Publication number: 20230380978
Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable partial temporomandibular joint prosthesis (90, 90?, 90?) having a first implant part (10, 10?, 10?) that can be fastened to a lower jaw (40) and has a condyle (42, 42?, 42?) with respect to which a joint surface (52, 82) situated on a cranium (50) forms an abutment; wherein the first implant part (10, 10?, 10?) comprises a first component (20, 20?, 20?) formed from a metal material, which first component can be fastened to the lower jaw (40), and a second component (30, 30?, 30?) formed from a plastics material, which second component comprises the condyle (42, 42?, 42?); and wherein the first component (20, 20?, 20?) is provided with a first connection piece (22, 22?, 22?) and the second component (30, 30?, 30?) is provided with a second connection piece (32, 32?, 32?), and the first connection piece (22, 22?, 22?) and the second connection piece (32, 32?, 32?) can be or are
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 26, 2021
Publication date:
November 30, 2023
Inventors:
Adem Aksu, Ralf Leibinger, Frank Reinauer, Tobias Wolfram