform to the exterior configuration of said implant pins; k. connecting said primary support bar to an electrode and submersing said primary support bar in a mineral oil or dilectium bath; l. connecting said female supra structure to an opposing electrode and submersing said female supra structure in said mineral oil or dilectium bath; m. gradually lowering said female supra structure onto said primary support bar, electrically eroding the interior of said female supra structure to conform to the exterior configuration of said primary support bar; n. plasma welding guide pins to said female supra structure for path insertion of said female supra structure onto said primary support bar; o. siliconizing the female supra structure for receipt of said acrylic teeth; p. securing said acrylic teeth to said female supra structure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 304 words
A process for the fabrication of a fixed removable dental implant having a primary support bar, a female supra structure secured to said primary support bar and acrylic teeth or prosthesis secured to said female supra structure comprising: a. preparing a master cast of the patient's mouth; b. preparing bite blocks with tracings and setting up said acrylic teeth for fit and aesthetics; c. preparing a silicone matrix for the positioning of said primary support bar; d. preparing a wax pattern of said primary support bar; e. casting said primary support bar; f. milling said primary support bar for proper shape; g. waxing and casting said female supra structure; h. connecting said primary support bar to an electrode and submersing said primary support bar in a mineral oil or dilectium bath; i. connecting said implant pins to an opposing electrode and submersing said implant pins in said mineral oil or dilectium bath; j. gradually contacting said implant pins and said primary support bar, electrically eroding the interior of said primary support bar to conform to the exterior configuration of said implant pins; k. connecting said primary support bar to an electrode and submersing said primary support bar in a mineral oil or dilectium bath; l. connecting said female supra structure to an opposing electrode and submersing said female supra structure in said mineral oil or dilectium bath; m. gradually lowering said female supra structure onto said primary support bar, electrically eroding the interior of said female supra structure to conform to the exterior configuration of said primary support bar; n. plasma welding guide pins to said female supra structure for path insertion of said female supra structure onto said primary support bar; o. siliconizing the female supra structure for receipt of said acrylic teeth; p. securing said acrylic teeth to said female supra structure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 29 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said casting and milling of said primary support bar results in a sidewall taper in the range of 0° to 10°.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 41 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said electrical erosion of said female supra structure to said primary support bar results in the interior of said female support supra structure conforming to the exterior configuration of said primary support bar.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 42 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein a complimentary indent is eroded in said female supra structure and said primary support bar accommodating a locking means, removably securing said female supra structure and said acrylic teeth to said primary support bar.

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