| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 623170170 | Jaw bone | 28 |
| 20080208346 | Prosthesis for interpositional location between bone joint articular surfaces and method of use - A biocompatible prosthetic device comprising a thin low friction spacer for location to overlie a bone member in an interpositional location between opposed bone joint articular surfaces. The prosthesis is preferably a thin spacer with at least one low friction surface, the spacer being adapted for location about a bone member in an interpositional location between opposed bone joint articular surfaces preferably about a margin of articular cartilage of a bone member's condyle, preferably without any modification of the articular surface of the condyle. One preferred use of a prosthesis is in a human temporomandibular joint as a thin cap-like member fitted closely over the mandibular condyle to be disposed intermediate of the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa of the temporomandibular joint. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080228278 | Modular Prosthesis For Mandibular Reconstruction - A prosthetic module for a mandible bone includes a body having a form corresponding to the mandible bone and extending between a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end. A first stem extends from the body at the first end and is configured to extend into and couple the body to a mandible bone in replacement of a resected section thereof. At least one of a second stem, a hole, or a geometry similar to a condyle-ramus-angle part of a mandible bone is located at the second end thereof. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20080228279 | ARRANGEMENT OF TWO OR MORE IMPLANTS PROVIDED WITH GROWTH-STIMULATING SUBSTANCE(S) - Two or more implants ( | 09-18-2008 |
| 20090024220 | ARRANGEMENT FOR INCREASING THE STRESS RESISTANCE OF IMPLANTS AND ONE SUCH IMPLANT - An arrangement and an implant are provided for increasing the stress resistance of the implant arranged in an upper jaw bone ( | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090138092 | Therapeutic Structures for Utilization in Temporomandibular Joint Replacement Systems - The invention includes constructions suitable for utilization in temporomandibular joint replacement systems, with the constructions being formed of pyrocarbon-coated material. The pyrocarbon-coated material may be, for example, a pyrocarbon-coated tungsten/graphite matrix. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090222102 | TEMPOROMANDIBULAR PROSTHETIC IMPLANT, AND CORRESPONDING PRODUCTION METHOD - The prosthetic temporomandibular implant ( | 09-03-2009 |
| 20100023129 | Jawbone prosthesis and method of manufacture - A biological jawbone prosthesis is made according to a method that includes the steps of collecting animal material from a bovine or porcine source, the animal material being a jawbone, shaping the animal material to provide a desired shape for the jawbone implant, removing cells from the animal material, crosslinking the animal material, removing antigens from the animal material, subjecting the animal material to an alkaline treatment, coupling into the animal material active substances which are capable of adhering growth factor and stem cell, and packing the animal material in a container that contains a sterilization solution. | 01-28-2010 |
| 20100042222 | Maxillary Sinus Bone Graft Method Using the Sinus Lift Drill (SLD) and Hydraulic Effect - The invention relates to a dental implant method using a tissue punch, sinus lift drill (SLD) and hydraulic effect which places a bone graft and embed a dental implant at a maxillary sinus area where there is not sufficient bone to embed a dental implant. The method includes: removing mucoperiosteum having a size of an dental implant to be implanted at a alveolar crest area using a tissue punch, drilling a maxillary sinus floor easily and safely without causing damage to a maxillary sinus membrane by inserting a sinus lift drill which has a protruding member that is elastically installed in the body so as to protrude from and retract in the longitudinal direction of the body, elevating a maxillary sinus membrane by the hydraulic effect (injecting graft adjacent to the drilled maxillary sinus floor); and installing the implant in an inside portion of the drilled maxillary sinus floor. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100057209 | TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT FOSSA-EMINENCE PROSTHESIS - A fossa-eminence prosthesis having a nonanatomic surface that is relatively flatter than the native fossa. The articular eminence of the patient can be surgically reduced before implanting the prosthesis. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100185293 | LAYER ARRANGED ON IMPLANT FOR BONE OR TISSUE STRUCTURE, SUCH AN IMPLANT, AND A METHOD FOR APPLICATION OF THE LAYER - A layer is arranged on an implant for bone or tissue structure. The layer constitutes a boundary or barrier between the actual or unoxidized body of the implant and the structure for the purpose of increasing retention and has, in this context, a substantial thickness. The layer is designed with a channel network which gives the layer a substantial porosity. The channel network is designed with mouths which face towards the structure and whose respective cross-sectional diameters, at the surface of the layer facing towards the structure, are substantially less than the respective extents of the channels in and down into the layer as seen from the said surface. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110004314 | Intervertebral Spacer - An intervertebral insert member and an instrument for positioning the insert in a space between vertebral bodies in vivo. The insert member is advanced by the instrument into a prepared site located between adjacent vertebral bodies. Upon reaching the appropriate insertion point the sleeve is retracted and a pivotal motion is imparted to the insert. The insert member is pivotally attached to the distal end of the delivery instrument such that it can be articulated about a pivot point that is located on the insert member until it is properly positioned. The positioning instrument is then released from the insert member and removed from the space between the vertebral bodies. | 01-06-2011 |
