| Straumann Holding AG Patent applications |
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| 20120130491 | MEDICAL PROSTHETIC DEVICES HAVING IMPROVED BIOCOMPATIBILITY - The invention relates to a medical prosthetic device having a metal material, such as titanium or an alloy thereof, where the surface parts of the metal material are coated with a layer of a corresponding hydroxide material, such as titanium hydroxide. Preferably, the hydroxide layer includes one or more biomolecule substances associated therewith. The invention also relates to an electrolytic process for the preparation of a medical prosthetic device. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120129129 | MEDICAL CLEANING KIT - The present invention relates to the field of cleaning and/or conditioning of biological and dental implant surfaces. More particularly, the invention relates to a kit comprising a) a cleaning device said cleaning device ( | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120035889 | DETERMINING POSITION AND ORIENTATION OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - Method for determining a position and an orientation of a dental implant includes scanning a surface of a scan body connected to the implant wherein a plurality of data points is determined which correspond to positions of points that are located on the surface of the scan body. The method further included reconstructing at least three planes based on the data points, reconstructing intersection information of the reconstructed planes, where the intersection information includes the reconstruction of straight intersection lines and of intersection points, and determining the position and the orientation of the implant based on the reconstructed intersection information. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120029883 | COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD FOR VIRTUALLY MODIFYING A DIGITAL MODEL OF A DENTAL RESTORATION AND A COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - Computer-implemented method for virtually modifying a digital model of a dental restoration, wherein a user selects a point on the surface of the dental restoration, wherein a sphere having the selected point as its centre is automatically displayed, wherein the user may define to add material to or remove material from the dental restoration inside the sphere to generate a modified part of the dental restoration and leaving the rest of the dental restoration unmodified, wherein the step of adding material to or removing material from the dental restoration is automatically performed in real time on a display. Further, the invention is related to a computer-readable medium having stored thereon instructions which when executed by a processor perform the method steps of the inventive computer-implemented method. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20110318708 | CERAMIC DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant is disclosed comprising an anchoring part for anchoring within a bone and comprising a mounting part for receiving a prosthetic build-up construction, wherein the anchoring part and the mounting part are configured integrally of a material comprising zirconia, wherein at least the anchoring part is treated at its outer surface at least partially by a subtractive, removing process, such as by sand blasting or is provided with a coating which facilitates an ossification. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110312891 | ENAMEL MATRIX DERIVATIVE FRACTION C - Isolated active compound of a naturally occurring fraction of Enamel Matrix Derivatives (EMD), having at least one of each two N-terminal polypeptide fragments of amelogenin, which are at least 95% identical to an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ. ID. No:1 and/or 2. The invention relates to the use of said isolated active compound of a fraction and/or of the fraction itself, and/or the at least one of each two polypeptide fragments for use as a medicament and/or for the manufacture of a pharmaceutical composition for a variety of different medical indications such as inducing and/or promoting cementogenesis, bone growth and/or binding between parts of living mineralised tissue, for bonding of a piece of living mineralised tissue to a bonding site on a piece of other living tissue, for endorsing binding between hard tissues, for inducing regeneration of dentin, and/or for filling a mineralized wound cavity and/or tissue defect following from a procedure and/or trauma. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110306013 | ABUTMENT FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Abutment for a dental implant ( | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110301240 | CONDITIONING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a composition for the conditioning of a dental mineralized surface and/or a dental implant and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of a dental implant having a metal containing surface. The composition comprises EDTA in a concentration of 21-55% by weight and having a pH of 9.0 or above. The high pH of the composition allows more EDTA to be dissolved and the composition is useful for the conditioning of mineralized dental surfaces and/or surfaces of dental implants. The composition of the invention may thus be used for the conditioning of mineralized dental surfaces and dental implant surfaces in order to remove e.g. biofilm, debris, bacteria, bacterial toxins etc and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant having a metallic surface. The invention is also directed to a kit comprising the composition of the invention and a device to apply the composition to a surface in need of conditioning. