Patent ID: 11944516
Assignee: EVOLLUTION IP HOLDINGS, INC.
Field: Medical technology (Instruments)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 3:
4. The dental implant of claim 1, further comprising a crest relief feature formed at the crest portion of the three-dimensional thread, at least a portion of the crest relief feature being curved to define a non-linear and inwardly-recessed indent so as to lessen frictional engagement of the crest portion with a substance intended to receive the implant, wherein the crest portion proximal the distal portion of the three-dimensional thread form defines two generally outwardly-extending extensions comprising end surfaces, and wherein the crest relief feature is generally positioned between the extensions such that a discontinuous surface profile is provided from an end surface of one of the extensions, along the crest relief feature, and to the end surface of the other one of the extensions.