| 20110137422 | TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT REPLACEMENT APPARATUS AND METHODS - Embodiments of the invention are related to temporomandibular joint replacement apparatus and methods, amongst other things. In an embodiment, the invention includes an apparatus for treating dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint including a base plate comprising a bottom surface defining a tongue, and a surface plate comprising a substantially convex surface. The surface plate can be configured to be fastened to the base plate. Other embodiments are also included herein. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20120029646 | Mandible reconstruction system and method - A system, method and devices for mandible reconstruction wherein a replacement mandible, either full or partial, is formed by cutting and reconnecting a donor bone, the devices comprising guide or template members that provide the correct angles needed for cutting the donor bone in order to replicate the configuration of the mandible being reconstructed. The system comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped members. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120123549 | Jawbone Prosthesis and Method of Manufacture - A biological jawbone prosthesis is made according to a method that includes the steps of collecting animal material from a bovine or porcine source, the animal material being a jawbone, shaping the animal material to provide a desired shape for the jawbone implant, removing cells from the animal material, crosslinking the animal material, removing antigens from the animal material, subjecting the animal material to an alkaline treatment, coupling into the animal material active substances which are capable of adhering growth factor and stem cell, and packing the animal material in a container that contains a sterilization solution. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120185050 | Mobile Prosthesis for Interpositional Location Between Bone Joint Articular Surfaces and Method of Use - A biocompatible prosthetic device comprising a thin low friction spacer for location to overlie a bone member in an interpositional location between opposed bone joint articular surfaces. The prosthesis is preferably a thin spacer with at least one low friction surface, the spacer being adapted for location about a bone member in an interpositional location between opposed bone joint articular surfaces preferably about a margin of articular cartilage of a bone member's condyle, preferably without any modification of the articular surface of the condyle. One preferred use of a prosthesis is in a human temporomandibular joint as a thin cap-like member fitted closely over the mandibular condyle to be disposed intermediate of the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa of the temporomandibular joint. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20120277879 | OSTEOGENIC DEVICE FOR INDUCING BONE FORMATION IN CLINICAL CONTEXTS - This invention relates to an osteogenic device for the de novo induction of bone formation in a mammal. The device contains a at least one transforming growth factor-&bgr;3 isoform and a retention matrix. The device is introduced by direct injection or surgical implantation into an area where de novo bone formation is desired and, once implanted, the retention matrix acts to retain the TGF-&bgr;3 isoform at its place of introduction and forms a scaffold for generated bone, the induction of which is promoted by the TGF-&bgr;3 isoform. The device may be used to induce bone growth where bone has been debrided in a surgical procedure and it may also be used to transform neoplastic primary and/or metastatic secondary masses into bone thus facilitating surgical debridement thereof. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120310357 | POROUS TITANIUM - The present invention provides a porous block for implantation in the maxillofacial area of a human or animal, wherein the porous block:—comprises titanium metal and/or a titanium alloy;—has a porosity of at least 40%;—is a geometrical structure shaped to fit at least a part of a degraded alveolar process of the human or animal; and—as an intended bone contacting surface intended to be in contact with the bone surface of an implantation site in the maxillofacial area of the human or animal, wherein said bone contacting surface has pores extending through the porous block and wherein at least some of these pores have a pore diameter size of at least 50 μm to ensure bone ingrowth; and wherein—the porous block is a geometrical structure having a width, a height and a length, said intended bone contacting surface being defined by the width and the length, wherein the average value of the width is in the range of 5-10 mm, the average value of the height is in the range of 3-10 mm and the average value of the length is in the range of 5-100 mm. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130331944 | Adjustable Mandible Joint System - The presently disclosed technology is directed towards an adjustable prosthesis for replacing a mandible along with the ramus with a mandibular condyle. The prosthesis articulates to the skull at the temporal bone region. The prosthesis, of embodiments of the disclosed technology, has a horizontal/sagittal (or generally horizontal) and/or vertical (or generally vertical) adjustment screw which is accessible after implantation. In one embodiment, the adjustment screw is accessible by way of using a tool and rotating an adjustment rod. The adjustment rod is accessed via a sub-periosteal intra-oral incision, through points in the oral cavity post-surgical placement. The adjustment rod allows the length of the device, both a horizontal portion and vertical portion, to be adjusted post-placement. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130338779 | Mandible Reconstruction System and Method - A system, method and devices for mandible reconstruction wherein a replacement mandible, either full or partial, is formed by cutting and reconnecting a donor bone, the devices comprising guide or template members that provide the correct angles needed for cutting the donor bone in order to replicate the configuration of the mandible being reconstructed. The system comprises a plurality of wedge-shaped members. