Straumann Holding AG Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160120626 | DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant including a dental implant basic body extending along a longitudinal axis from an apical end to an opposite coronal end, which includes an anchoring part facing the apical end and intended to be anchored in bone of a patient, and a head part facing the coronal end and intended to form the basis on which a suprastructure is mounted. The anchoring part includes a shaft that is substantially cylindrical or that tapers toward the apical end in a cone-like manner. At least a portion of the shaft forms a bone tissue contact region, the outer surface forming a bone tissue contact surface. Coronally to the contact region a soft tissue contact region is arranged, the outer surface forming a soft tissue contact surface. The implant further includes nanostructures formed on the soft tissue contact surface which extend in at least two dimensions to 200 nm at most. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120625 | ABUTMENT - The present invention relates to an abutment of a dental implant system for connecting a dental implant and a supra-structure, said abutment comprising an abutment basic body extending from an apical end to a coronal end arranged opposite to the apical end. The abutment basic body comprises a dental implant connecting portion facing the apical end and adapted to fit with a corresponding abutment connecting portion of the dental implant and/or an intermediate part to be directly or indirectly connected with the dental implant. It further comprises a support portion facing the coronal end and designed such to allow the suprastructure to be mounted directly or indirectly. According to the invention, the abutment further comprises nanostructures formed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the abutment basic body, said nanostructures extending in at least two dimensions to 200 nm at most. | 05-05-2016 |
20160113738 | DENTAL IMPLANT SOCKET ARRANGEMENT WITH ANNULAR RECESS - A threaded dental implant to be screwed into a jawbone for supporting at least one abutment and/or a dental superstructure, and having a socket arrangement with a first section and a second section with respective geometrical profiles around a longitudinal center axis of the implant. The first section cooperates with the abutment for securing the abutment in a determined position in the implant. The second section cooperates with an insertion tool for screwing the implant into the jawbone. The first section includes an annular coronal contact surface on top of an opening centric at a coronal end of the implant, followed in an apical direction by a first tapered section having a diameter decreasing in the apical direction, by a first cylindrical section, by first anti-rotational elements and by a threaded section. | 04-28-2016 |
20160106524 | CERAMIC DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant is disclosed comprising an anchoring part for anchoring within a bone and comprising a mounting part for receiving a prosthetic build-up construction, wherein the anchoring part and the mounting part are configured integrally of a material comprising zirconia, wherein at least the anchoring part is treated at its outer surface at least partially by a subtractive, removing process, such as by sand blasting or is provided with a coating which facilitates an ossification. | 04-21-2016 |
20160068579 | Trap 63 - The present invention for the first time discloses a novel small molecular weight enamel matrix polypeptide which is at least 80%, such as 90% identical to the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 (MPLPPHPGHP GYINFSYEVL TPLKWYQNMI RHPYTSYGYE PMGGWLHHQI IPWSQQTPQ SHA) (TRAP63), a homologue, analogue, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The present invention further discloses a pharmaceutical composition consisting of an enamel matrix polypeptide which is at least 80%, such as 90% identical to the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1, a homologue, analogue, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a suitable pharmaceutical carrier, which further can consist of one or more enamel matrix polypeptides selected from the group of enamel matrix polypeptides which correspond to: a. SEQ ID NO: 2, b. SEQ ID NO: 3 and c. SEQ ID NO: 4. | 03-10-2016 |
20160002112 | BODY MADE OF A CERAMIC MATERIAL - A body made of a ceramic material stabilized by a stabilizing agent and a process for preparing the body. The body includes a surface region extending from the surface of the body to a predetermined depth. The stabilizing agent is enriched in the surface region. The proportion of the stabilizing agent in the surface region continuously increases from the predetermined depth to the surface. The process includes applying the stabilizing agent to the surface of a basic body made of a ceramic material and heating the basic body with the stabilizing agent applied thereon at a temperature such that at least a portion of the stabilizing agent diffuses into the ceramic material. | 01-07-2016 |
20150352023 | PERIODONTAL DISEASE TREATMENT - The present invention for the first time discloses a method and a kit of parts for treating a periodontal disease, such as periimplantitis, gingivitis, periodontitis and/or periimplant mucositis, caused by microorganisms that colonize a tooth and/or implant surface at, above and/or below the gingival margin, and which reside in a biofilm either subgingival and/or supragingival, characterized by employing a surgical process leading to substantively removing, destroying, killing and/or disrupting and/or inhibiting growth and/or regrowth of a pathogenic biofilm at a site of a microbial infection in a patient suffering from a periodontal disease. Said method comprises, and said kit of parts comprises the means for; cleaning disinfecting and/or debriding the site of microbial infection mechanically and sequentially using first at least one cleaning and/or disinfecting agent with an immediate bactericidal effect, such as a NaClO solution, and thereafter at least one cleaning and/or disinfecting agent with a sustainable bactericidal effect, such as a CHX solution. | 12-10-2015 |
