Patent ID: 7686836
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A bone distractor device for simultaneous distraction of a mandible and a maxilla divided by osteotomies into anterior and posterior portions, the device comprising: posterior mandible attachment means for attachment to the posterior portion of the mandible; anterior mandible attachment means for attachment to the anterior portion of the mandible; posterior maxilla attachment means for attachment to the posterior portion of the maxilla; anterior maxilla attachment means for attachment to the anterior portion of the maxilla; distraction means to simultaneously increase the distance between the anterior mandible and anterior maxilla attachment means and the posterior mandible and posterior maxilla attachment means; and release means to quickly release the anterior and posterior maxilla attachment means from the anterior and posterior mandible attachment means, such that the mandible can be hinged open relative to the maxilla.