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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 24, 2009
Filed:
Aug. 23, 2004
Stephen A. Schendel, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Shaher A. Ahmad, Plano, TX (US);
Lisa Regina Thornhill, Dallas, TX (US);
Viorel Mocanu, Lewisville, TX (US);
Stephen A. Schendel, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Shaher A. Ahmad, Plano, TX (US);
Lisa Regina Thornhill, Dallas, TX (US);
Viorel Mocanu, Lewisville, TX (US);
OsteoMed L.P., Addison, TX (US);
Abstract
A system for midface distraction including a left side distraction mechanism and a right side distraction mechanism, each including: an implantable anchor configured to be coupled to a bone of the malar region, an implantable anchor configured to be coupled to a bone of the cranium, and a distraction rod coupling the anchors. The system also includes a maxillary bridge configured to couple the left side distraction mechanism with the right side distraction mechanism and wherein couplings between the maxillary bridge and the right and left distraction mechanisms are configured to be internal to a patient.