Distraction device for maxillofacial surgery

Details Distraction device for maxillofacial surgery Distraction device for maxillofacial surgery

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3733)

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

Reexamination Certificate

active

10181848

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a device that maybe used in maxillofacial surgery and dentistry. The device comprises a translating bracket with a cylinder and a fixed bracket with a chamber. A distraction screw is mounted through the cylinder and with one end resting on the chamber. By turning this screw when the device has been mounted on bone pieces osteogenesis can be achieved. The device can be made suitable for both dentulous and edentulous patients with alveolar defects.

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