20150157427 | COUPLING FOR A MULTI-PART DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - The invention relates to an abutment for use in a dental implant system, wherein the abutment is provided with a guiding and lock means for associating the abutment to a dental implant, the guiding and lock means including: a first conically tapered section; a second substantially non-tapered section arranged apically adjacent to the first section, the second section being provided with an anti-rotational means; and a third substantially circular cylindrical section arranged apically adjacent to the second section, such that to provide axial guiding to the abutment upon the insertion thereof into a dental implant. Further, the invention relates to a dental implant formed in a similar manner. | 06-11-2015 |
20150086943 | TWO-PART IMPLANT WITH A HYDROXYLATED SOFT TISSUE CONTACT SURFACE - Two-part implant for attachment of artificial teeth comprising a base body having a bone contact surface and a soft tissue contact surface. The soft tissue contact surface is at least partially hydroxylated or silanated which results in an improved soft tissue integration. | 03-26-2015 |
20150056574 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A TOPOGRAPHY TO THE SURFACE OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - A process for providing a topography to the surface of a dental implant, the surface being made of a ceramic material having yttria-stabilized zirconia, the process including: providing a macroscopic roughness to the surface of the dental implant by a mechanical process and/or injection molding technique; and etching at least a part of the roughened surface, wherein etching is carried out using an etching solution having hydrofluoric acid at a temperature of 70° C. at least, such that discrete grains or agglomerates of grains are removed from the yttria-stabilized zirconia, thereby forming recesses and cavities in the roughened surface is disclosed. | 02-26-2015 |
20140205970 | TWO-PART DENTAL COMPONENT - Secondary component for connection to a dental implant having an internal bore, said secondary component having a head part and a base part, the head part including a coronal portion which in use protrudes from the dental implant, and, apical of the coronal portion, an attachment portion, the base part including implant connection means for connection to an implant and fastening means, wherein the attachment portion and fastening means can be directly coupled together in a rotatable manner in order to axially join the head and base parts together, while still enabling the base part to be rotated relative to the head part such that the implant connection means can engage the implant and secure the secondary component to this, the head part further including a through passage extending from the coronal portion to the attachment portion and the base part including drive means which, when the head and base parts are coupled together, is in communication with this passage. | 07-24-2014 |
20140178639 | BODY MADE OF CERAMIC MATERIAL - Body made of a ceramic material, the body having as an integral part thereof a surface region reaching from the surface of the body down to a predetermined depth. According to the invention, the surface region is enriched with a magnesium component thereby forming a hydrophilic surface area. | 06-26-2014 |
20140141960 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A GLASS-CERAMIC BODY - Process for preparing glass-ceramic body including the steps of providing a basic glass body and subjecting the basic glass body to a thermal treatment whereby a crystalline phase embedded in a glass matrix is formed. The basic glass body is made of a composition comprising 65 to 72 wt-% SiO | 05-22-2014 |
20140141201 | BODY MADE OF A CERAMIC MATERIAL - Body made of a ceramic material, the body having as an integral part thereof a surface region reaching from the surface of the body down to a predetermined depth. According to the invention, the surface region is enriched with a calcium component thereby forming a hydrophilic surface area. | 05-22-2014 |
20140014544 | CASSETTE FOR STORAGE OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS | 01-16-2014 |
20130334083 | CASSETTE FOR STORAGE OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - Cassette for housing one or more medical instrument ( | 12-19-2013 |
20130308843 | METHOD AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM FOR THE GEOMETRICAL ANALYSIS OF SCAN DATA FROM ORAL STRUCTURES - The invention describes a method for the geometrical analysis of scan data (D) from oral structures, comprising the steps of selecting a number of parameterized tooth models (M) of desired tooth types according to the scan data (D) to be analyzed, whereby the parameterization is performed on the basis of model parameters comprising position parameters and/or shape parameters and line parameters, and whereby each tooth model (M) comprises at least one boundary line (LS, LP) whose path is defined by line parameters and which divides a tooth model (M) in at least one active adjustment area (AA) and at least one inactive adjustment area (AI), adjusting the tooth models (M) and their boundary lines (LS, LP) to the scan data (D) for individualization, whereby the individualization is performed by variation of model parameters, and whereby the active adjustment areas (AA) of the tooth models (M) are weighted more than the inactive adjustment areas (AI), segmenting the scan data (D) on the basis of the individualized tooth models (M) and their individualized boundary lines (LS, LP) and/or determining at least one boundary line (LS, LP) in the scan data (D). The invention further describes a method of generating a model database (DB) for use in such a method; and an analysis system ( | 11-21-2013 |
