Category:

Medical Device,Software

Description:

Cleft lip and cleft palate, which occur in one in 600-800 births, are variations of a type of clefting congenital deformity caused by abnormal facial development during gestation. A cleft is a sub-division in the body's natural structure, regularly formed before birth. A cleft palate can be successfully treated with surgery soon after birth, however the current treatments include numerous surgeries as the patient grows. 

This novel invention uses computer software to fabricate a molding appliance for cleft palate babies.  It is expected that this invention will save time, reduce the number of surgeries and potentially allow for this operation to be performed in remote locations.

Potential Applications:

• Reduce patient discomfort with multiple surgeries
• Save time when forming the appliance
• Allow for procedure to be performed in remote locations

Inventor(s):

Dr. Betsy Davis, DMD, M.S.

Patent Status:

Availability:

Available for:
exclusive
non-exclusive
licensing.

Technology Status:

Licensing Contact:

Ryan N. Fiorini, Ph.D., MBA, MHA
MUSC Foundation for Research Development
PO Box 250828
Charleston, SC 29425
843.876.1906
fiorinir@musc.edu