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Condylar head add-on system

US7883544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3References

23Claims

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Assignee

Sythes USA, LLC · US

Inventors

Gregor Feigenwinter · Lampenberg, CH
Andre Furrer · Solothurn, CH

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 9, 2009
Grant date	Feb 8, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 9, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2220/0041
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to mandibular prostheses. More particularly, the invention relates to a condylar-head replacement for reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint after resection of the condyloid process. The present invention provides a condylar-head replacement comprising a condylar-head attachment that may be adjustably positioned on a reconstruction plate to achieve various condylar-head heights. The condylar-head height adjustment allows the condylar-head replacement to be fit to a particular patient. The condylar-head replacement of the present invention obviates the need for custom fabrication of a condylar-head replacement for a patient.

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