| 摘要 |
<p>A process for non-surgical repositioning of craniofacial bones following surgery for severe disease or trauma. At least two osseointegrated, i.e. bone implanted, fixtures (30) are implanted in the patient. A malleable bar (41), preferably of a gold, platinum and nickel alloy, is fastened between the two fixtures (30). The gold bar (41) initially has a flexed shape that could include loops, curves or other nonlinear segments. The flexed gold bar (41) is periodically bent to a more straightened position which thus applies a force between the two bone implanted fixtures (30). The force between the two fixtures (30) tends to reposition the facial bones over a period of time to restore function and/or form to the injured area.</p> |
