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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2017
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2015
Vito Del Deo, Forio, IT;
Xinsheng Cedric Yu, Pasadena, MD (US);
Vito Del Deo, Forio, IT;
Xinsheng Cedric Yu, Pasadena, MD (US);
Other;
Abstract
A maxillofacial or cranial-facial surgical stabilizer comprising a head frame fully or partially surrounding the head of a patient at an angle running from ears to temple, and that is fixated to the skull of the patient by multiple screws and/or ear holders and screws. One or more flexible/locking arms are removably attached to the head frame for holding and positioning a plurality of interchangeable instruments or accessories. One flexible/locking arm is a medial/center arm accessorized with a dental arch mold. A method of using a head frame to position the pieces of bones during maxillofacial or cranio-facial surgery is also provided.