Abstract: Position data is captured for a first plurality of registration points along an anterior region of a head of a patient, based on a signal from a position sensor of a registration probe as the registration probe is positioned at each registration point of the first plurality of registration points. Each of the signals from the position sensor indicating a corresponding real-time position of the position sensor in three-dimensional space. Position data is captured for a second plurality of registration points along a lateral region of a head of a patient, based on a signal from a position sensor of a registration probe as the registration probe is positioned at each registration point of the second plurality of registration points. A real-time position of the patient is registered with an image guided surgery system, based on at least the captured position data for the first and second captured registration points.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a first body, a position sensor, and a screw. The first body defines a bore having a first length. The position sensor is fixed relative to the first body. The position sensor is configured to generate a signal indicating a real-time position of the position sensor within three-dimensional space. The screw is sized to fit in the bore and secure the first body to bone of a patient. The screw has a second length. The first length is greater than the second length.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a tray, a deformable material, and a position sensor. The tray is configured to correspond to at least a portion of an alveolar ridge of a patient. The deformable material is configured to receive dentition of the alveolar ridge of the patient and thereby secure the tray relative to the alveolar ridge of the patient. The position sensor is fixed relative to the tray and is configured to generate a signal indicating a real-time position of the position sensor within three-dimensional space. Another apparatus includes a body, a position sensor, and a suction conduit. The body defines a cavity and is configured to fit in a mouth of a patient. The suction conduit is in fluid communication with the cavity and is configured to apply suction to the cavity to thereby secure the body to a cheek wall in the mouth of the patient.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an elongate body. A distal portion of the elongate body is configured to fit in a cochlea of a patient. A plurality of stimulation elements are positioned along the distal portion of the elongate body. The stimulation elements are operable to stimulate auditory nerves in the cochlea of the patient. One or more position sensors are positioned along the elongate body. Each position sensor of the one or more position sensors is configured to generate a signal indicating a position of the position sensor in three-dimensional space.

Abstract: A first registration point is captured at a first location on a first lateral side of the head of a patient, based on a signal from a position sensor of a registration probe positioned at the first location. The signal from the position sensor indicates a real-time position of the position sensor in three-dimensional space. A second registration point is captured at a second location on the first lateral side of the head of the patient, based on a signal from the position sensor of the registration probe positioned at the second location. The patient is lying on the second lateral side of their head during the acts of capturing the registration points. A real-time position of the patient is registered with an image guided surgery system, based on at least the first and second captured registration points.