Orthognathic implant assembly and method of use
US11090160B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/3096
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A maxillofacial orthognathic fixation implant assembly and its method of production and use, the implant being an assembly of an upper anchor implant member, a lower anchor implant member and at least one bridging implant member, the anchor implant members being adapted to be securely mounted to a maxilla and the at least one bridging implant member being adapted to connect the upper anchor implant member to the lower anchor implant member in a fixed and rigid manner. With the anchor implant members affixed to the maxilla and the maxilla surgically separated between the upper and lower anchor implant members to create a lower portion detached an upper portion, the at least one bridging implant member is connected between the upper and lower anchor implant members to secure and maintain the lower portion of the maxilla in a desired post-operative position relative to the upper portion of the maxilla.
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