Distraction apparatus for subapical osteotomy and vertical segment distraction and ridge augmentation
US6171313A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B17/666
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for use in dental base regeneration has a support bar having fixing members on ends thereof for fixing the bar to teeth of the mandible or maxilla. A bone section engagement member, such as a fork or spade, is connected to a shaft and is inserted into a bone section resulting from osteotomy. A mechanism connects the support member with the shaft for vertical translation of the shaft. Thus, the bone section can be gradually vertically distracted to allow tissue to regenerate and gradually augment the bone ridge of the maxilla or the mandible.
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