Ramus Clamp Implant
U.S. Patent No: 5,306,150
4/26/1994
A
dental ramus implant consisting of a clamping device which can be used with little or no bone
surgery in both a unilateral or bilateral fashion to secure either a fixed
or removable prosthesis. The ramus clamp is semi-adjustable and attaches
to an intermediate member or meso structure supported by two anterior
endosseous fixtures. The overlying teeth are secured by conventional prosthodontic means.
A method of designing this implant for several types of applications and
a surgical method of use are outlined.