Patent ID: 8475167
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A method of implanting a dental implant in the maxillary or mandibular jaws of a mammal so as to promote-reduced healing time and improved bone fusion comprising the steps of: providing a magnetic base structure having a body that is formed substantially of a biocompatible magnetic material, said magnetic base structure comprising a portion of the implant that is configured to be inserted into a cavity in the jawbone into which it is implanted; providing a receptor device adapted to be attached to said magnetic base structure; providing a prosthesis, said prosthesis including a donor device configured to be removably attached to said magnetic base structure, said prosthesis further including one or more replacement teeth; implanting the magnetic base structure in said cavity in the jawbone of the mammal to promote osseointegration, reduce healing time and enhance bone fusion with surrounding tissue or bone by establishing a bacteriostatic environment that reduces bacterial interference with a healing process; and attaching said prosthesis to said magnetic base structure utilizing said donor device and receptor device.