Implant And Guide For Maxillofacial Surgery
Patent No. EP4245263 (titled "Implant And Guide For Maxillofacial Surgery") was filed by Materialise on Dec 12, 2013. The application was issued on Mar 19, 2025.
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A method for repositioning bone portions in facial surgery, comprising: creating a pre-operative model of the bone; virtually resecting the bone to define the ideal position of the bone fragments; producing a custom-made implant and drilling guide based on the modified model; and using the guide to drill precise screw holes in the bone fragments, ensuring accurate alignment and repositioning of the bone portions.
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EP4245263
- Application Number
- EP23184237A
- Filing Date
- Dec 12, 2013
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Feb 14, 2025
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2025
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