Orthognathic implant and methods of use
US9855056B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 2, 2036 |
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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