Owner, Dmd Ms Pa, President, Treasurer, Secretary:
Barry A. Kligerman (Owner, Dmd Ms Pa, President, Treasurer, Secretary)
Professional information
Dr. Barry A Kligerman, Fort Lauderdale FL - DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine)
Specialties:
Periodontics
Address:
2480 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale 33308 (954) 771-9090 (Phone), (954) 776-9909 (Fax)
Languages:
English
Education:
Medical School No Information Available As To Scientific Medical Education
Implant Supported Dental Prosthesis Foundation Bar
US Patent:
6692254, Feb 17, 2004
Filed:
Feb 1, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/061649
Inventors:
Barry A. Kligerman - Plantation FL 33322 John C. Stone - Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 Michael Peterson - Delray Beach FL 33444
International Classification:
A61C 800
US Classification:
433173
Abstract:
Apparatus and method for fastening a denture plate with many artificial teeth to a plurality of implants screwed into the bone is disclosed that may be completed on the same day as surgical implantation of the implants. The denture plate is prepared before surgery. A rigid metal bar is prepared that is fitted to register with the implants after the implants have been implanted. The rigid metal bar is affixed to the denture plate. Screws through the bar are received into the top of each implant to thereby secure the bar and the attached denture plate to the implants. This distributes the tooth forces among the implants for enhanced function. The bar is composed of a metal attachment for each implant. A pair of wings extends out from each attachment. The attachments are temporarily mounted on the implants so that wings from adjacent attachments overlap.