20130282351 | METHOD AND TOOTH RESTORATION DETERMINATION SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING TOOTH RESTORATIONS - The invention describes a method of determining virtual tooth restorations on the basis of scan data (D) of oral structures, wherein a model database (DB) comprising a number of parameterized tooth models for each of several tooth types is used, whereby the parameterization is carried out on the basis of model parameters comprising position parameters and/or shape parameters and whereby each tooth model (M) is linked with a number of tooth models (M) of the same tooth type, and wherein, for each desired tooth type, an optimal tooth model (M) in the model database (DB) is determined by means of an iterative method in which initially at least one start tooth model (M) of the desired tooth type is selected from the model database (DB), and subsequently, commencing with this start tooth model (M), in each iteration step (S) a tooth model (M) is tested with regard to a quality value, wherein for individualization, the tooth model (M) currently in test is adjusted to the scan data (D) by varying model parameters and a quality value is computed for this individualization. Furthermore, at least one tooth model (M) linked with the tooth model (M) in test is also, for individualization, adjusted to the scan data (D) by variation of model parameters and a further quality value is computed for this individualization. On the basis of the computed quality values, a new tooth model (M) in test of the desired tooth type is selected if necessary from the model database (DB) for the next iteration step (S). Iteration is interrupted upon reaching a quality criterion, and finally at least one virtual tooth restoration is determined from among the optimal tooth models (M) and scan data (D). The invention also describes a method of generating a model database (DB) for use in such a method, a method of manufacturing or selecting a tooth restoration part, and a tooth restoration determination system ( | 10-24-2013 |
20130230825 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR DENTAL IMPLANT - A holding device for retaining and transporting a dental implant, particularly a dental implant stored in an ampule having preserving fluid, is provided. The holding device has a securing section, which has a force transmission element for rotationally securing the dental implant and an attachment element having one or more resilient arms formed integrally with and distally of the force transmission element, for longitudinally retaining the dental implant. The resilient arms do not extend beyond the radial perimeter of the force transmission element. The resilient arms can be transformed between a first operative configuration and a second compressed configuration under forces during operation, to allow a radially enlarged end of the arms to releasably engage an undercut of the dental implant. | 09-05-2013 |
20130210735 | EMD FORMULATION COMPRISING PGA - Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) proteins and enamel matrix proteins are widely used in clinical dentistry because of their ability to promote regeneration of soft and hard tissues and to reduce inflammation and infections. The present invention relates to the surprising finding that a pharmaceutical, dental and/or cosmetic formulation, which comprises purified Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) proteins and/or enamel matrix proteins and sterilized Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA), wherein the sterilized PGA is obtained from non-sterilized PGA having a weight average molecular weight (M | 08-15-2013 |
20130204586 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR DIGITALLY DESIGNING A DENTAL RESTORATION AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Computer-implemented method for digitally designing a dental restoration for a rest tooth, wherein the rest tooth is described by data of the rest tooth and wherein a tooth template is described by data of the tooth template, wherein the method comprises the step of: automatically deforming the tooth template by means of Laplacian surface deformation such that a prepared part of the rest tooth is covered by a portion of the tooth template; obtaining axis data defining an axis; based on the obtained axis data, automatically generating a line going through a point, such as a vertex or a point inside a polygonal mesh, on the surface of the rest tooth or the tooth template, wherein the line orthogonally intersects the axis; and when the line intersects with the tooth template and with the surface of the rest tooth, automatically choosing the intersection point of the line with the tooth template as handle and the intersection point with the surface of the rest tooth as target; and automatically deforming the tooth template. | 08-08-2013 |
20130196289 | TWO-PART IMPLANT WITH A HYDROXYLATED SOFT TISSUE CONTACT SURFACE - Two-part implant for attachment of artificial teeth comprising a base body having a bone contact surface and a soft tissue contact surface. Said soft tissue contact surface is at least partially hydroxylated or silanated which results in an improved soft tissue integration. | 08-01-2013 |
20130183637 | COUPLING FOR A MULTI-PART DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - The invention relates to an abutment for use in a dental implant system, wherein the abutment is provided with a guiding and lock means for associating the abutment to a dental implant, the guiding and lock means including: a first conically tapered section; a second substantially non-tapered section arranged apically adjacent to the first section, the second section being provided with an anti-rotational means; and a third substantially circular cylindrical section arranged apically adjacent to the second section, such that to provide axial guiding to the abutment upon the insertion thereof into a dental implant. Further, the invention relates to a dental implant formed in a similar manner. | 07-18-2013 |
20130179126 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR DIGITALLY DESIGNING A DENTAL RESTORATION AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Computer-implemented method for digitally designing a dental restoration for a rest tooth, wherein the rest tooth is described by data of the rest tooth and wherein a tooth template is described by data of the tooth template, the method comprising automatically deforming the tooth template by means of Laplacian surface deformation such that a prepared part of the rest tooth is covered by a portion of the tooth template, wherein the Laplacian surface deformation comprises automatically generating a line which is going through a point, such as a vertex or a point inside a polygonal of a mesh, on the surface of the rest tooth or the tooth template and which is directed along the normal direction at said point; when the line intersects with the tooth template and with the surface of the rest tooth, automatically choosing the intersection point of the line with the tooth template as handle and the intersection point with the surface of the rest tooth as target; and automatically deforming the tooth template. Further, the invention is related to a computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions, which when executed by a processor, are adapted to perform the method steps of the inventive computer-implemented method. | 07-11-2013 |
