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- This invention relates generally to anchoring and fixation systems for bone lengthening by monofocal distraction osteogenesis and more particularly to maxillofacial alveolar and small craniofacial skeletal distraction.
- the present invention addresses problems associated with regenerating maxillofacial bone mass to treat congenital or functional masticatory deficiencies.
- a patient with marginal bone mass is first treated with a surgical bone graft.
- Bone grafting techniques range from a harvested autogenous onlay graft to a synthetic hydroxyapatite bone mixture used to pack and build up a surgical site. Once the graft has healed, a second surgery is performed to insert the appropriate length endosseous dental implant and to provide masticatory function.
- a maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system for bone lengthening and distracting osteogenesis comprising an internally threaded base plug for placement in a corticotomy that acts as a base plate for resisting and translating the distraction force, an internally and externally threaded anchoring screw body for locking into the coronal portion of the corticotomy and a defined length distraction jack screw for applying the distraction force.
- the base plug and anchoring screw body are placed therein and the distraction jack screw is inserted.
- the distraction screw is advanced a selected amount on a periodic basis applying a distraction force on the base plug.
- the jack screw is removed and replaced with a healing screw.
- the healing screw is removed followed by the anchoring screw body and the base plug.
- a suitable endosseous dental implant is then inserted in a conventional manner.
- Another object of the present invention is the provision of an apparatus for distracting and increasing the bone mass of the alveolar and small craniofacial skeletal bones by monofocal distraction when minimal bone height and/or stability is available.
- Yet another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for converting a coronal distraction fixture, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,940, into a standard implant once distraction is complete.
- a threaded, cut-away bone screw or in a modified embodiment, a thin mesh element, is used as a low profile base plug for resisting and translating the downward distraction force in cases of minimal bone height.
- Either the bone screw or the thin mesh element is used with the anchoring distraction fixture and the defined length distraction jack screw set forth in the above noted patent.
- the cut-away bone screw or a tip portion of the thin mesh element is used in place of the base plug and is installed in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the anchoring screw body.
- an externally threaded sealing screw is used to seal the base of a modified coronal distraction fixture and convert it into a standard implant.
- the distraction fixture is used with the defined length jack screw and base plug set forth in the above noted patent.
- FIG. 1 is a side elevational view, partly in cross section, of a distraction system using a cut-away bone screw as a low profile distraction base plug in accordance with a feature of the first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of a distraction system using a thin mesh element as a low profile distraction base plug in accordance with a modification of the FIG. 1 embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 ( a ) is a top plan view, in reduced scale, of the thin mesh element of the FIG. 2 distraction system, but shown prior to bending into the configuration shown in FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of a maxillofacial anchoring and distracting system, partly in cross section, similar to that shown in the above referenced patent, but modified in accordance with the invention,
- FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3 but showing the externally threaded anchoring screw body or distraction fixture along with a sealing screw prior to insertion into the fixture, and
- FIG. 5 is a view similar to FIG. 4 but shown with the sealing screw inserted into the fixture.
- maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system 10 made in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an externally threaded anchoring screw or distraction fixture 12 and a selected (short, as shown) length jack screw 14 similar to anchoring screw 12 and jack screw 16 disclosed in the above referenced patent, along with a bone screw 16 .
- Bone screw 16 is formed with an external self-tapping bone screw thread 16 a and a standard drive bone screw head 16 b .
- a cut-away flat surface portion 16 c is formed in the self-tapping screw thread 16 a of screw 16 , as by machining, preferably in the center of the longitudinal length of the thread, so that when lined up perpendicularly with the alveolar distraction fixture 12 , as shown in the drawing, the flat surface portion serves as a reaction surface for jack screw 14 to distract against.
- bone screw 16 is formed, as by milling, with a flat surface index portion 16 d formed on the otherwise circular outer periphery of head 16 b .
- Head 16 b is referenced, angularly aligned and driven with appropriate mating driver tools (not shown).
- an external drilling template that engages a coronal hexagonal portion 12 a of distraction fixture 12 can be used.
- cut-away flat surface portion 16 c extends in length preferably over twice the diameter of distal end 14 a of jack screw 14 to allow for thickness variations in patients' cortical bone plates.
- bone screw 16 is designed in multiple lengths to accommodate variations in bony plate dimensions.
- the cut-away bone screw serves as the base plug to resist and transfer the downward distraction force from the distraction jack screw.
