Patent ID: 6152738
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
An apparatus for a prosthetic tooth for attachment to a human jaw bone, comprising:a) a cup-like generally upright standing housing being hollow therein having an opening on a first end and being pointed on a second end, said second end being the lower end;b) said cup-like housing fabricated from materials having a low modulus of elasticity, whereby said housing functions as a normal tooth under masticatory loads;c) external fastening means positioned on said cup-like housing, said external fastening means for attachment to the jaw bone, whereby said cup-like housing is fastened to the jaw bone;d) internal fastening means positioned interior of said cup-like housing, whereby an implant can be fastened to said cup-like housing; and,e) an implant for being fastened to said internal fastening means of said cup-like housing.