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Apparatus and method for distraction osteogenesis of small alveolar bone
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1998-02-20
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Granted: 1999-11-02
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Expires: 2018-02-20
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for osteogenesis distraction of small alveolar bone is provided. The alveolar distraction osteogenesis device may be affixed to small and thin bone segments. An alveolar distraction osteogenesis device according to the first embodiment includes a submergible first and second members along with a threaded rod. An alveolar distraction osteogenesis device according to a second embodiment includes an osseointegrated cylindrical member along with an adaptable threaded rod which may be used with a stabilizing plate. The alveolar distraction osteogenesis device is activated using a hexagonal drive wrench or a slot screw driver. In order to allow for bone growth and/or distraction, a constant activation rate between bone segments is applied by a torque.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin Chin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:30
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/60; A61B17/66; A61B17/663; A61B17/16; A61B17/17; A61B17/171; A61B17/666; A61C; A61C8/00; A61C8/0003; A61C8/0004; A61C8/0006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An osteogenesis distraction apparatus for distracting of a first alveolar bone segment from a second alveolar bone segment, comprising: (a) a cylindrical member having a threaded inner surface for coupling to the first alveolar bone segment; (b) a rod adapter having a threaded outer surface and a threaded inner surface, the threaded outer surface for mating to the threaded inner surface of the cylindrical member; and (c) a rod having a base and a threaded outer surface for mating to the threaded inner surface of the rod adapter, wherein the rod is for positioning the first alveolar bone segment a distance from the second alveolar bone segment, responsive to a force.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An osteogenesis distraction apparatus for distracting of a first alveolar bone segment from a second alveolar bone segment, comprising: (a) a cylindrical member having a threaded inner surface for coupling to the first alveolar bone segment; (b) a rod adapter having a threaded outer surface and a threaded inner surface, the threaded outer surface for mating to the threaded inner surface of the cylindrical member; and (c) a rod having a base and a threaded outer surface for mating to the threaded inner surface of the rod adapter, wherein the rod is for positioning the first alveolar bone segment a distance from the second alveolar bone segment, responsive to a force.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an activating means coupled to the base of the rod for transferring a force.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 2, wherein the rod is removed by rotating the base clockwise.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: an obturating member having a threaded outer surface which mates with the threaded inner surface of the cylindrical member, the obturating member for preventing bone from growing into the cylindrical member while the alveolus grows into substantially intimate contact with the cylindrical member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a drill guide member having a threaded outer surface and an inner opening, the threaded outer surface for mating with the threaded inner surface of the cylindrical member, and the inner opening for guiding a drill.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 1, wherein said cylindrical member is covered with a coating for enhancing an osseointegration process.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 6, wherein said coating is a bondable titanium plasma.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The osteogenesis distraction apparatus of claim 6, wherein said coating is a bondable hydroxlyappatite.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
173 words
A method for forming alveolus, comprising the steps of: (a) forming an opening in the alveolus; (b) inserting a cylindrical member into the opening in the alveolus; (c) inserting an obturating member in the cylindrical member to prevent bone and tissue from growing into the cylindrical member while the alveolus grows into substantially intimate contact with the cylindrical member; (d) removing the obturating member; (e) inserting a drill guide member in the cylindrical member; (f) forming a second opening in the alveolus with a drill guided by the drill guide member; (g) removing the drill guide member; (h) cutting the alveolus into a first bone segment and a second bone segment, the first bone segment containing the cylindrical member and the second opening; (i) inserting a rod adapter into the cylindrical member; (j) inserting a rod into the opening of the alveolus and through the rod adapter to the second bone segment; and, (k) exerting a force on the rod in order to displace the first bone segment from the second bone segment.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
173 words
A method for forming alveolus, comprising the steps of: (a) forming an opening in the alveolus; (b) inserting a cylindrical member into the opening in the alveolus; (c) inserting an obturating member in the cylindrical member to prevent bone and tissue from growing into the cylindrical member while the alveolus grows into substantially intimate contact with the cylindrical member; (d) removing the obturating member; (e) inserting a drill guide member in the cylindrical member; (f) forming a second opening in the alveolus with a drill guided by the drill guide member; (g) removing the drill guide member; (h) cutting the alveolus into a first bone segment and a second bone segment, the first bone segment containing the cylindrical member and the second opening; (i) inserting a rod adapter into the cylindrical member; (j) inserting a rod into the opening of the alveolus and through the rod adapter to the second bone segment; and, (k) exerting a force on the rod in order to displace the first bone segment from the second bone segment.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 9, wherein the alveolus grows into substantially intimate contact with the cylindrical member for approximately 3 to 5 months.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 9, wherein the rod remains in the alveolus for approximately 3 to 5 weeks after complete activation.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for forming alveolus, comprising the steps of: (a) forming an opening in the alveolus; (b) inserting a cylindrical member into the opening in the alveolus; (c) forming a second opening in the alveolus with a drill guide inserted into the cylindrical member; (d) cutting the alveolus into a first bone segment and a second bone segment, the first bone segment containing the cylindrical member; (e) inserting a rod adapter into the cylindrical member; (f) inserting a rod into the opening of the alveolus and through the rod adapter to the second bone segment; and, (g) exerting a force on the rod in order to displace the first bone segment from the second bone segment.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
116 words
A method for forming alveolus, comprising the steps of: (a) forming an opening in the alveolus; (b) inserting a cylindrical member into the opening in the alveolus; (c) forming a second opening in the alveolus with a drill guide inserted into the cylindrical member; (d) cutting the alveolus into a first bone segment and a second bone segment, the first bone segment containing the cylindrical member; (e) inserting a rod adapter into the cylindrical member; (f) inserting a rod into the opening of the alveolus and through the rod adapter to the second bone segment; and, (g) exerting a force on the rod in order to displace the first bone segment from the second bone segment.
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