- the cut-away bone screw engages the cortical plates of the attached apical bone stock allowing the freed coronal subperiosteal cortictomy segment to distract against the distraction jack screw.
- Use of the distraction bone screw results in a rigid stabilization of remaining bone stock for distraction as well as in the decrease in the required bone height needed for distraction by up to 3 to 4 millimeters.
- FIGS. 2 , 2 ( a ) another form of a low profile base plug, as shown in FIGS. 2 , 2 ( a ), is shown particularly adapted for use when sufficient bone height or stability is unavailable to insert the standard base plug.
- This low profile base plug or thin base plate mesh element 17 made according to the modified embodiment is composed of suitable material, such as titanium, and comprises a solid, relatively thin tip 17 a extending from an integrally attached, relatively wide, modifiable, fixation mesh body 17 b .
- a plurality of elongated eye holes 17 c and circular pin holes 17 d are formed through the fixation mesh body 17 b to allow either a fixation bone screw tack 17 f or bone screw (not shown) to secure the mesh body to the bony apical segment of a patient.
- the eye and pin holes also allow for fixation mesh body 17 b to be cut down or trimmed as desired to accommodate a selected geometry.
- a surgeon will bend solid mesh tip 17 a at grooves 17 e and insert the tip through a prepared horizontal osteotomy.
- alveolar distraction fixture 12 can be distracted in an axial direction.
- base plate mesh 17 can be removed during the removal of the distraction fixture 12 or left in place as desired.
- FIG. 3 shows the use of a base plug 18 and jack screw 22 of the type disclosed in the aforementioned patent along with an anchoring screw body or distraction fixture 20 similar to anchor screw body 12 of the patent but modified in accordance with the invention.
- Fixture 20 typically longer than that shown in the aforementioned patent, is formed with a longitudinally extending bore having a screw thread 20 a which extends along its longitudinal length to a selected point inboard of its distal end 20 b , forming a distal end sealing portion 20 c .
- Sealing portion 20 c is preferably formed as a cylindrical surface having a slight taper of decreasing diameter as one goes in the direction toward the distal end 20 b .
- An external thread 20 d extending from head 20 e is preferably formed with cutting flute portions 20 f at the distal end portion of fixture 20 which extend generally in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of fixture 20 .
- sealing screw 24 is formed with an external thread 24 a which extends between head or coronal portion 24 b and sealing section 24 c formed at the distal end portion of screw 24 .
- Sealing surface section 24 c preferably is formed as a cylindrical section machined with a unique diametrical size that will frictionally lock and seal off the tapered distal end 20 c of distraction fixture 20 .
- Distraction fixture sealing screw 24 is driven in with a standard female hexagonal driving surface 24 d at the head 24 b of the screw. Additionally, external threads 24 a at the center of the screw are formed so that they exactly match and mate with the distraction fixture 20 .
- the entire length of sealing screw 24 once inserted, allows for the distraction fixture 20 , that is converted into a dental implant, to be restored with standard prosthetic components.
- This embodiment is adapted for use in cases where bone height is available for insertion of a standard length implant but distraction is necessary to transport the coronal aspect of the implant to its required axial location. Once distraction is completed, no additional surgery is required since the alveolar distraction fixture 20 becomes the standard implant. Base plug 18 is merely left in place and the distraction fixture sealed to form the implant. Additionally, cutting flutes 20 f serve to prevent rotation of the fixture/implant as it becomes osseointegrated.
Abstract
A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system having an internally threaded anchoring or distraction fixture (12) and a selected length jack screw (14) for placement in an osteotomy. To minimize required bone height, a cut-away bone screw (16) or a solid mesh tip (17) is provided for insertion in bone in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the anchoring and jack screws. A flat surface portion (16 c, 17 a) serves as a reaction surface for the distal end of the jack screw. In a second embodiment a sealing screw (24) is used with distraction fixture (20) modified to include a sealing surface. After completion of distraction the sealing screw is used to seal off the distraction fixture for conversion into an implant suitable for receiving conventional prosthetic components.
Description
- This invention relates generally to anchoring and fixation systems for bone lengthening by monofocal distraction osteogenesis and more particularly to maxillofacial alveolar and small craniofacial skeletal distraction.
- The present invention addresses problems associated with regenerating maxillofacial bone mass to treat congenital or functional masticatory deficiencies. Conventionally, in order to overcome masticatory deficiencies, a patient with marginal bone mass is first treated with a surgical bone graft. Bone grafting techniques range from a harvested autogenous onlay graft to a synthetic hydroxyapatite bone mixture used to pack and build up a surgical site. Once the graft has healed, a second surgery is performed to insert the appropriate length endosseous dental implant and to provide masticatory function.
