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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 16, 2007
Filed:
Mar. 13, 2002
Michael R. Klardie, Bloomington, MN (US);
Robert D. Carter, Apply Valley, MN (US);
Michael R. Klardie, Bloomington, MN (US);
Robert D. Carter, Apply Valley, MN (US);
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc., Chaska, MN (US);
Abstract
An Implant/Abutment Impressioning cap. The impression cap is multi-vented and configured to uniquely fit over an abutment/implant assembly and grasp the implant via a novel flange and internal geometry design. The flange is located at the bottom of the impression cap forming a bottom rim and is constructed to grasp the collar of an implant in a press/friction fit manner. The internal geometry of the impression cap forms surfaces which mirror those of the abutment/implant assembly. The flange of the impression cap automatically captures the implant margin by pushing gingival tissue away when the component is seated.