20130177876 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A TOPOGRAPHY TO THE SURFACE OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - A process for providing a topography to the surface of a dental implant, said surface being made of a ceramic material. At least a part of the surface of the dental implant is etched with an etching solution comprising hydrofluoric acid at a temperature of at least 70° C. Thereby, discrete grains or agglomerates of grains are removed from the ceramic material. | 07-11-2013 |
20130164708 | CONNECTING SCREW FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Connecting screw ( | 06-27-2013 |
20130143178 | ABUTMENT INLAY - An inlay for connection to a dental implant, including implant connection geometry, for connecting the inlay to the implant and, coronal of the implant connection geometry, a post portion extending along a longitudinal axis, the post portion having a circular symmetric external surface and including at least one protrusion extending radially beyond said external surface, wherein the post portion further includes longitudinally extending grooves which extend radially inward of said external surface and are located directly adjacent to and on either side of the at least one protrusion such that the proximal end of said at least one protrusion is located radially inward of said external surface. The inlay is used in combination with an overlay including an accommodation cavity for housing the post portion of the inlay, the accommodation cavity having a circular symmetric cavity wall and at least one groove dimensioned such that the one or more protrusion of the inlay can be housed in the one or more groove of the overlay in order to inhibit relative rotation between the components. | 06-06-2013 |
20130108987 | ANALOG POSITIONER | 05-02-2013 |
20130045464 | DENTAL IMPLANT HAVING DIFFERENT SURFACE STRUCTURE REGIONS - The invention relates to a dental implant comprising a shaft region ( | 02-21-2013 |
20120309685 | PURIFIED EMD PROTEIN COMPOSITION - Pharmaceutical, dental and/or cosmetic composition consisting of purified Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) proteins which have a molecular weight between 1 and 55 kDa, formulated in a suitable pharmaceutical carrier. The composition is depleted of proteins which have a molecular weight between 56 and 160 kDa and an iso-electric point between 3-10. The purified Enamel Matrix Derivative (EMD) proteins are depleted of proteinase inhibitors, such as α1-antichymotrypsin and/or Fetuin A. The composition is preferably used for promoting and/or inducing regeneration of hard tissue, tissue mineralization, bone growth and/or bone regrowth, regeneration of dentin, cementogenesis, and/or binding between parts of living mineralized tissue, for bonding of a piece of living mineralized tissue to a bonding site on a piece of other living tissue, for endorsing binding between hard tissues, and/or for filling a mineralized wound cavity and/or tissue defect following from a procedure and/or trauma. | 12-06-2012 |
20120296612 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR DIGITALLY SHORTENING OF A CAP OF A DENTAL BRIDGE AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Computer-implemented method for digitally shortening a cap of a dental bridge comprising steps of (a) loading 3D data of the bridge from a computer-readable storage medium or generating 3D data of the bridge with a modelling software, the 3D data comprising cap data and bar data; (b) determining intersection points of a bar with geometrical features of the cap; and in case that a further bar is attached to the cap, repeating step (b); (c) determining from said intersection points an intersection point with the biggest z value; (d) performing a cut of the cap along a cutting surface, the location of which is based on said intersection point with the biggest z value; (e) defining data of a portion of the cap below the cutting surface as shortened cap. Further disclosed is a computer-readable medium for performing the method steps. | 11-22-2012 |
20120231417 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING A CERAMIC BODY HAVING A SURFACE ROUGHNESS - A process for preparing a ceramic body having a surface roughness, said process comprising the step of depositing particles of a ceramic material on the surface of a ceramic basic body. The process is characterized in that separate agglomerates comprising at least two particles and a binder binding the particles together are deposited on the surface of the basic body by projecting the agglomerates towards the basic body. | 09-13-2012 |
20120196247 | DENTAL IMPLANT AND KIT INCLUDING SAID DENTAL IMPLANT - Dental implant for insertion in the jaw bone of a patient, comprising an elongated body having a longitudinal axis and a coronal end, an interior bore extending longitudinally from the coronal end, and a plurality of longitudinally extending anti-rotation structures formed at the inner circumference of the interior bore, with a first set of anti-rotation structures constituting a first anti-rotation feature and a second set of anti-rotation structures constituting a second anti-rotation feature which is independent from the first anti-rotation feature. According to the invention, the anti-rotation structures of the first set and the anti-rotation structures of the second set extend in part over a common length along the longitudinal axis. | 08-02-2012 |
20120189980 | ASSEMBLY OF A DENTAL IMPLANT AND AN INSERTION TOOL - Combination of a dental implant and an insertion tool for inserting the dental implant into a bone of a patient. The dental implant includes an anti-rotation means having a non-circular cross-sectional contour with at least one planar force transmission surface in the form of an anti-rotation surface ( | 07-26-2012 |
