Method and apparatus for shaping a site for anchoring an implant and to provide bone augementation and shape conformity

Abstract

Method and apparatus for providing a socket of uniform shape within a bone preparatory to receipt of an anchoring member of an implant or augmentable bone. The tool is placed in a cavity in which a diseased bone or bone portion has been removed. A substantially cylindrical-shaped tool is inserted within the cavity. Grip extenders are selectively projected from the tool to secure the tool in place preparatory to its operation. The side walls and tip are expanded, preferably in a reciprocating fashion, compressing adjacent walls of the cavity modifying their length and width and making the sidewalls more uniform to assure precision placement of an augmented bone while providing a more uniform cavity shape and a more enriched site for a transplant, implant and/or bone augmentation. The resulting socket is scanned and a the scan is employed to prepare the augmented bone whereupon the implant may then be interfaced with the augmented bone in a highly precise manner.

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