Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Bone
Patent
1994-02-10
1996-08-27
Willse, David H.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Bone
623 11, 623 16, A61F 230
Patent
active
055496806
ABSTRACT:
A biocompatible prosthetic device for the replacement of the temporomandibular joint is provided. The prosthetic device includes an artificial condylar component having a substantially spherical convex articular surface of a first spherical radius for replacing the articular surface of the condylar head. The prosthetic device further includes artificial mandibular fossa component having a substantially spherical concave articular surface of a second spherical radius greater than the first spherical radius. The present invention further includes a surgical method for installation of this prosthetic device.
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Biomet Inc.
Willse David H.
Zuttarelli P.
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