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110300233 | CONDITIONING COMPOSITION - The present invention is directed to a composition for the conditioning of a dental mineralized surface and/or a dental implant and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of a dental implant having a metal containing surface. The composition comprises EDTA in a concentration of about 21-55% by weight and hydrogen peroxide at a concentration of about 2-4% by weight. The composition of the invention may be used for the conditioning of mineralized dental surfaces and dental implant surfaces in order to remove e.g. biofilm, debris, bacteria, bacterial toxins etc and/or for increasing the hydrophilicity of an implant having a metal containing surface. The invention is also directed to a kit comprising the composition of the invention and a device to apply the composition to a surface in need of conditioning. | 12-08-2011 |
| 20110294093 | IMPLANT ANALOG - The present invention refers to an analog implant for a dental model which has such a geometry as to allow its height positioning, axial positioning and angular orientation in a bore or blind hole of a dental model, the analog implant having a distal portion and a proximal portion, where the proximal portion has a rotationally symmetric geometry in a cross-section which is perpendicular to the axis of the proximal portion, where the rotationally symmetric geometry is adapted to ensure securing against rotation and repositioning of the analog implant in a bore or blind hole of a dental model, the external geometry of the proximal portion being such that the analog implant can be removed from the dental model, and where a proximally positioned shoulder of the distal portion forms a height stop which allows precise height positioning of the analog implant on the dental model or on the soft tissue of the dental model, respectively. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110294090 | NON-INVASIVE REFERENCE DEVICE - Non-invasive reference device to be temporarily fixed on a tooth. The reference device is made of biocompatible, radiopaque material and allows the determination of anatomical structures in a jaw. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110236854 | IMPRESSION CAP FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Impression cap for a dental implant, with a recess ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110232073 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110177469 | DENTAL TOOLS FOR GUIDED SURGERY - Surgical tool for use in guided surgery comprising a distal end portion having a functional element, a shank on the opposite end of the tool, and a substantially circular cylindrical guide portion. The guide portion is located between the functional element and the shank and has at least one visual marker. The at least one marker has at least one recess which is finite in the circumferential direction such that, at the axial location of the recess a section of guide portion having outer radius r is maintained. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110168578 | BLISTER PACKAGING - A blister packaging, in particular for dental implants, comprising a web structure to which a rear wall can be fastened in sealing fashion and a plastic film molded part that is made in a single piece together with the web structure, wherein the web structure is equipped with at least two support wings that are angled at about 90° with respect to the web structure and that extend along opposite sides of the web structure. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110163470 | SYSTEM FOR CREATING A DATA RECORD DESCRIBING A DENTAL PROSTHESIS PART, SYSTEM FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A DENTAL PROSTHESIS PART, METHOD AND DATA RECORD - A system for creating a data record describing a dental prosthesis part, wherein the system comprises means with which a data record can be created, comprising: Entries regarding a plurality of elements that describe the surface or the shape of a dental prosthesis part, wherein for each entry one, two or more attributes are listed. The invention further relates to a corresponding system for producing a dental prosthesis part with a data record, corresponding methods and a corresponding data record. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110143315 | ADAPTER FOR TRANSMITTING A TORQUE TO THE MOUNTING PART OF A DENTAL IMPLANT | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110129798 | DEVICE FOR MOUNTING AN IMPRESSION CAP ON A TOOTH IMPLANT - Secondary part or securing an impression cap ( | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110090513 | SCANNING DEVICE FOR SCANNING DENTAL OBJECTS AND A METHOD FOR SCANNING DENTAL OBJECTS - Scanning device for scanning dental objects having a base plate to which dental objects can be attached and a mounting structure such as a mounting plate to which an optical scanning system is attached and means for moving the mounting structure. Furthermore, a method for scanning dental objects includes the steps of (a) attaching a dental object to the base plate of the scanning device, wherein a first angle between the surface of the base plate and the surface of the mounting structure is enclosed or the plane defined by the optical axes of the scanning device, (b) scanning the attached dental object to obtain a first data set, (c) using the means for moving the mounting structure to change the first angle to a second angle, and (d) scanning the attached dental object to obtain a second data set. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110082461 | DRILL GUIDE - The present invention relates to a drill guide for use in the dental field. The drill guide comprises a one-part or multi-part grip and at least two guide sleeves which each have an upper end and a lower end, the grip having a top face and an underside. At least part of the underside of the grip is intended to bear on a drill jig. The at least two guide sleeves protrude from the underside of the grip. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110056850 | PACKAGE HOUSING FOR AN ELONGATE OBJECT - Package housing for an elongate object ( | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110020764 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING A MODEL SUPPORT OF AN ABUTMENT MODEL - The invention relates to a device for holding a model support of an abutment model and also to an insert ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110017623 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR FOR A DENTAL INSTRUMENT OR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Container ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110017622 | CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, IN PARTICULAR A DENTAL INSTRUMENT OR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Container for a medical instrument or an implant, in particular a dental instrument or a dental implant ( | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110003745 | GRANULATE-MATRIX - Composition comprising a granulate selected from the group consisting of autogenous bone material, bone/bone like material from natural sources, synthetic materials and mixtures thereof and a matrix obtainable by a self selective reaction of at least two precursors A and B in the presence of water. A kit for preparing said composition is also described. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20100311011 | ABUTMENT WITH INLAY FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS - The invention relates to an abutment with inlay for dental implants, comprising an outer abutment part and an inlay, which is disposed apically within the outer abutment part. The inlay has a coronal section, which is suitable for producing a connection between the inlay and the outer abutment part, and an apical region, which is suitable for the detachable connection with a dental implant. The invention wherein the surface of the coronal section of the inlay is constructed in order to positively connect the outer abutment part, which is to be mounted undetachably thereon. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100297582 | DENTAL IMPLANT SYSTEM - Dental implant system having an anchoring part adapted for anchoring the dental implant system within bone, said anchoring part having a bone contacting surface. The bone contacting surface is at least partially made of a metal selected from the group of niobium, tantalum and a niobium-tantalum alloy. Said metal is coated on a basic implant body made of a metal selected from the group of titanium, zirconium and a titanium or zirconium alloy, or of a ceramic material. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100292146 | COMPOSITE BONE REPAIR MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a sliceable composite bone repair material comprising a porous block-shaped ceramic scaffold and a stabilizing polymer disposed therein. Said ceramic scaffold is a synthetic ceramic material or a naturally-derived material. Additionally said scaffold comprises interconnected macropores. | 11-18-2010 |
| 20100255441 | SURGICAL DRILL TEMPLATES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The present invention concerns a drill template, comprising: a base body made by casting or rapid prototyping; at least one reinforced portion made by casting or rapid prototyping; and at least one guiding hole within the at least one reinforced portion made by drilling or milling. furthermore, the present invention concerns a method of manufacturing a drill template, comprising the steps of: forming a base body by casting or rapid prototyping; forming at least one reinforced portion by casting or rapid prototyping; and forming at least one guiding hole within the at least one reinforced portion by drilling or milling. | 10-07-2010 |
