TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to the field of dentistry and more particularly, relates to customized dental implants that are formed of an injectable biomimetic composite material that is for the application of immediate tooth replacement.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Titanium screw type dental implants are the current standard for replacing failing or missing natural teeth that require replacement due to tooth decay, periodontal disease, or trauma. The conventional process for placing standard dental implant involves a process where a hole is drilled into the bone and the implant device, typically made of titanium alloy (or other metal or ceramic material), is inserted (or threaded) into the cavity and allowed to fuse with the bone by a process known as osseointegration.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In accordance with some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a biomimetic composite material including a bioactive cement material; an autologous dentin matrix; and an inorganic reinforcement material.

In some embodiments, the bioactive cement material comprises a calcium silicate based dental cement.

In some embodiments the autologous dentin matrix comprises dentin particles.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material comprises titanium.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material comprises TI6AL4V.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material is in the form of a foam.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material is in the form of particles.

In some embodiments, the autologous dentin matrix comprises from 10 percent to 20 percent by weight of the biomimetic composite material.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material comprises from 10 percent to 35 percent by weight of the biomimetic composite material.

In some embodiments, the ratio of bioactive cement material to autologous dentin matrix to reinforcement material is 1:1:3.

In some embodiments, the autologous dentin matrix comprises dentin particles with a particle size of 150 microns to 200 microns.

In some embodiments, the bioactive cement material comprises a mineral trioxide aggregate.

In accordance with some embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a dental implant including a body including a biomimetic composite material, wherein the biomimetic composite material includes: 1) a bioactive cement material; 2) an autologous dentin matrix; and 3) an inorganic reinforcement material.

In some embodiments, the bioactive cement material comprises a calcium silicate based dental cement.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material comprises titanium.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material is in the form of a foam.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material is in the form of particles.

In some embodiments, the autologous dentin matrix comprises dentin particles.

In some embodiments, the autologous dentin matrix comprises from 10 percent to 20 percent by weight of the biomimetic composite material.

In some embodiments, the inorganic reinforcement material comprises from 10 percent to 35 percent by weight of the biomimetic composite material.

In some embodiments, the autologous dentin matrix comprises dentin particles with a particle size of 150 microns to 200 microns.

In some embodiments, the ratio of bioactive cement material to autologous dentin matrix to reinforcement material is 1:1:3.

