System and method for percutaneous palate remodeling
US8220466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/56
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the palatal tissue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the soft palate and may be secured to other surrounding, less mobile structures such as the hard palate or the mucosa overlying the hard palate. The implant may be manipulated to displace at least a portion of the soft palate in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the soft palate.
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