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The proposed MiniFix Implant system consists of MiniFix One and MiniFix Ball implants. The MiniFix One implants are indicated to provide support for single unit dental prostheses in the mandibular central and lateral incisor and maxillary lateral incisor regions of partially edentulous jaws. The MiniFix One implant must be splinted if two or more are used adjacent to each other. The MiniFix One implant may be immediately restored with a temporary prosthesis that is not in functional occlusion. The MiniFix Ball implants are intended to be placed throughout the maxillary and mandibular arches to provide support for multi-unit restorations on long-term or short term fixation of upper and lower dentures. Immediate loading should only be done in the presence of primary stability and appropriate occlusal loading.

Built in Grade 5 ELI Titanium Alloy and treated with RBM technology, the proposed MiniFix implants are designed for both provisional and permanent implementations of singleunit or multi-unit restorations. The major component of the MiniFix Implant consists of a one-piece, root-form, self-tapping screw. This implant is offered in two models, each with its own applicability: MiniFix Ball and MiniFix One. The MiniFix Ball implant provides a spherical head that allows for easy placement and removal of both partial and full dentures. Additionally, this model is available in an option without the RBM treatment for use in transitional applications (temporary dentures). Minifx One is a single piece implant that provides a flat head for permanent installation of single crowns.

The proposed OrthoFix Screw is intended to provide a fixed anchorage point for attachment of orthodontic appliances to facilitate the orthodontic movement of teeth. It is used temporarily and is removed after orthodontic treatment has been completed. Screws are intended for a single use only. For use in adolescents greater than age 12 and adults.

The OrthoFix Screw is fabricated from titanium Alloy, which meets the material requirements specified in the ASTM standard ASTM F-136-08. The head on the proximal portion of the screw incorporates a recess, which provides an option for the orthodontist to pass through a wire and tie it in the neck of the OrthoFix Screw in the orthodontic treatment. Distal to the recess is a square indentation that is used as a screw head for screwing the OrthoFix Screw with an instrument, insertion handle tip that is connected to a commercially available insertion handle. The insertion handle tip is manufactured with a medical grade stainless steel 316L. The smooth neck distal to the proximal head employs a hole through which a wire can be passed to fix the mandible and maxilla in orthodontic treatment. Distal to the neck is the collar, which has a tapered design to protect the soft tissue. The distal portion of the proposed OrthoFix Screw is threaded for quick insertion and provides stability and bio mechanic retention once the screw is fully inserted. The distal tip of the screw is machined with high precision manufacturing to aid the orthodontist in self screwing or self drilling.