Patent ID: 9078719
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A dental implant system comprising: a lower implant body configured to be implanted in bone; an upper implant body coupled to the lower implant body, thereby forming a cavity between the upper and lower implant bodies, the upper implant body comprising an internal surface and an opening to the cavity, the opening having a perimeter; a one-piece rotatable, swivelable anchor comprising: an abutment having a central bore and a lower surface configured to abut the upper implant body; a fastener attached to the shaft to fasten the abutment to the anchor, the fastener being recessed fully within the bore and being tightenable onto the shaft to secure an angular position of the abutment relative to the upper implant body; and a flexure disposed within the cavity and configured (a) to urge the base toward the upper implant body such that the first substantially spherical surface is at least partially in contact with the internal surface upon coupling the upper implant body to the lower implant body with the base of the anchor disposed within the cavity and (b) to maintain the first substantially spherical surface in contact with the perimeter of the opening during a tooth restoration process.