Orthognathic implant and method of use

An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configure...

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Main Authors Zillig, Timo, Furrer, Andre, Metzger, Marc Christian
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 25.09.2018
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Summary:An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201715828568