Joel Allen David

US Patent:

20210038351, Feb 11, 2021

Filed:

Jan 29, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/965641

Inventors:

Joel DAVID - Jacksonville FL, US
Daniel NOORTHOEK - Boca Raton FL, US
Miro KALINOWSKI - Jacksonville FL, US

International Classification:

A61C 13/00
A61C 13/01

Abstract:

Described herein are systems and methods for hybrid denture fabrication. The systems and methods improve the efficiency of the fabrication process for both the dental service provider (e.g., dentist, dental surgeon, etc.) and the patient. A permanent hybrid prosthesis (e.g., the bridge and its reinforcing bar) can be fabricated within 24 hours of the surgical procedure using the systems and methods described herein. This makes it possible to deliverer the permanent hybrid prosthesis within 48 hours (or even within 24 hours) of the surgical procedure. Additionally, the system and methods eliminate the need to provide the patient with a temporary denture following the surgery. Further, the systems and methods substantially reduce the patients chair-time and/or the number of patient visits.