Devices and methods for enhancing bone growth
AssigneeMohamed Ikbal Ali
InventorMohamed Ikbal Ali
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Abstract
The present invention is generally related to implants for compensating bone loss in mammalian body, and to devices and methods for replacing or creating facial bone. The present invention relates to devices and methods for implanting an implantable device in a subject's body. The implantable device embodying features of the present invention include a body formed from a rig or matrix having a trabecular meshwork structure or cells with shapes suitable for a particular anatomical area of interest. The device may be a dental implant serving as a platform for placement of dental crowns.
Claims9
An implantable dental device, comprising:
- a 3 dimensional trabecular meshwork structure having a plurality of interconnected cells, the structure having a height coextending substantially along a vertical axis extending between the mandible and maxilla, a width coextending substantially along a horizontal axis extending between facial and lingual sides, the structure configured for placement within the patient's mouth;
- a plurality of root-form implants formed integral with the meshwork structure, at least a portion of a cylindrical body of at least one of the root-form implants configured for at least partial penetration within the jaw bone;
- at least one fixating surface extending along a facial surface of the structure, and extending directly from the facial surface of the structure, at least one opening in the fixating surface, extending in a direction from the facial to the lingual side of the patient's mouth, to receive at least one fixating element to attach the structure to a patient's jawbone;
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- a plurality of prosthesis receiving surfaces, each of the prosthesis receiving surfaces disposed adjacent a corresponding root-form implant for receiving a corresponding number of prostheses thereon.
An implantable dental device, comprising:
- a 3 dimensional trabecular meshwork structure having a plurality of interconnected cells configured for receiving bone graft material therein, the structure having a height coextending substantially along a vertical axis extending between the mandible and maxilla, a width coextending substantially along a horizontal axis extending between facial and lingual sides, a first end, and a second end, the structure configured for permanent placement within the patient's mouth;
- a plurality of root-form implants formed integral with the meshwork structure, at least a portion of a cylindrical body of at least one of the plurality of root-form implants configured for at least partial penetration within the jaw bone;
- at least one fixating surface extending directly from the facial surface of the structure for receiving a fixating element for attaching the structure to a patient's jawbone;
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- a plurality of prosthesis receiving surfaces, the prosthesis receiving surfaces disposed adjacent a corresponding root-form implant for receiving a corresponding number of prostheses thereon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.