Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the oral cavity
US7073505B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/566
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and related methods stabilize tissue in an airway using material which is sized and configured to be fitted to surface tissue in the airway and which is magnetically attracted toward a magnetized material to stabilize a preferred tissue orientation. The systems and related methods can be used, e.g., to treat snoring and other sleep related disorders.
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