20120181202 | TRANSFER ELEMENT AND CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, PARTICULARLY FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Transfer element ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120171638 | HOLDING PIECE FOR AN IMPLANT - A housing ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120164600 | SCREW HEAD - Fastening system including a screw component ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120130491 | MEDICAL PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED BIOCOMPATIBILITY - The invention relates to a medical prosthetic device having a metal material, such as titanium or an alloy thereof, where the surface parts of the metal material are coated with a layer of a corresponding hydroxide material, such as titanium hydroxide. Preferably, the hydroxide layer includes one or more biomolecule substances associated therewith. The invention also relates to an electrolytic process for the preparation of a medical prosthetic device. | 05-24-2012 |
20120129129 | MEDICAL CLEANING KIT - The present invention relates to the field of cleaning and/or conditioning of biological and dental implant surfaces. More particularly, the invention relates to a kit comprising a) a cleaning device said cleaning device ( | 05-24-2012 |
20120035889 | DETERMINING POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - Method for determining a position and an orientation of a dental implant includes scanning a surface of a scan body connected to the implant wherein a plurality of data points is determined which correspond to positions of points that are located on the surface of the scan body. The method further included reconstructing at least three planes based on the data points, reconstructing intersection information of the reconstructed planes, where the intersection information includes the reconstruction of straight intersection lines and of intersection points, and determining the position and the orientation of the implant based on the reconstructed intersection information. | 02-09-2012 |
20120029883 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR VIRTUALLY MODIFYING A DIGITAL MODEL OF A DENTAL RESTORATION AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Computer-implemented method for virtually modifying a digital model of a dental restoration, wherein a user selects a point on the surface of the dental restoration, wherein a sphere having the selected point as its centre is automatically displayed, wherein the user may define to add material to or remove material from the dental restoration inside the sphere to generate a modified part of the dental restoration and leaving the rest of the dental restoration unmodified, wherein the step of adding material to or removing material from the dental restoration is automatically performed in real time on a display. Further, the invention is related to a computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions which when executed by a processor perform the method steps of the inventive computer-implemented method. | 02-02-2012 |
20110318708 | CERAMIC DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant is disclosed comprising an anchoring part for anchoring within a bone and comprising a mounting part for receiving a prosthetic build-up construction, wherein the anchoring part and the mounting part are configured integrally of a material comprising zirconia, wherein at least the anchoring part is treated at its outer surface at least partially by a subtractive, removing process, such as by sand blasting or is provided with a coating which facilitates an ossification. | 12-29-2011 |
20110312891 | ENAMEL MATRIX DERIVATIVE FRACTION C - Isolated active compound of a naturally occurring fraction of Enamel Matrix Derivatives (EMD), having at least one of each two N-terminal polypeptide fragments of amelogenin, which are at least 95% identical to an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ. ID. No:1 and/or 2. The invention relates to the use of said isolated active compound of a fraction and/or of the fraction itself, and/or the at least one of each two polypeptide fragments for use as a medicament and/or for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for a variety of different medical indications such as inducing and/or promoting cementogenesis, bone growth and/or binding between parts of living mineralised tissue, for bonding of a piece of living mineralised tissue to a bonding site on a piece of other living tissue, for endorsing binding between hard tissues, for inducing regeneration of dentin, and/or for filling a mineralized wound cavity and/or tissue defect following from a procedure and/or trauma. | 12-22-2011 |
20110306013 | ABUTMENT FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Abutment for a dental implant ( | 12-15-2011 |
20110301240 | CONDITIONING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a composition for the conditioning of a dental mineralized surface and/or a dental implant and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of a dental implant having a metal containing surface. The composition comprises EDTA in a concentration of 21-55% by weight and having a pH of 9.0 or above. The high pH of the composition allows more EDTA to be dissolved and the composition is useful for the conditioning of mineralized dental surfaces and/or surfaces of dental implants. The composition of the invention may thus be used for the conditioning of mineralized dental surfaces and dental implant surfaces in order to remove e.g. biofilm, debris, bacteria, bacterial toxins etc and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant having a metallic surface. The invention is also directed to a kit comprising the composition of the invention and a device to apply the composition to a surface in need of conditioning. | 12-08-2011 |
20110300233 | CONDITIONING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a composition for the conditioning of a dental mineralized surface and/or a dental implant and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of a dental implant having a metal containing surface. The composition comprises EDTA in a concentration of about 21-55% by weight and hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of about 2-4% by weight. The composition of the invention may be used for the conditioning of mineralized dental surfaces and dental implant surfaces in order to remove e.g. biofilm, debris, bacteria, bacterial toxins etc and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant having a metal containing surface. The invention is also directed to a kit comprising the composition of the invention and a device to apply the composition to a surface in need of conditioning. | 12-08-2011 |
