The present invention relates to a monitoring method for generating a distraction indicator, including: receiving data from an implantable bone distraction device, corresponding to a mechanical vibration response of a medium comprising the implantable bone distraction device, as measured by at least one vibration sensor; computing from the received data a distraction indicator through at least the steps of: determining at least one vibration pattern of said medium from the vibration response measured by the at least one vibration sensor; analyzing the evolution of a first value of the at least one vibration pattern of said medium determined from the measured vibration response during a first period; and generating a distraction indicator as a function of the first value.

Systems, methods, devices and apparatus for mandibular advancement or retraction via bone anchoring devices are described herein. In various aspects, an apparatus for treating a patient via mandibular advancement or retraction comprises a plurality of anchoring devices positioned in the patient's intraoral cavity. Each of the plurality of anchoring devices can be positioned in bone of the patient's upper jaw or bone of the patient's lower jaw. One or more connecting structures can be removably coupled to and extend between the plurality of anchoring devices in order to displace the lower jaw anteriorly or posteriorly relative to the upper jaw.

A method for adjusting an adjustable implant includes broadcasting identification information from an adjustable implant implanted within a subject, receiving wirelessly with the adjustable implant, from a device external to the subject, an adjustment setting configured to be executed by the adjustable implant, receiving wirelessly with the adjustable implant, from a device external to the subject, an instruction to perform the adjustment setting, activating a motor on the adjustable implant to perform the adjustment setting, and sending, to a device external to the subject, a progress of the adjustment setting.

The present invention provides body anchored protraction devices. The protraction devices direct the negative forces of protraction over a large surface area on the chest and abdomen of a patient. The protraction devices employ a cantilever support rod and ultra-low friction joints to enable low compression on the head without restricting free movement.

The present invention relates to an implantable bone distraction device (1) for distracting osteotomically separated bone sections (2, 2′), said implantable distraction device (1) comprising a first block (3), a second block (3′), and an actuator (4) including means for adjusting the space between the two blocks, enabling distraction between the first bone section (2) and the second bone section (2′). The implantable bone distraction device (1) further comprises at least one vibration sensor (6) arranged in an area located between the first block (3) and the second block (3′) and oriented in order to measure a vibration response of a medium comprising the implantable bone distraction device (1).

The present subject matter disclosed herein a dentofacial orthopedic device comprises a metal brace, an adjustable center screw rotatably fitted in a slot of the metal brace, and an orthodontic bracket. The metal brace anchored to the occipital region of the skull forming a ring-shaped loop around a patient's mouth. The orthodontic bracket is of Y shape, where two open ends are anchored to maxilla bone structure of the patient and a tail is attached to the metal brace through adjustable center screw. The adjustable center screw can be rotate to apply displacement force to the orthodontic bracket to cause angular or linear displacement.

A bony screw with a movable bracket arm includes a head and a shank extending therefrom. The shank has an upper portion, a threaded lower portion adjacent to the upper portion, thereby defining a junction, and a self-tapping tip. An annular flange is disposed at the junction between the upper portion and the threaded lower portion of the shank, and is contiguous with respect to each of the upper and threaded lower portions, and has a peripheral surface with a diameter greater than a diameter of the head and greater than a diameter of the upper portion, thus defining a stop between the upper and threaded lower portions. A first end of a bracket arm is pivotally secured to the upper portion of the shank, and an opposed second end of the bracket arm defines a loop.

A bone distractor device and method of bone distraction in osteogenesis, the bone distractor having releasable bone plates, created using computer-aided design to conform to the surface of a bone, attached to a distraction mechanism, wherein the distractor device is affixed to the bone, the distraction mechanism is removed from the bone plates, the osteotomy is performed using a guide edge provided on at least one of the bone plates, and the distraction mechanism is re-attached to the bone plates such that distraction can be initiated.

A medical device and method of expanding the maxilla of a patient via application of intra-orally generated forces and/or applying externally generated protraction forces to the maxilla of the patient is provided. The medical device can embody multiple configurations device that include skeletal anchorage device alone or in combination with a fixed aligner or an adjustable aligner.

A medical device and method of expanding the maxilla of a patient via application of intra-orally generated forces and/or applying externally generated protraction forces to the maxilla of the patient is provided. The medical device can embody multiple configurations device that include skeletal anchorage device alone or in combination with a fixed aligner or an adjustable aligner.