Martin A Freilich

Author:

Martin A. Freilich

ISBN #:

0867153733

US Patent:

8137103, Mar 20, 2012

Filed:

May 13, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/311464

Inventors:

Martin A. Freilich - West Hartford CT, US
Jacqueline P. Duncan - Granby CT, US
A. Jon Goldberg - West Hartford CT, US
Charles J. Burstone - Farmington CT, US

Assignee:

University of Connecticut - Farmington CT

International Classification:

A61C 3/00

US Classification:

433172, 433173, 433215

Abstract:

An implant system may comprise implants, abutments, cylinders and a structural framework with a veneer thereon. A prosthesis comprises the structural framework and veneer. The cylinders are provided with grooves or shelves thereon to retain a structural framework thereon. The structural framework may comprise fiber reinforced composite material which is disposed on and around the cylinders to provide the framework for a prosthesis. Abutments are provided for single or small implant systems wherein the abutments comprise mechanical retentive features such as grooves, holes, nodules or beads thereon for retaining polymeric material thereon.

US Patent:

8152848, Apr 10, 2012

Filed:

Oct 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/259608

Inventors:

Martin Allen Freilich - West Hartford CT, US
John Robert Kelly - West Hartford CT, US
Rebecca Lee Cochrane - Suffield CT, US

Assignee:

University of Connecticut - Farmington CT

International Classification:

A61F 2/28

US Classification:

623 1611

Abstract:

A structural/biological implant and method of use. The implant being utilized as a single or multiple staged system that is designed to encourage new alveolar bone growth with or without the need to obtain autologous bone. The implant has an apical portion that is fastened into existing bone, with the remainder of the implant left outside of existing bone. The exposed portion of the implant may have an external shape or configuration with a variety of attached and/or integrally formed mechanical retention and stability elements. Osteotropic/angiotropic material may be associated with the implant to induce and or conduct new bone growth and possible vascularization, thus, rather than fitting the implant into the bone, the bone is grown integratively with the implant. The osteotropic/angiotropic materials may be simultaneously placed with the staged implant to provide consistent stabilization for the materials and to provide an immediately available surface for bone cell adhesion and growth. The invention thus allows implants to be used in location where the volume and/or shape of the bone would not be adequate for existing implant systems.

US Patent:

8459994, Jun 11, 2013

Filed:

Mar 11, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/078600

Inventors:

Martin A. Freilich - West Hartford CT, US
A. Jon Goldberg - West Hartford CT, US
Jonathan C. Meiers - Burlington CT, US

International Classification:

A61C 8/00
A61C 9/00

US Classification:

433173, 433214

Abstract:

An implant system including a substructure, a suprastructure, abutments and an implant. The suprastructure is preferably fabricated of a light polymerized resin material having reinforcements such as fibers or fillers. The suprastructure is fabricated before the substructure. The use of resin materials that exhibit less shrinkage and the fact that the process begins with the suprastructure fabrication prevents distortion of the prosthesis when the suprastructure is bonded to the substructure and placed in the patient's mouth. Additionally, the method involved in making this implant system provides a prosthesis that is available to the patient almost immediately after surgery.

US Patent:

20050033427, Feb 10, 2005

Filed:

Jun 14, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/867487

Inventors:

Martin Freilich - West Hartford CT, US
John Kelly - West Hartford CT, US
Rebecca Cochrane - Suffield CT, US

International Classification:

A61F002/28

US Classification:

623016110

Abstract:

A structural/biological implant and method of use. The implant being utilized as a single or multiple staged system that is designed to encourage new alveolar bone growth with or without the need to obtain autologous bone. The implant has an apical portion that is fastened into existing bone, with the remainder of the implant left outside of existing bone. The exposed portion of the implant may have an external shape or configuration with a variety of attached and/or integrally formed mechanical retention and stability elements. Osteotropic/angiotropic material may be associated with the implant to induce and or conduct new bone growth and possible vascularization, thus, rather than fitting the implant into the bone, the bone is grown integratively with the implant. The osteotropic/angiotropic materials may be simultaneously placed with the staged implant to provide consistent stabilization for the materials and to provide an immediately available surface for bone cell adhesion and growth. The invention thus allows implants to be used in location where the volume and/or shape of the bone would not be adequate for existing implant systems.

