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Implant Tooth

Invention SummaryDental implants do not come with a tooth. Instead, teeth are fashioned after the implant is surgically placed into the bone. As fabrication of the tooth does not begin until after the implant is place, each dentist must create a custom temporary implant while the permanent implant that replicates the original tooth is fabricated. Its...

Published: 11/21/2019 | Inventor(s): Mark Durham

Keywords(s): Dental, Medical Devices

Category(s): Dental, Medical Devices

Dentists' Rubber Spatula

Invention SummaryA new tool for removing dental cement has been developed. Cement is used to secure a dental crown to a human tooth. When cement is left on the outside of the crown it creates periodontitis which will lead to tooth or implant loss. Removing this cement can be difficult using current tools. This technology is a rubber spatula made from...

Published: 11/2/2017 | Inventor(s): Mark Durham

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Category(s): Dentistry

Progress Shift

Invention SummaryVirtual reality is a rapidly growing industry that will be used with increasing frequency in the coming years for education and training of individuals. Virtual reality learning environments allow for the user to learn complex and dangerous procedures in an environment where failure is tolerated. They are also very useful in fields...

Published: 5/13/2019 | Inventor(s): Mark Durham

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Category(s): Computing, Simulation & Modeling

Novel Cad/Cam Milled Removable/Fixed Attachment System

Invention SummaryA new system for the implantation and support of dental prostheses that utilizes CAD/CAM dentistry and milling has been developed. This novel method does not require screws and allows edentulous (toothless) patients to remove and clean affixed dentures – which cannot be done with current implants because of the screws typically...

Published: 6/6/2019 | Inventor(s): Mark Durham

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Category(s): ClassI/ClassII, Medical Devices