Instrument and process for the minimum distance verification between two teeth for the placement of one or two bone integrated cylindrical or screwed type implants in density

摘要

An instrument for use in verifying that the distance between two teeth is the minimum adequate distance for the placement of one or two implants. The instrument verifies that marks made with a surgical splint have amongst them the minimum adequate distance, and centers edentulous space for placement of an implant or divides equidistantly the space for the placement of two implants. The instrument has a first rectangular sheet joined to one side of a second, larger rectangular sheet by an extension therebetween. A handle extends from the other side of the second rectangular sheet. The first and second rectangular sheets each have stops that extend from opposing sides of the respective sheets. The stops are adapted to engage teeth for proper positioning of the instrument during use.