US Patent:

20120197397, Aug 2, 2012

Filed:

Jan 31, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/362105

Inventors:

Martin Allen Freilich - West Hartford CT, US
John Robert Kelley - West Hartford CT, US
Rebecca Lee Cochrane - Suffield CT, US

Assignee:

University of Connecticut - Farmington CT

International Classification:

A61F 2/28

US Classification:

623 1611

Abstract:

A structural/biological implant and method of use. The implant being utilized as a single or multiple staged system that is designed to encourage new alveolar bone growth with or without the need to obtain autologous bone. The implant has an apical portion that is fastened into existing bone, with the remainder of the implant left outside of existing bone. The exposed portion of the implant may have an external shape or configuration with a variety of attached and/or integrally formed mechanical retention and stability elements. Osteotropic/angiotropic material may be associated with the implant to induce and or conduct new bone growth and possible vascularization, thus, rather than fitting the implant into the bone, the bone is grown integratively with the implant.

US Patent:

6599125, Jul 29, 2003

Filed:

Aug 25, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/645951

Inventors:

Martin A. Freilich - West Hartford CT
Jonathan C. Meiers - Burlington CT
A. Jon Goldberg - West Hartford CT

Assignee:

University of Connecticut - Farmington CT

International Classification:

A61C 1308

US Classification:

4332121, 433180

Abstract:

Ready-to-use preshaped, prefabricated cured components and hybrid components are prepared in a variety of shapes and sizes to be used in the fabrication of dental appliances. Preferably the structural components are fabricated of a fiber-reinforced composite material comprising fibers impregnated with a polymeric matrix. The polymeric matrix is partially or fully cured to the point of sufficient hardness to provide a ready-to-use structural component for use in the fabrication of dental appliances such as The component of claim 1 wherein the dental appliance system is selected from the group consisting of orthodontic retainers, bridges, space maintainers, tooth replacement appliances, splints, crowns, partial crowns, dentures, posts, teeth, jackets, inlays, onlays, facings, veneers, facets, implants, cylinders, abutments, pins and connectors. Hybrid components comprise two or more sections whereby at least one section is cured and at least one section is uncured to facilitate indirect and direct application of the component in the fabrication of a dental restoration.

US Patent:

20180110608, Apr 26, 2018

Filed:

Dec 12, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/839498

Inventors:

- Farmington CT, US
Douglas J. Adams - Farmington CT, US
Martin Allen Freilich - West Hartford CT, US

Assignee:

University of Connecticut - Farmington CT

International Classification:

A61F 2/02
A61C 13/08
A61C 8/00
A61C 19/06
A61F 2/28

Abstract:

Artificial salivary gland devices and assemblies are provided. The present disclosure provides artificial salivary pump/gland devices and assemblies, and related methods of use. One embodiment utilizes the interstitial/marrow fluid reservoir within the underlying mandibular or maxillary bone as a source for replacement saliva. The salivary pump/assembly, which is implantable in the mandibular or maxillary bone as a dental implant and driven by incidental tooth contact and masticatory forces, harvests interstitial/marrow fluid and treats it via semi-permeable membrane technology and soluble particles as a continuously available saliva replacement. Masticatory forces and tooth contact power the pump to both harvest interstitial/marrow fluid and drive flow through a bed of ion-exchange resins and/or soluble particles to adjust fluid chemistry providing a continuously available saliva-like solution. Exemplary devices and assemblies can also be utilized to introduce beneficial bacteria into the oral cavity and/or be utilized as a delivery system for drugs/therapeutic agents.

US Patent:

20160278909, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Mar 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/080140

Inventors:

- Farmington CT, US
Douglas J. Adams - Farmington CT, US
Martin Allen Freilich - West Hartford CT, US

Assignee:

University of Connecticut - Farmington CT

International Classification:

A61F 2/02
A61C 8/00
A61F 2/28

Abstract:

Artificial salivary gland devices and assemblies are provided. The present disclosure provides artificial salivary pump/gland devices and assemblies, and related methods of use. One embodiment utilizes the interstitial/marrow fluid reservoir within the underlying mandibular or maxillary bone as a source for replacement saliva. The salivary pump/assembly, which is implantable in the mandibular or maxillary bone as a dental implant and driven by incidental tooth contact and masticatory forces, harvests interstitial/marrow fluid and treats it via semi-permeable membrane technology and soluble particles as a continuously available saliva replacement. Masticatory forces and tooth contact power the pump to both harvest interstitial/marrow fluid and drive flow through a bed of ion-exchange resins and/or soluble particles to adjust fluid chemistry providing a continuously available saliva-like solution. Exemplary devices and assemblies can also be utilized to introduce beneficial bacteria into the oral cavity and/or be utilized as a delivery system for drugs/therapeutic agents.