- The process of bone grafting to regenerate bone mass has suffered from limited results. In many cases, at the time for surgical insertion of the endosseous dental implant, the grafting mass has significantly or completely resorbed away. One reason for the loss of this grafting material is the body's requirement for an applied stress to stimulate and maintain bone mass. Furthermore, as documented cases have shown, it is not uncommon for the filler material to migrate from the surgical site. This migration and degradation of the graft material minimizes the benefit of the procedure. These undesired results combined with the morbidity of the harvested area demonstrate the need for an alternative surgical procedure. In addition, these conventional multiple surgical procedures require a greater investment of time, money and available grafting materials than is desirable.
- In U.S. Pat. No. 5,889,940, assigned to the assignee of the present invention, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by this reference, a maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system for bone lengthening and distracting osteogenesis is disclosed and claimed comprising an internally threaded base plug for placement in a corticotomy that acts as a base plate for resisting and translating the distraction force, an internally and externally threaded anchoring screw body for locking into the coronal portion of the corticotomy and a defined length distraction jack screw for applying the distraction force. Upon preparation of an osteotomy, the base plug and anchoring screw body are placed therein and the distraction jack screw is inserted. The distraction screw is advanced a selected amount on a periodic basis applying a distraction force on the base plug. When the desired amount of distraction has been achieved, the jack screw is removed and replaced with a healing screw. After a suitable healing period, the healing screw is removed followed by the anchoring screw body and the base plug. A suitable endosseous dental implant is then inserted in a conventional manner. Although the above described apparatus and procedures are very effective, there is a need or desire to provide enhancements in certain case situations. In one such case, the situation relates to the lack of sufficient bone height and/or stability to accommodate the components described in the above referenced patent. In another such case, there is adequate bone height but distraction is necessary to translate the coronal aspect of the implant to its required axial location.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a system which answers the above noted needs and desires. Another object of the invention is the provision of an apparatus for distracting and increasing the bone mass of the alveolar and small craniofacial skeletal bones by monofocal distraction when minimal bone height and/or stability is available. Yet another object of the invention is to provide an apparatus for converting a coronal distraction fixture, such as that described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,940, into a standard implant once distraction is complete.
- Briefly described, according to a feature of the first embodiment of the invention, a threaded, cut-away bone screw, or in a modified embodiment, a thin mesh element, is used as a low profile base plug for resisting and translating the downward distraction force in cases of minimal bone height. Either the bone screw or the thin mesh element is used with the anchoring distraction fixture and the defined length distraction jack screw set forth in the above noted patent. The cut-away bone screw or a tip portion of the thin mesh element is used in place of the base plug and is installed in a direction generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the anchoring screw body. According to a feature of the second embodiment of the invention, an externally threaded sealing screw is used to seal the base of a modified coronal distraction fixture and convert it into a standard implant. In this embodiment, the distraction fixture is used with the defined length jack screw and base plug set forth in the above noted patent.
- Additional objects and features of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows and in part will be obvious from the description. The objects and advantages of the invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalies and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the objects, advantages and principles of the invention. In the drawings:
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FIG. 1 is a side elevational view, partly in cross section, of a distraction system using a cut-away bone screw as a low profile distraction base plug in accordance with a feature of the first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of a distraction system using a thin mesh element as a low profile distraction base plug in accordance with a modification of theFIG. 1 embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 (a) is a top plan view, in reduced scale, of the thin mesh element of theFIG. 2 distraction system, but shown prior to bending into the configuration shown inFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of a maxillofacial anchoring and distracting system, partly in cross section, similar to that shown in the above referenced patent, but modified in accordance with the invention, -
FIG. 4 is a view similar toFIG. 3 but showing the externally threaded anchoring screw body or distraction fixture along with a sealing screw prior to insertion into the fixture, and -
FIG. 5 is a view similar toFIG. 4 but shown with the sealing screw inserted into the fixture. - As shown in