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140018925 | Mobile Prosthesis for Interpositional Location Between Bone Joint Articular Surfaces and Method of Use - A biocompatible prosthetic device comprising a thin low friction spacer for location to overlie a bone member in an interpositional location between opposed bone joint articular surfaces. The prosthesis is preferably a thin spacer with at least one low friction surface, the spacer being adapted for location about a bone member in an interpositional location between opposed bone joint articular surfaces preferably about a margin of articular cartilage of a bone member's condyle, preferably without any modification of the articular surface of the condyle. One preferred use of a prosthesis is in a human temporomandibular joint as a thin cap-like member fitted closely over the mandibular condyle to be disposed intermediate of the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa of the temporomandibular joint. | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140031944 | CYLINDRICAL GRAFT AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A RECIPIENT SITE AND IMPLANTING A CYLINDRICAL GRAFT INTO ALVEOLAR JAW BONE - A method of fixating a graft to an area of deficient bone in the jaws comprising: exposing the area of deficient bone by incising and retracting soft tissue; selecting a drill bit having a diameter corresponding to the area of deficient bone to receive a graft; contacting the selected drill bit with the exposed deficient bone to form a generally cylindrical seat transversely into the side of the deficient bone for receiving the graft; selecting a cylindrical graft having a length and circular cross-sectional corresponding to the diameter and depth of the formed seat; fixating the graft to the formed seat with at least one screw; and closing the soft tissue to cover the previously exposed deficient bone. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140052264 | Porous, Stabilized Craniomaxillofacial Implants and Methods and Kits Relating Thereto - Porous craniomaxillofacial implants may include a plurality of polymeric particles sintered together at a plurality of contact points to form a porous network having pores; and an antioxidant disposed on a surface of at least some of the polymeric particles and/or in the pore of the porous network, so as to stabilize the implants from at least some oxidative damage during storage, transportation, and/or implementation (in vivo and/or ex vivo). Preferably, the polymeric particles include at least one of polyethylene, a polyethylene-polypropylene copolymer, a polyethylene-polybutylene copolymer, polytetrafluoroethylene, and expanded polytetrafluoroethylene. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140358237 | Adjustable Mandible Joint System - The presently disclosed technology is directed towards an adjustable prosthesis prosthesis for replacing a mandible along with the ramus with a mandibular condyle. The prosthesis articulates to the skull at the temporal bone region. The prosthesis, of embodiments of the disclosed technology, has a horizontal/sagittal (or generally horizontal) and/or vertical (or generally vertical) adjustment screw which is accessible after implantation. In one embodiment, the adjustment screw is accessible by way of using a tool and rotating an adjustment rod. The adjustment rod is accessed via a sub-periosteal intral-oral incision, through points in the oral cavity post-surgical placement. The adjustment rod allows the length of the device, both a horizontal portion and vertical portion, to be adjusted post-placement. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20140364952 | IMPLANT MATERIALS FOR TMJ REPAIR, METHODS OF MAKING THE IMPLANT MATERIALS FOR TMJ REPAIR, AND METHOD OF USING IMPLANT MATERIALS FOR TMJ REPAIR - In accordance with the purpose(s) of the present disclosure, as embodied and broadly described herein, embodiments of the present disclosure, in one aspect, relate to TMJ implantation materials and implants (e.g., temporomandi bular joint (TMJ) methods of making TMJ implantation materials and implants, methods of forming a TMJ implantation material or an implant, and the like. | 12-11-2014 |
| 20150142120 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TREATING OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA - One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system for treating obstructive sleep apnea in a subject. The system can include a power source and a neuromuscular stimulator in electrical communications with the power source. The neuromuscular stimulator can include a controller and at least one electrode. The controller can be configured to receive certain power and stimulation parameters associated with a therapy signal from the power source. The at least one electrode can be configured to deliver the therapy signal to a target tissue associated with control of a posterior base of the tongue of the subject. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150343115 | IMPLANT FOR BONE-GRAFT AND A METHOD FOR BONE-GRAFTING USING THE SAME - An implant for bone-graft insertedly placed in a procedure pore, the implant includes a bone organism having a lump shape, and a protective film coated to cover an overall outer surface of the bone organism, the protective film which is an absorbent membrane absorbent into a body part as time passes to be eliminated. The implant for the bone-graft may be applied to diverse procedures performed for hone-graft not only in a dental surgery but also in orthopedics or a plastic surgery. | 12-03-2015 |
| 20160081806 | PROSTHESIS - A temporo-mandibular joint prosthesis comprising: a first part for attaching to a temporal bone; a second part for attaching to a mandible bone; and a mechanism linking the first part and the second part. The mechanism defines a range of motion of the first part relative to the second part for when the first and second parts are attached to a temporal bone and a mandible bone, respectively. The mechanism includes a rotary joint providing a rotational range of motion of the first part relative to the second part; and a first slider joint providing a first translational range of motion of the first part relative to the second part. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20220133482 | TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT PROSTHESIS - The disclosed embodiments relate to a temporomandibular joint prosthesis including a joint portion, a fixation portion, and at least one flexible unit. The joint portion is configured to be as a temporomandibular joint and movably connected to cranial skeleton. The fixation portion is configured to be fixed on mandible. The flexible unit is located between and connected to the joint portion and the fixation portion. The fixation portion is movable with respect to the joint portion via the flexible unit. | 05-05-2022 |
