Patent ID: 8038442
Filing Date: 2011-10-18
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A system comprising: a first dental component comprising: a body comprising a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface extending between the proximal end and the distal end, the body having a longitudinal axis and the proximal end defining a top surface that is substantially flat and extends towards and is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and an open socket formed in the top surface, the open socket comprising a substantially conical portion extending from the top surface, an interlock portion comprising at least one flat side positioned below the substantially conical portion, and a threaded portion comprising a thread positioned below the interlock portion; a second dental component comprising a superstructure for supporting an implant supported bridge, the superstructure comprising a plurality of distally extending posts, each post comprising a lower surface configured to abut against the top surface of the first dental component and a centering post extending from the lower surface and configured to be adjacent to the conical portion of the open socket in a clearance fit; and a third dental component comprising an upper portion and a lower portion configured to fit within the open socket, the lower portion comprising an interlock region configured to mate with the interlock portion of the dental implant and a conical region configured to mate with the conical portion of the dental implant in a tapered fit; wherein the second and third dental component are interchangeably connected onto the first dental component.