Inventors:
Maris J. Lans - Centreville VA
Daniel E. Purvis - Indianapolis IN
Assignee:
Eastflex Corp. - Indianapolis IN
International Classification:
A61C 1312, A61C 13225
Abstract:
The invention is directed to an intracoronally supported pontic which is uniquely anchored between two existing teeth by means of two wings which engage within slots or indentations prepared in the two existing teeth. The engaging wings are disposed on either side of a matrix around which the pontic is formed and which supports the pontic when positioned between the existing teeth. The invention further concerns the method of forming the pontic around the supporting matrix and installing it in the patient's mouth.