20110294093 | IMPLANT ANALOG - The present invention refers to an analog implant for a dental model which has such a geometry as to allow its height positioning, axial positioning and angular orientation in a bore or blind hole of a dental model, the analog implant having a distal portion and a proximal portion, where the proximal portion has a rotationally symmetric geometry in a cross-section which is perpendicular to the axis of the proximal portion, where the rotationally symmetric geometry is adapted to ensure securing against rotation and repositioning of the analog implant in a bore or blind hole of a dental model, the external geometry of the proximal portion being such that the analog implant can be removed from the dental model, and where a proximally positioned shoulder of the distal portion forms a height stop which allows precise height positioning of the analog implant on the dental model or on the soft tissue of the dental model, respectively. | 12-01-2011 |
20110294090 | NON-INVASIVE REFERENCE DEVICE - Non-invasive reference device to be temporarily fixed on a tooth. The reference device is made of biocompatible, radiopaque material and allows the determination of anatomical structures in a jaw. | 12-01-2011 |
20110236854 | IMPRESSION CAP FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Impression cap for a dental implant, with a recess ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110232073 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110177469 | DENTAL TOOLS FOR GUIDED SURGERY - Surgical tool for use in guided surgery comprising a distal end portion having a functional element, a shank on the opposite end of the tool, and a substantially circular cylindrical guide portion. The guide portion is located between the functional element and the shank and has at least one visual marker. The at least one marker has at least one recess which is finite in the circumferential direction such that, at the axial location of the recess a section of guide portion having outer radius r is maintained. | 07-21-2011 |
20110168578 | BLISTER PACKAGING - A blister packaging, in particular for dental implants, comprising a web structure to which a rear wall can be fastened in sealing fashion and a plastic film molded part that is made in a single piece together with the web structure, wherein the web structure is equipped with at least two support wings that are angled at about 90° with respect to the web structure and that extend along opposite sides of the web structure. | 07-14-2011 |
20110163470 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING A DATA RECORD DESCRIBING A DENTAL PROSTHESIS PART, SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DENTAL PROSTHESIS PART, METHOD AND DATA RECORD - A system for creating a data record describing a dental prosthesis part, wherein the system comprises means with which a data record can be created, comprising: Entries regarding a plurality of elements that describe the surface or the shape of a dental prosthesis part, wherein for each entry one, two or more attributes are listed. The invention further relates to a corresponding system for producing a dental prosthesis part with a data record, corresponding methods and a corresponding data record. | 07-07-2011 |
20110143315 | ADAPTER FOR TRANSMITTING A TORQUE TO THE MOUNTING PART OF A DENTAL IMPLANT | 06-16-2011 |
20110129798 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AN IMPRESSION CAP ON A TOOTH IMPLANT - Secondary part or securing an impression cap ( | 06-02-2011 |
20110090513 | SCANNING DEVICE FOR SCANNING DENTAL OBJECTS AND A METHOD FOR SCANNING DENTAL OBJECTS - Scanning device for scanning dental objects having a base plate to which dental objects can be attached and a mounting structure such as a mounting plate to which an optical scanning system is attached and means for moving the mounting structure. Furthermore, a method for scanning dental objects includes the steps of (a) attaching a dental object to the base plate of the scanning device, wherein a first angle between the surface of the base plate and the surface of the mounting structure is enclosed or the plane defined by the optical axes of the scanning device, (b) scanning the attached dental object to obtain a first data set, (c) using the means for moving the mounting structure to change the first angle to a second angle, and (d) scanning the attached dental object to obtain a second data set. | 04-21-2011 |
20110082461 | DRILL GUIDE - The present invention relates to a drill guide for use in the dental field. The drill guide comprises a one-part or multi-part grip and at least two guide sleeves which each have an upper end and a lower end, the grip having a top face and an underside. At least part of the underside of the grip is intended to bear on a drill jig. The at least two guide sleeves protrude from the underside of the grip. | 04-07-2011 |
20110056850 | PACKAGE HOUSING FOR AN ELONGATE OBJECT - Package housing for an elongate object ( | 03-10-2011 |
20110020764 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MODEL SUPPORT OF AN ABUTMENT MODEL - The invention relates to a device for holding a model support of an abutment model and also to an insert ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110017623 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DENTAL INSTRUMENT OR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Container ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110017622 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR A DENTAL INSTRUMENT OR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Container for a medical instrument or an implant, in particular a dental instrument or a dental implant ( | 01-27-2011 |
20110003745 | GRANULATE-MATRIX - Composition comprising a granulate selected from the group consisting of autogenous bone material, bone/bone like material from natural sources, synthetic materials and mixtures thereof and a matrix obtainable by a self selective reaction of at least two precursors A and B in the presence of water. A kit for preparing said composition is also described. | 01-06-2011 |
20100311011 | ABUTMENT WITH INLAY FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS - The invention relates to an abutment with inlay for dental implants, comprising an outer abutment part and an inlay, which is disposed apically within the outer abutment part. The inlay has a coronal section, which is suitable for producing a connection between the inlay and the outer abutment part, and an apical region, which is suitable for the detachable connection with a dental implant. The invention wherein the surface of the coronal section of the inlay is constructed in order to positively connect the outer abutment part, which is to be mounted undetachably thereon. | 12-09-2010 |