| 20100248184 | ONE-PIECE DENTAL DEVICE AND METHOD TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - A dental device, in particular a one-piece dental implant, comprising an outer body made of metal; and an inner body made of plastic or composite, wherein the inner body comprises a core perfectly fitting into a cavity of the outer body, and a method for manufacturing a dental device, in particular a one-piece dental implant, comprising the following steps in any order: manufacturing an outer body of metal; and manufacturing an inner body of plastic or composite material; wherein the inner body comprises a core manufactured within a cavity of the outer body. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100233783 | NOVEL METHOD FOR PROTEIN PURIFICATION - Process for purifying a recombinant protein including one or a few procedural steps only. The process combines the step of lysis of the host cell, with the purification of the protein of interest, allowing for a rapid and much more efficient process of purification. The conditions used during the purification process are those of a high temperature and a low pH, allowing for thermostable and acid-resistant recombinant proteins to be isolated from a suspension. The invention also relates to purifying recombinant proteins which are fusion proteins, wherein one part of the protein may be selected from an enamel matrix protein, such as amelogenin. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100216916 | METHYLENE BLUE - Composition comprising a polymerizable compound with at least one conjugated unsaturated group and methylene blue to prevent premature polymerization of the polymerizable compound. The methylene blue is present in a concentration of 10 to 5000 ppm. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100203476 | CONNECTION ARRANGMENT BETWEEN A DENTAL IMPLANT AND AN ABUTMENT - The present invention relates to a connection arrangement between a dental implant and an abutment, comprising an abutment provided with a first coronal opening and a second apical opening, a screw and a ring, the ring being suitable for holding a screw inserted in the abutment, characterized in that the ring is fixed in the first opening of the abutment with a positive fit or a material joint. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100196855 | IMPRESSION POST FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Impression post for a dental implant, having a sleeve-shaped impression cap ( | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100173261 | RECEIVING ELEMENT FOR AN IMPLANT - A receiving element for a dental implant, comprising a first plate and a second plate, extending perpendicular to the center axis of the receiving element and designed to detachably fix a dental implant in a stable position, wherein the plates are separated by an open portion. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100151412 | SET OF DENTAL DRILLS - Set of dental drills having two or more dental drills ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100151411 | DRILL GUIDE - Drill guide ( | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100143865 | INSTRUMENT FOR REMOVING A SCREW STUMP OF A CONNECTING SCREW OF A TOOTH IMPLANT - Instrument for removing a screw stump of a connecting screw of a tooth implant, the instrument including a holding area, a middle area, and a front area with a work area pointing away from the holding area. The work area has a circumferential outer surface and a plurality of thorn-shaped spikes for engagement in an upper end face of the screw stump. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100137921 | FIXATION PIN - Fixation pin ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100136500 | DRILL SLEEVE FOR A DENTAL DRILL - Drill sleeve ( | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100105800 | BARRIER MEMBRANE - Cell-occlusive membrane, obtainable by reaction of at least two precursors in the presence of water. The first precursor A comprises a core and n chains each having a conjugated unsaturated group or a conjugated unsaturated bond, and the second precursor B comprises a core and m chains each having a thiol group, wherein m is greater than or equal to 2, n is greater than or equal to 2, and m+n is greater than or equal to 5. The reaction forms a three dimensional network with crosslinking-points. The adjacent crosslinking-points are connected by a chain having less than 600 atoms. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100068674 | ABUTMENT HAVING A CORE | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100065456 | CASSETTE FOR STORAGE OF MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS | 03-18-2010 |
| 20090277809 | PACKAGE SYSTEM FOR A POWDERY, GRANULAR, PASTE-LIKE OR LIQUID STERILE PRODUCT - Package system ( | 11-12-2009 |
| 20090208903 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090208299 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE ROTARY CUTTING TOOLS AND DISPOSABLE ROTARY TOOL FOR DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The shank ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090176191 | CERAMIC DENTAL IMPLANT - A dental implant is disclosed comprising an anchoring part for anchoring within a bone and comprising a mounting part for receiving a prosthetic build-up construction, wherein the anchoring part and the mounting part are configured integrally of a material comprising zirconia, wherein at least the anchoring part is treated at its outer surface at least partially by a subtractive, removing process, such as by sand blasting or is provided with a coating which facilitates an ossification. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090139617 | Binary Titanium-Zirconium Alloy for Surgical Implants and a Suitable Manufacturing Process - The present invention relates to a binary single phase titanium-zirconium alloy suitable for the production of surgical implants. The alloy includes a zirconium content of less than 25% but more than 5% by weight, and 0.1% to 0.3% by weight of oxygen as a strength enhancing additive, and not more than 1% by weight of other strength enhancing additives and technical impurities. