Patent ID: 6273720
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A press fit dental implant system comprising an implant having an apical portion with a straight section and a tapered section for insertion into a alveolar receptor site formed in the jawbone to receive the implant with the implant having an occlusal end and a proximal end, a collar having a beveled section extending superiorly from the apical portion, a threadless cavity extending interiorly from the occlusal end of the implant partially into its apical portion with the threadless cavity having a conical area within the beveled section of the collar and a recessed annular groove formed in said conical area below the occlusal end of the implant, a removable healing cap adapted to be placed into the threadless cavity of said implant with said healing cap having a beveled section contoured to match the beveled section in said collar, an annular resilient shoulder projecting from its beveled area to engage said recessed annular groove in said threadless cavity for forming a sealed interlock during an extended healing period, a domed top having at least one depressed area adapted to enable the top of the healing cap to be gripped mechanically or with the use of fingers for removal of the healing cap and a post abutment member for insertion into the threadless cavity of the implant after removal of the healing cap.