20100297582 | DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - Dental implant system having an anchoring part adapted for anchoring the dental implant system within bone, said anchoring part having a bone contacting surface. The bone contacting surface is at least partially made of a metal selected from the group of niobium, tantalum and a niobium-tantalum alloy. Said metal is coated on a basic implant body made of a metal selected from the group of titanium, zirconium and a titanium or zirconium alloy, or of a ceramic material. | 11-25-2010 |
20100292146 | COMPOSITE BONE REPAIR MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a sliceable composite bone repair material comprising a porous block-shaped ceramic scaffold and a stabilizing polymer disposed therein. Said ceramic scaffold is a synthetic ceramic material or a naturally-derived material. Additionally said scaffold comprises interconnected macropores. | 11-18-2010 |
20100255441 | SURGICAL DRILL TEMPLATES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention concerns a drill template, comprising: a base body made by casting or rapid prototyping; at least one reinforced portion made by casting or rapid prototyping; and at least one guiding hole within the at least one reinforced portion made by drilling or milling. furthermore, the present invention concerns a method of manufacturing a drill template, comprising the steps of: forming a base body by casting or rapid prototyping; forming at least one reinforced portion by casting or rapid prototyping; and forming at least one guiding hole within the at least one reinforced portion by drilling or milling. | 10-07-2010 |
20100248184 | ONE-PIECE DENTAL DEVICE AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - A dental device, in particular a one-piece dental implant, comprising an outer body made of metal; and an inner body made of plastic or composite, wherein the inner body comprises a core perfectly fitting into a cavity of the outer body, and a method for manufacturing a dental device, in particular a one-piece dental implant, comprising the following steps in any order: manufacturing an outer body of metal; and manufacturing an inner body of plastic or composite material; wherein the inner body comprises a core manufactured within a cavity of the outer body. | 09-30-2010 |
20100233783 | NOVEL METHOD FOR PROTEIN PURIFICATION - Process for purifying a recombinant protein including one or a few procedural steps only. The process combines the step of lysis of the host cell, with the purification of the protein of interest, allowing for a rapid and much more efficient process of purification. The conditions used during the purification process are those of a high temperature and a low pH, allowing for thermostable and acid-resistant recombinant proteins to be isolated from a suspension. The invention also relates to purifying recombinant proteins which are fusion proteins, wherein one part of the protein may be selected from an enamel matrix protein, such as amelogenin. | 09-16-2010 |
20100216916 | METHYLENE BLUE - Composition comprising a polymerizable compound with at least one conjugated unsaturated group and methylene blue to prevent premature polymerization of the polymerizable compound. The methylene blue is present in a concentration of 10 to 5000 ppm. | 08-26-2010 |
20100203476 | CONNECTION ARRANGMENT BETWEEN A DENTAL IMPLANT AND AN ABUTMENT - The present invention relates to a connection arrangement between a dental implant and an abutment, comprising an abutment provided with a first coronal opening and a second apical opening, a screw and a ring, the ring being suitable for holding a screw inserted in the abutment, characterized in that the ring is fixed in the first opening of the abutment with a positive fit or a material joint. | 08-12-2010 |
20100196855 | IMPRESSION POST FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Impression post for a dental implant, having a sleeve-shaped impression cap ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100173261 | RECEIVING ELEMENT FOR AN IMPLANT - A receiving element for a dental implant, comprising a first plate and a second plate, extending perpendicular to the center axis of the receiving element and designed to detachably fix a dental implant in a stable position, wherein the plates are separated by an open portion. | 07-08-2010 |
20100151412 | SET OF DENTAL DRILLS - Set of dental drills having two or more dental drills ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100151411 | DRILL GUIDE - Drill guide ( | 06-17-2010 |
20100143865 | INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING A SCREW STUMP OF A CONNECTING SCREW OF A TOOTH IMPLANT - Instrument for removing a screw stump of a connecting screw of a tooth implant, the instrument including a holding area, a middle area, and a front area with a work area pointing away from the holding area. The work area has a circumferential outer surface and a plurality of thorn-shaped spikes for engagement in an upper end face of the screw stump. | 06-10-2010 |
20100137921 | FIXATION PIN - Fixation pin ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100136500 | DRILL SLEEVE FOR A DENTAL DRILL - Drill sleeve ( | 06-03-2010 |
20100105800 | BARRIER MEMBRANE - Cell-occlusive membrane, obtainable by reaction of at least two precursors in the presence of water. The first precursor A comprises a core and n chains each having a conjugated unsaturated group or a conjugated unsaturated bond, and the second precursor B comprises a core and m chains each having a thiol group, wherein m is greater than or equal to 2, n is greater than or equal to 2, and m+n is greater than or equal to 5. The reaction forms a three dimensional network with crosslinking-points. The adjacent crosslinking-points are connected by a chain having less than 600 atoms. | 04-29-2010 |
20100068674 | ABUTMENT HAVING A CORE | 03-18-2010 |
20100065456 | CASSETTE FOR STORAGE OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS | 03-18-2010 |
