An assembly tool for assembling a mandibular distraction device
CA 2179588 C · Owner: Driscoll, Patrick John · Inventors: Driscoll, Patrick John; Razdolsky, Yan
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Mandibular distraction osteogenesis can take place by performing corticotomy surgery at two points on opposite sides of the mandible and at the same time attaching an expansible distraction device to the teeth of the mandible on opposite sides of the two points of the corticotomy surgery. The device is then periodically expanded until a desired mandibular length is obtained. The device includes a plurality of bands that are fitted onto the teeth of the mandible and a number of universal expansion screws that are connected to the bands for purposes of distracting the mandible. This device can be assembled with an appropriate appliance assembly tool that precisely positions and aligns the …
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- Filed June 20, 1996 and granted September 5, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 20, 2016.
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