Patent ID: 8900617
Filing Date: 2014-12-02
Classification: A61K,A61L,A61P

Abstract:
1. A bone augmentation device comprising: an implantable member configured for maintaining space in a bone defect formed from a bio-remodable composite having structural properties that supports new bone tissue generation and reabsorb into said new bone tissue thereby eliminating the need to remove said implantable member once new bone tissue is formed, wherein the implantable member comprises a first leading edge, a second leading edge connected to the first leading edge by a curved edge so as to form a u-shape, and a void disposed between the first and second leading edges and below the curved edge that is configured to fit over a jaw ridgeline of a patient where a tooth is missing, the implantable member comprising pores extending between the first leading edge and the second leading edge, wherein the bio-remodable composite comprises bone particles in a collagen solution that forms a hard structural implant and is bio-remodable into new bone, and the implantable member comprises polycaprolactone, wherein the implantable member is configured to shield a bone graft material implanted into tissue.