20090277809 | PACKAGE SYSTEM FOR A POWDERY, GRANULAR, PASTE-LIKE OR LIQUID STERILE PRODUCT - Package system ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090208903 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090208299 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 08-20-2009 |
20090176191 | CERAMIC DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant is disclosed comprising an anchoring part for anchoring within a bone and comprising a mounting part for receiving a prosthetic build-up construction, wherein the anchoring part and the mounting part are configured integrally of a material comprising zirconia, wherein at least the anchoring part is treated at its outer surface at least partially by a subtractive, removing process, such as by sand blasting or is provided with a coating which facilitates an ossification. | 07-09-2009 |
20090139617 | Binary Titanium-Zirconium Alloy for Surgical Implants and a Suitable Manufacturing Process - The present invention relates to a binary single phase titanium-zirconium alloy suitable for the production of surgical implants. The alloy includes a zirconium content of less than 25% but more than 5% by weight, and 0.1% to 0.3% by weight of oxygen as a strength enhancing additive, and not more than 1% by weight of other strength enhancing additives and technical impurities. | 06-04-2009 |
20090136575 | Protein Formulation - The present invention relates to a new and improved low-concentration formulation of an active enamel substance, such as an enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivative and/or an enamel matrix protein, intended to be used as therapeutic, as propylacetic and/or as cosmetic agent. In the present invention, said active enamel substance is incorporated into a polymeric matrix, which is either suitable for cellular in-growth, or cell-occlusive. The active enamel substance can be incorporated into the polymeric matrix so that it is released by degradation of the polymeric matrix, by enzymatic action and/or by diffusion. Comprised in the invention is thus in particular a new pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic formulation of an active enamel substance at a lower total concentration within the formulation, wherein a spatial and/or selective regulation of release of said active enamel substance permits a greater percentage of the active enamel substance to be released at the time of appropriate cellular activity. | 05-28-2009 |
20090060999 | PROTEIN FORMULATION - The present invention relates to a new and improved low-concentration formulation of an active enamel substance, such as an enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivative and/or an enamel matrix protein, intended to be used as therapeutic, as prophylactic and/or as cosmetic agent. In the present invention, said active enamel substance is incorporated into a polymeric matrix, which is either suitable for cellular in-growth, or cell-occlusive. The active enamel substance can be incorporated into the polymeric matrix so that it is released by degradation of the polymeric matrix, by enzymatic action and/or by diffusion. | 03-05-2009 |
20080293017 | Try-in implant with angulated attachment portion - A try-in implant for verifying the position and angulation of a pilot hole and thereby providing a visual impression of the final implant position. The try-in implant comprises a body portion to be received in the pilot hole, a neck portion formed above the body portion and an attachment portion formed above the neck portion. The attachment portion is angulated. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293016 | TRY-IN IMPLANT WITH HANDLE - A try-in implant for verifying the position and angulation of a pilot hole and thereby providing a visual impression of the final implant position. The try-in implant comprises a body portion to be received in the pilot hole, a neck portion formed above the body portion, and an attachment portion formed above the neck portion. The attachment portion includes a handle to ensure easy and safe handling of the try-in implant. | 11-27-2008 |
20080293013 | Try-in implant with snap fit assembly - A try-in implant for verifying the position and angulation of a pilot hole. The try-in implant comprises a body portion to be received in the pilot hole, a neck portion formed above the body portion, and an attachment portion formed above the neck portion. The attachment portion comprises a crown-like cap, which is mounted on the attachment portion by a snap fit assembly. | 11-27-2008 |
20080261179 | DENTAL IMPLANT HAVING A SURFACE MADE OF A CERAMIC MATERIAL - A dental implant having a surface made of a ceramic material. The dental implant is characterized in that the surface has a topography defined by a Core Roughness Depth S | 10-23-2008 |
20080261178 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A TOPOGRAPHY TO THE SURFACE OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - A process for providing a topography to the surface of a dental implant, said surface being made of a ceramic material. At least a part of the surface of the dental implant is etched with an etching solution comprising hydrofluoric acid at a temperature of at least 70° C. Thereby, discrete grains or agglomerates of grains are removed from the ceramic material. | 10-23-2008 |
20080254412 | Gingivaformer - A gingivaformer for a dental implant, wherein the gingivaformer is manufactured from a mixture of PEEK base material with a fraction of 95 to 99% by weight and at least one dye with a fraction of 1 to 5% by weight, so that the gingivaformer is flesh-colored. | 10-16-2008 |
20080248320 | Coating for Parts Made of Titanium or the Alloy Thereof or Preventing Cold Welding - The invention refers, among others, to a PVD method for the coating of elements made of titanium or titanium alloy to prevent cold welding. This method includes at least the following steps:
| 10-09-2008 |
20080233538 | TWO-PART SCREW FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - A two-part screw for a dental implant with a screw rod and a nut, which is sized so as to be received into a screw passage channel of an abutment in an axially secured manner, and which is formed with an inner thread for screwing connection to a first coronal thread on the screw rod, the screw rod being furnished with a second apical thread, which is formed to screwingly connect the screw to the dental implant; the construction made up of screw rod and nut can be replaced with a screw with a screw bush. | 09-25-2008 |