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Systems and methods for moving and/or restraining tissue in the upper respiratory system

  • US 7,367,340 B2
  • Filed: 01/23/2007
  • Issued: 05/06/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An implant assembly comprisinga first implant element sized and configured for implantation in a mandible within an oral cavity,a second implant element sized and configured for implantation in a tongue region within the oral cavity, anda third implant element coupled to the first and second implant elements within the oral cavity, the third implant element being capable of applying force between the first and second implant elements such that the implant, in use, resists posterior movement of the tongue within the oral cavity.

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