DAVID C HOFFMAN
Dentist in Tinton Falls, NJ
License number
New Jersey 00308
Issued Date
Feb 23, 1982
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 1985
Category
Dentistry
Type
General Anesthesia Permit
Address
Address
Tinton Falls, NJ
Professional information
Temporomandibular Prosthetic Joint
US Patent:
6132466, Oct 17, 2000
Filed:
Jun 11, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/332354
Inventors:
David C. Hoffman - Red Bank NJ
Michael J. Pappas - Caldwell NJ
Michael J. Pappas - Caldwell NJ
International Classification:
A61F 230
US Classification:
623 1717
Abstract:
A temporomandibular joint prosthesis is provided. The prosthesis includes the condyle component for attachment to the ramus of a temporomandibular joint to replace the natural condylar head. The condyle component is attached to the natural ramus by a fixation system that may include plasma-sprayed pegs or plasma-sprayed double screws. The prosthesis further includes a fossa component assembly having a metallic bone attachment member and a plastic bearing. The plastic bearing is disposed and configured for articular bearing engagement with the condyle component of the prosthesis.