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Orthognathic implant and methods of use

US8435270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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22References

8Claims

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Assignee

Synthes USA, LLC · US

Inventors

Andre Furrer · Solothurn, CH
Timo Zillig
Frank Wilde · Ulm, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 1, 2011
Grant date	May 7, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 1, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/4978
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.

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