Osteodistraction device for use in mandibular distraction osteogenesis and a method of making the device
US5829971A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61C8/0098
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An oral osteodistraction device has first and second sets of engagement members adapted to be attached to at least teeth of respective opposite lateral sides of one of the bones of the jaw. A first expander assembly is attached to the first set of engagement members, the first expander assembly having at least one expandable screw device. A second expander assembly is attached to the second set of tooth engagement members, the second expander assembly also comprises at least one expandable screw device.
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