FIG. 1 , maxillofacial anchoring anddistraction system 10 made in accordance with a first preferred embodiment of the invention comprises an externally threaded anchoring screw ordistraction fixture 12 and a selected (short, as shown)length jack screw 14 similar to anchoringscrew 12 andjack screw 16 disclosed in the above referenced patent, along with abone screw 16.Bone screw 16 is formed with an external self-tappingbone screw thread 16 a and a standard drivebone screw head 16 b. A cut-awayflat surface portion 16 c is formed in the self-tappingscrew thread 16 a ofscrew 16, as by machining, preferably in the center of the longitudinal length of the thread, so that when lined up perpendicularly with thealveolar distraction fixture 12, as shown in the drawing, the flat surface portion serves as a reaction surface forjack screw 14 to distract against. To assure appropriate alignment of the cut-awayflat surface portion 16 c relative to thedistraction fixture 12 andjack screw 14,bone screw 16 is formed, as by milling, with a flatsurface index portion 16 d formed on the otherwise circular outer periphery ofhead 16 b.Head 16 b is referenced, angularly aligned and driven with appropriate mating driver tools (not shown). To further assist in the exact placement ofscrew 16 relative todistraction fixture 12, an external drilling template that engages a coronalhexagonal portion 12 a ofdistraction fixture 12 can be used. Additionally, as shown inFIG. 1 , cut-awayflat surface portion 16 c extends in length preferably over twice the diameter ofdistal end 14 a ofjack screw 14 to allow for thickness variations in patients' cortical bone plates. To further assure the rigid and stable engagement of the bony segment for distraction,bone screw 16 is designed in multiple lengths to accommodate variations in bony plate dimensions. Once distraction and callus healing is complete, the threaded cut-away bone screw can be removed during the removal ofdistraction fixture 12 or left in place in accordance with the physician's requirements. Thus in cases where there is insufficient bone height or stability to use a normal base plug, the cut-away bone screw serves as the base plug to resist and transfer the downward distraction force from the distraction jack screw. The cut-away bone screw engages the cortical plates of the attached apical bone stock allowing the freed coronal subperiosteal cortictomy segment to distract against the distraction jack screw. Use of the distraction bone screw results in a rigid stabilization of remaining bone stock for distraction as well as in the decrease in the required bone height needed for distraction by up to 3 to 4 millimeters. - In a modified embodiment, another form of a low profile base plug, as shown in FIGS. 2, 2(a), is shown particularly adapted for use when sufficient bone height or stability is unavailable to insert the standard base plug. This low profile base plug or thin base
plate mesh element 17 made according to the modified embodiment is composed of suitable material, such as titanium, and comprises a solid, relativelythin tip 17 a extending from an integrally attached, relatively wide, modifiable,fixation mesh body 17 b. Preferably, a plurality ofelongated eye holes 17 c andcircular pin holes 17 d are formed through thefixation mesh body 17 b to allow either a fixationbone screw tack 17 f or bone screw (not shown) to secure the mesh body to the bony apical segment of a patient. The eye and pin holes also allow forfixation mesh body 17 b to be cut down or trimmed as desired to accommodate a selected geometry. In order to use the baseplate mesh element 17 to distract against, a surgeon will bendsolid mesh tip 17 a atgrooves 17 e and insert the tip through a prepared horizontal osteotomy. Once themesh tip 17 a is inserted through the horizontal osteotomy which is formed perpendicular to the position of thedistraction jack screw 14, and laid flat on the apical bony segment,alveolar distraction fixture 12 can be distracted in an axial direction. When distraction and callus healing is complete,base plate mesh 17 can be removed during the removal of thedistraction fixture 12 or left in place as desired. - Turning now to
FIGS. 3-5 , a second preferred embodiment of the invention will be described.FIG. 3 shows the use of abase plug 18 andjack screw 22 of the type disclosed in the aforementioned patent along with an anchoring screw body ordistraction fixture 20 similar to anchorscrew body 12 of the patent but modified in accordance with the invention.Fixture 20, typically longer than that shown in the aforementioned patent, is formed with a longitudinally extending bore having ascrew thread 20 a which extends along its longitudinal length to a selected point inboard of itsdistal end 20 b, forming a distalend sealing portion 20 c. Sealingportion 20 c is preferably formed as a cylindrical surface having a slight taper of decreasing diameter as one goes in the direction toward thedistal end 20 b. Anexternal thread 20 d, extending fromhead 20 e is preferably formed with cuttingflute portions 20 f at the distal end portion offixture 20 which extend generally in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis offixture 20. With reference toFIG. 4 , sealingscrew 24 is formed with anexternal thread 24 a which extends between head orcoronal portion 24 b and sealingsection 24 c formed at the distal end portion ofscrew 24. Sealingsurface section 24 c preferably is formed as a cylindrical section machined with a unique diametrical size that will frictionally lock and seal off the tapereddistal end 20 c ofdistraction fixture 20. By sealing off thedistal end 20 c ofdistraction fixture 20, the distraction fixture is converted into a standard implant as shown inFIG. 5 . Distractionfixture sealing screw 24 is driven in with a standard femalehexagonal driving surface 24 d at thehead 24 b of the screw. Additionally,external threads 24 a at the center of the screw are formed so that they exactly match and mate with thedistraction fixture 20. The entire length of sealingscrew 24, once inserted, allows for thedistraction fixture 20, that is converted into a dental implant, to be restored with standard prosthetic components. This embodiment is adapted for use in cases where bone height is available for insertion of a standard length implant but distraction is necessary to transport the coronal aspect of the implant to its required axial location. Once distraction is completed, no additional surgery is required since thealveolar distraction fixture 20 becomes the standard implant.Base plug 18 is merely left in place and the distraction fixture sealed to form the implant. Additionally, cuttingflutes 20 f serve to prevent rotation of the fixture/implant as it becomes osseointegrated. - Although the invention has been described with regard to certain preferred embodiments thereof, variations and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, the intention that the appended claims be interpreted as broadly as possible in view of the prior art to include all such variations and modifications.
