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01-09-2011 | Clinical Study

Setbacks of Bio-Resorbable Plates and Screws in the Management of Condylar Fractures: Our Experience

Authors: N. Chaithanyaa, K. K. Rai, K. V. Arun kumar, Kapil Lahoti

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 3/2011

Abstract

Purpose

Fractures of the condyle can be managed by open or by closed reduction. This study was designed to mention the complications of the bio-resorbable material we had experienced while using them in the management of condylar fractures.

Methods

Fifteen (11 men and four women) patients with subcondylar fractures were included in the study. Resorbable poly-l-lactide plates and screws were used for the fracture fixation. Patients were followed up clinically and radiographically for a period of 2 years.

Results

Seven patients had a satisfactory reduction following the placement of bio-resorbable plates. Three patients had developed a swelling in the pre-auricular region, extending till the angle. Two patients had a screw breakage whereby leading to malunion and three other patients had bone resorption, at the fractured site that was appreciated radiographically.

Conclusion

Inspite of the advantages of these materials, certain complications has been experienced in our study with regard to the resorption and degradation of the material which has been mentioned and explained in our article.

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Title: Setbacks of Bio-Resorbable Plates and Screws in the Management of Condylar Fractures: Our Experience
Authors: N. Chaithanyaa
K. K. Rai
K. V. Arun kumar
Kapil Lahoti
Publication date: 01-09-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 3/2011
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-011-0237-6

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Setbacks of Bio-Resorbable Plates and Screws in the Management of Condylar Fractures: Our Experience

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Purpose

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Results

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