Abstract | PURPOSE: PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifty mandibular fractures in 34 patients (32 males, 2 females) with a mean of 20.8 days of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) were included in this study. The 2.5-mm resorbable plates were adapted along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis and secured with four 8 × 2.5 mm monocortical resorbable screws. All patients were followed for a minimum of 6 weeks with an average long-term follow-up of 10 months. The incidence of soft tissue infection, nonunion, malunion, malocclusion, osteomyelitis, nerve injury, and tooth damage was prospectively assessed. RESULTS: Primary bone healing was achieved in 100% of cases. Ten minor complications (20%) were observed: 5 soft tissue infections (10%), 4 plate dehiscences (8%), and 1 malocclusion (2%). No evidence of malunion, nonunion, osteomyelitis, plate fracture, or iatrogenic dental or nerve injury was noted; no readmission or reoperation was necessary. CONCLUSION: The Inion 2.5-mm resorbable plating system along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis plus 3 weeks of MMF is a viable option for the treatment of mandible fractures.
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Authors | David E Vázquez-Morales, Donita Dyalram-Silverberg, Stewart K Lazow, Julius R Berger |
Journal | Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology
(Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol)
Vol. 115
Issue 1
Pg. 25-8
(Jan 2013)
ISSN: 2212-4411 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22921447
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Absorbable Implants
- Adult
- Bone Plates
- Female
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
(instrumentation)
- Fracture Healing
- Humans
- Jaw Fixation Techniques
- Male
- Mandibular Fractures
(surgery)
- Postoperative Complications
- Prospective Studies
- Radiography, Panoramic
- Treatment Outcome
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