Oral fixation device and method for radiation therapy of lip cancer
US11464598B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1097
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are an oral fixation device for radiation therapy and an oral fixation method in treatment of a lip cancer. The oral fixation device for radiation therapy includes a first spacer including a first insert inserted between a first lip portion and a first gum portion, and a tooth support coupled to the first spacer at a side of the first spacer disposed inwardly of an oral cavity, wherein teeth or gums of a patient is supported on the tooth support, wherein a first spacer has a specific thickness to maintain a specific spacing between the first lip portion and the first gum portion, wherein the first lip portion includes a treatment target portion to be subjected to the radiation therapy.
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