Meniscal repair scaffold
    2.
    发明申请
    Meniscal repair scaffold 有权
    Meniscal修复脚手架

    公开(公告)号:US20050234549A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-20

    申请号:US10828841

    申请日:2004-04-20

    摘要: Methods and apparatus for treating meniscal tissue damage are disclosed, including a biocompatible meniscal repair device comprising a biocompatible tissue repair scaffold and a cell growth conduit flap. The tissue repair scaffold is adapted to be placed in contact with a defect in the meniscus and can preferably provide a structure for supporting meniscal tissue and/or encouraging tissue growth. The cell growth conduit flap, which is attached to the tissue repair scaffold, allows communication between the synovium and the tissue repair scaffold.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于治疗半月板组织损伤的方法和装置,包括生物相容性半月板修复装置,其包括生物相容性组织修复支架和细胞生长导管瓣。 组织修复支架适于与弯液面中的缺陷接触,并且可以优选地提供用于支撑半月板组织和/或促进组织生长的结构。 连接到组织修复支架的细胞生长导管瓣允许滑膜和组织修复支架之间的连通。

    Orthodontic distalizing apparatus
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20060024636A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-02

    申请号:US11157117

    申请日:2005-06-20

    IPC分类号: A61C3/00

    CPC分类号: A61C7/00 A61C7/10

    摘要: An orthodontic distalizing apparatus comprises at least one force generating element positioned intermediate a force dissipating element secured to the hard palate and/or alveolar ridge and a first tooth (e.g., a molar) that is being distalized. The at least one force generating element is positioned to apply a distalizing force on the molar in a direction substantially along a longitudinal axis of the dental arch and at a low level of the basal gingiva. The at least one force generating element may be configured to prevent inadvertent disassembly thereof during installation, adjustment and/or conversion of the apparatus between an active and a passive state. In addition, the at least one force generating element may be configured to be reversibly convertible between an active state and a passive state without requiring removal of the device from the patient's mouth. Moreover, the at least one force generating element may be configured to provide a continuous activation force of substantially constant magnitude during distalization of the molar. The apparatus may also be constructed so that the force dissipating element is connected to at least one anchoring tooth by a slidable coupling that absorbs all reaction forces transmitted substantially along a direction of the longitudinal arch. A second force dissipating element may be positioned intermediate the force dissipating element and a second tooth (e.g., a bicuspid) to facilitate the closing of any gaps that are created following distalization of the molar. A method of converting an orthodontic distalizing apparatus between an active and a passive state is also provided.