Temporomandibular joint disc implant

Details Temporomandibular joint disc implant Temporomandibular joint disc implant

1988-08-08

1990-04-24

Apley, Richard J.

Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai

Implantable prosthesis

Bone

623 8, A61F 230, A61F 212

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049196685

ABSTRACT:
A Temporomandibular Joint disc implant for functionally replacing an irreparable human temporomandibular disc formed of a compressible pouch-like body having at least one outer surface layer of resilient biocompatible material enclosing a filling solution or a matrix of fibrous or open-cell material(s) and a filling solution. The fluid forming the filling solution is adapted to be introduced into the body through the surface layer(s) when surgically implanting the disc.

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patent: 4574780 (1986-03-01), Manders
patent: 4648880 (1987-03-01), Brauman
patent: 4769036 (1988-09-01), Modir

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