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2. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system comprising
an anchoring screw body having upper and lower sides and having a longitudinal axis and having a longitudinally extending threaded bore extending through the anchoring screw body from the upper side to the lower side, the anchoring screw body having an external bone screw thread,
an elongated generally cylindrical member having head and distal ends and a longitudinal axis, an externally threaded portion for threaded engagement in the threaded bore of the anchoring screw body, the generally cylindrical member being capable of being inserted in the bore of the anchoring screw body with the distal end inserted from the upper side and so that the distal end can extend out of the threaded bore beyond the lower side of the anchoring screw body with the generally cylindrical member being removable through the upper side upon completion of distraction, the head end including a driving surface, and the distal end having a distraction force transferring surface a selected diameter, and
a reaction element having a flat surface portion for engagement with the distraction force transferring surface of the distal end of the generally cylindrical member when the cylindrical member is in threaded engagement with the anchoring screw body, the flat surface portion extending along a selected axis a distance at least as great as the diameter of the distal end of the elongated generally cylindrical member to serve serving as an engagement surface to distract against when the reaction element is placed in a horizontally extending osteotomy in a bone with the flat surface portion of the reaction element generally perpendicular relative to the longitudinal axis of the anchoring screw body and the elongated generally cylindrical member, according to claim 1 in which the reaction element comprises comprising a bone screw having a generally cylindrical body portion with a longitudinal axis and having an external screw thread, the generally cylindrical body being formed with the flat surface portion recessed below the threads and with the selected axis extending parallel with the horizontal longitudinal axis.
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9. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system according to claim 2 in which the bone screw has a head formed with an indexing surface portion to reflect the angular position of the recessed flat surface portion.
10. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system according to claim 9 in which the head has a generally circular outer periphery formed with a flat surface portion in the outer periphery at an angular position matching that of the angular position of the flat surface portion in the body.
11. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system according to claim 2 in which the head is formed with a recessed polygonal driving feature.
12. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system comprising
a generally cylindrical base plug having a longitudinal axis, a crestal end and having a closed ended, threaded bore formed through the crestal end and extending along the longitudinal axis,
an anchoring screw body having a longitudinal axis and having a head end and a distal end and having a longitudinally extending bore extending through the anchoring screw body, the bore being threaded along at least a portion of its length and having a circumferentially extending sealing surface, the anchoring screw body having external threads,
an elongated generally cylindrical member having first and second ends, an externally threaded portion for threaded engagement in the threaded bore of the anchoring screw body, the second end having a diameter selected to be received within the bore of the base plug bypassing the threaded portion of the bore and the sealing surface of the screw body, and
a sealing screw having a distal free end and an external thread for threaded engagement in the threaded bore of the anchoring screw body after the generally cylindrical member has been removed upon completion of distraction, the sealing screw having a circumferentially extending sealing surface for engagement with the sealing surface of the anchoring screw body.
13. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system according to claim 12 in which the sealing surface of the sealing screw is formed of a generally cylindrical surface and the sealing surface of the sealing anchoring screw body is formed of a generally cylindrical surface having a slight taper with the diameter increasing decreasing in a direction going toward the distal end.
14. A maxillofacial anchoring and distraction system according to claim 12 in which the head end is formed with a polygonal driving surface.
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