System and method for percutaneous glossoplasty

Details System and method for percutaneous glossoplasty System and method for percutaneous glossoplasty

2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Antisnoring device

C411S446000, C411S519000, C600S375000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07992567

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are disclosed for manipulating the tongue. An implant is positioned within at least a portion of the tongue and may be secured to other surrounding structures such as the mandible and/or hyoid bone. In general, the implant is manipulated to displace at least a portion of the posterior tongue in an anterior or lateral direction, or to alter the tissue tension or compliance of the tongue. Methods and devices are also disclosed for manipulating other soft tissue structures, including the soft palate and pharyngeal airway.

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