| 摘要 |
The invention relates to a device for supporting a flexible, biocompatible membrane (9) of the type which is arranged between the soft tissue (8) and the bone tissue, for example the jaw bone (7), of a human or an animal, so that a space (10) is formed between the membrane and the bone tissue for the purpose of establishing bone growth in this space. The device comprises a central annular part (1) for connection to an implant (4) which is anchored in the bone tissue, and a peripheral part (2, 2a) which is intended to extend out over the space in which bone growth is sought and to form a support for the flexible membrane (9). The peripheral part consists of one or more wire loops (2, 2a) in which the wire is made of a biocompatible material, preferably titanium, and can easily be bent by hand and shortened if necessary upon application, while being sufficiently stiff to maintain its shape after bending. The invention can also be used in conjunction with bone transplants, the transplant being held in place, during the incorporation period, by the peripheral wire loop which is bent over the transplant and clamps the latter securely against the existing bone tissue. It is therefore possible to dispense with the screws or pins previously used for the fixing. <IMAGE> |