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090136575 | Protein Formulation - The present invention relates to a new and improved low-concentration formulation of an active enamel substance, such as an enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivative and/or an enamel matrix protein, intended to be used as therapeutic, as propylacetic and/or as cosmetic agent. In the present invention, said active enamel substance is incorporated into a polymeric matrix, which is either suitable for cellular in-growth, or cell-occlusive. The active enamel substance can be incorporated into the polymeric matrix so that it is released by degradation of the polymeric matrix, by enzymatic action and/or by diffusion. Comprised in the invention is thus in particular a new pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic formulation of an active enamel substance at a lower total concentration within the formulation, wherein a spatial and/or selective regulation of release of said active enamel substance permits a greater percentage of the active enamel substance to be released at the time of appropriate cellular activity. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090060999 | PROTEIN FORMULATION - The present invention relates to a new and improved low-concentration formulation of an active enamel substance, such as an enamel matrix, enamel matrix derivative and/or an enamel matrix protein, intended to be used as therapeutic, as prophylactic and/or as cosmetic agent. In the present invention, said active enamel substance is incorporated into a polymeric matrix, which is either suitable for cellular in-growth, or cell-occlusive. The active enamel substance can be incorporated into the polymeric matrix so that it is released by degradation of the polymeric matrix, by enzymatic action and/or by diffusion. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20080293017 | Try-in implant with angulated attachment portion - A try-in implant for verifying the position and angulation of a pilot hole and thereby providing a visual impression of the final implant position. The try-in implant comprises a body portion to be received in the pilot hole, a neck portion formed above the body portion and an attachment portion formed above the neck portion. The attachment portion is angulated. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080293016 | TRY-IN IMPLANT WITH HANDLE - A try-in implant for verifying the position and angulation of a pilot hole and thereby providing a visual impression of the final implant position. The try-in implant comprises a body portion to be received in the pilot hole, a neck portion formed above the body portion, and an attachment portion formed above the neck portion. The attachment portion includes a handle to ensure easy and safe handling of the try-in implant. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080293013 | Try-in implant with snap fit assembly - A try-in implant for verifying the position and angulation of a pilot hole. The try-in implant comprises a body portion to be received in the pilot hole, a neck portion formed above the body portion, and an attachment portion formed above the neck portion. The attachment portion comprises a crown-like cap, which is mounted on the attachment portion by a snap fit assembly. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080261179 | DENTAL IMPLANT HAVING A SURFACE MADE OF A CERAMIC MATERIAL - A dental implant having a surface made of a ceramic material. The dental implant is characterized in that the surface has a topography defined by a Core Roughness Depth S | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080261178 | PROCESS FOR PROVIDING A TOPOGRAPHY TO THE SURFACE OF A DENTAL IMPLANT - A process for providing a topography to the surface of a dental implant, said surface being made of a ceramic material. At least a part of the surface of the dental implant is etched with an etching solution comprising hydrofluoric acid at a temperature of at least 70° C. Thereby, discrete grains or agglomerates of grains are removed from the ceramic material. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080254412 | Gingivaformer - A gingivaformer for a dental implant, wherein the gingivaformer is manufactured from a mixture of PEEK base material with a fraction of 95 to 99% by weight and at least one dye with a fraction of 1 to 5% by weight, so that the gingivaformer is flesh-colored. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080248320 | Coating for Parts Made of Titanium or the Alloy Thereof or Preventing Cold Welding - The invention refers, among others, to a PVD method for the coating of elements made of titanium or titanium alloy to prevent cold welding. This method includes at least the following steps:
| 10-09-2008 |
| 20080233538 | TWO-PART SCREW FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - A two-part screw for a dental implant with a screw rod and a nut, which is sized so as to be received into a screw passage channel of an abutment in an axially secured manner, and which is formed with an inner thread for screwing connection to a first coronal thread on the screw rod, the screw rod being furnished with a second apical thread, which is formed to screwingly connect the screw to the dental implant; the construction made up of screw rod and nut can be replaced with a screw with a screw bush. | 09-25-2008 |
