A method and device for ensuring better placement of an implant, such as an implant that is affixed via bone bed drilling to a recipient's skull. In particular, the technology comprises an apparatus and method of deploying the same that can lead to an improved goodness of fit of the implant. The apparatus and process of the present disclosure are particularly applicable to affixing auditory prostheses such as cochlear implants. The implant is provided with a template that has the same dimensions as the implant that is to be affixed. This template has a dye-impregnated material on its distal surface that is used during bone bed drilling to identify bony spots that have to be drilled away to get a flat surface and a better alignment of the implant with the bone bed. The template may also be provided in kit form.
一种方法和设备,用于确保更好地植入植入物,如通过骨床钻孔固定在受术者颅骨上的植入物。特别是,该技术包括一种装置和方法,可改善植入物的贴合度。本公开的装置和方法尤其适用于安装听觉假体,如人工耳蜗。植入体上有一个模板,其尺寸与要粘贴的植入体相同。该模板的远端表面有一种
染料浸渍材料,在骨床钻孔时用于识别必须钻去的骨点,以获得平整的表面,使种植体与骨床更好地对准。模板也可以成套提供。