Abstract |
Ten patients with unstable zygomatic fractures were treated with resorbable poly(L-lactide) (PLLA) plates and screws. The results show that this method of fixation gives good stability over a sufficiently long period to enable undisturbed fracture healing.
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Authors | R R Bos, G Boering, F R Rozema, J W Leenslag |
Journal | Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
(J Oral Maxillofac Surg)
Vol. 45
Issue 9
Pg. 751-3
(Sep 1987)
ISSN: 0278-2391 [Print] United States |
PMID | 3476698
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Biodegradation, Environmental
- Bone Plates
- Bone Screws
- Equipment Design
- Fracture Fixation, Internal
(instrumentation, methods)
- Humans
- Polyesters
- Zygomatic Fractures
(surgery)
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