Patent ID: 7281924
Filing Date: 2007-10-16
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
1. A dental appliance anchor apparatus, comprising: an implant anchor having a tapered threaded post for engagement with a bone and an upper circular receptacle, the outside area of the upper circular receptacle having gripping portions for engaging with a tightening device, the upper receptacle having a lateral undercut reservoir for accepting an adhesive, wherein the threaded post includes threads that have a substantially flat top land; and an angled support having a slotted lower circular base and an upper female prosthesis receptacle for engaging a dental prosthesis, the slotted lower circular base having a first longitudinal axis and the upper female prosthesis receptacle having a second longitudinal axis, the second longitudinal axis and the first longitudinal axis forming a mounting angle with respect to one another, wherein the slotted lower circular base of the angled support is secured within the upper circular receptacle of the implant anchor wherein the angled support is rotatable within the upper circular receptacle for optimizing its position prior to being secured with the adhesive.