Patent ID: 8535063
Filing Date: 2013-09-17
Classification: A61B,B33Y,G09B

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for mounting craniofacial anatomic components used in simulation of dental and surgical procedures comprising: a fixed base; a pair of columns arising from said base, said columns being of adjustable height; a mounting plate cantilevered from said columns, said mounting plate adapted to receive a truncated craniomaxillary portion thereon, said mounting plate with said truncated craniomaxillary portion depending therefrom being raised and lowered upon adjustment of said columns; a movable base disposed on said fixed base, said movable base adapted to receive a mandibular portion thereon, said movable base with said mandibular portion thereon, positionable with three degrees of freedom in relation to said truncated craniomaxillary portion; and, a cephalometer disposed on said base providing locational data for any point on said craniomaxillary portion and said mandibular portion, said cephalometer further comprises; whereby, upon simulation, said anatomic components are moved to post-operative positions providing requisite surgical planning.