Patent ID: 9072567
Filing Date: 2015-07-07
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A dental superstructure attaching system for use with a dental implant, said dental superstructure attaching system comprising: (i) a longitudinal member being connectable with an implant or an implant connecting member via an at least partially curved interface area at a proximal end of said longitudinal member, said longitudinal member comprising a main member; and a lever member; wherein said longitudinal member further comprises means for urging said lever member and said main member away from each other, such that said longitudinal member is secured to said implant or implant connecting member; and (ii) a casing for attachment to a dental superstructure on an outer surface of the casing, said casing comprising a cavity for housing the longitudinal member, such that when urging said lever member and said main member away from each other, the longitudinal member is secured in said cavity; and (iii) wherein said means for urging said lever member and said main member away from each other comprises a screw inserted into a threaded through hole of said main member and engaging with said threads of said through hole such that the screw protrudes outside the main member and pushes the lever member away from said main member, and said casing having a through hole in a side wall thereof, said through hole in the side wall communicating with said cavity and corresponding in position to the through hole of said main member.