US4176706A
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Apparatus and method for making bridgework
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-06-29
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Granted: 1979-12-04
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Expires: 1997-06-29
Abstract
Abstract The specification discloses a tooth-shaped member including a central insert which is removable from a facing in order to make the supporting framework for a dental bridge. An appropriate size and shape of a tooth-shaped member is selected and aligned in a gap between built up wax crowns of abutment teeth. The insert extends across the facing and is adhesively bonded at the ends thereof to the adjacent wax crowns. The facing is then removed from the insert. The wax crowns are cut down to the desired shape and the insert and crowns are removed as a single unit. The unit is then cast to form a bridge framework which is coated with porcelain to form artificial teeth.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry C. Been
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:37
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61C; A61C13/00; A61C13/225; A61C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A method of making a frame for a dental bridge utilizing a die which is a pattern of a patient's teeth including a gap formed between two abutment teeth, which comprises the steps of: forming a temporary crown pattern on each abutment tooth of the die of a material capable of being dissipated at a temperature below the vaporizing temperatures of metals, inserting between said crown patterns a tooth-shaped facing member having a groove on the lingual side which extends between the contact areas thereof, said groove containing a temporary removable rigid insert formed of a material capable of being dissipated at a temperature less than the vaporizing of metals, joining the ends of said insert to the sides of said crown patterns, removing said facing member from said insert, removing said crown patterns and said insert as a unit from said die, forming a hollow cast by surrounding said unit with casting plaster and dissipating said unit by heating to a temperature below the vaporizing temperature of metals, and casting a metal frame for a dental bridge from said hollow cast.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
182 words
A method of making a frame for a dental bridge utilizing a die which is a pattern of a patient's teeth including a gap formed between two abutment teeth, which comprises the steps of: forming a temporary crown pattern on each abutment tooth of the die of a material capable of being dissipated at a temperature below the vaporizing temperatures of metals, inserting between said crown patterns a tooth-shaped facing member having a groove on the lingual side which extends between the contact areas thereof, said groove containing a temporary removable rigid insert formed of a material capable of being dissipated at a temperature less than the vaporizing of metals, joining the ends of said insert to the sides of said crown patterns, removing said facing member from said insert, removing said crown patterns and said insert as a unit from said die, forming a hollow cast by surrounding said unit with casting plaster and dissipating said unit by heating to a temperature below the vaporizing temperature of metals, and casting a metal frame for a dental bridge from said hollow cast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method of making a frame for a dental bridge as recited in claim 1 further including the step of rubber wheeling said metal frame with a diamond burr to condition the surface of said metal frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of making a frame for a dental bridge as recited in claim 2 further including the step of applying a layer of opaque on said metal frame to block the color thereof.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-12-03 | 1983-06-04 | 1983-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-03 | 1987-06-04 | 1987-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-03 | 1991-06-04 | 1991-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |