Patent ID: 6299448
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: A61C

Abstract:
A method for restoration of dental tissue, and providing an implant device for attaching artificial teeth comprising the steps of:(i) preserving and dressing the cavity created by the extraction of a tooth;(ii) estimating or measuring the parameters of the cavity or lesion formed within the bone and gum tissues;(iii) providing a stent assembly comprising an expandable stent made from a shape-memory material, said stent having a sleeve of porous fabric at least partially covering said stent, said stent assembly generally conforming to the parameters of said cavity or lesion;(iv) positioning the said stent assembly within the cavity or lesion; and(v) delivering an in situ polymerizable, exothermic polymer system to the inner space of the said assembly to provide internal structure to the assembly.