MANDIBULAR DISTRACTION DEVICE FOR USE IN MANDIBULAR DISTRACTION OSTEOGENESIS

摘要

A mandibular distraction device for use in distracting themandible subsequent to corticotomy thereof includes first andsecond sets of crowns adapted to be attached to the bicuspid andmolar teeth of respective opposite lateral sides of the mandible.A first pair of expander assemblies are removably or fixedlyattachable to the opposite sides of the first set of crowns, anda second pair of expander assemblies are removably or fixedlyattachable to the opposite sides of the second set of crowns.Each pair of expander assemblies includes one expandable deviceand one sliding tube assembly. Receptors are provided to beattached to the bicuspid crowns and the molar crowns, andcorresponding connectors are provided to be attached to the screwdevices and sliding tube assemblies for connection thereof to thecrowns.