Mahinder Singh1, R K Singh2, Deepak Passi3, Mohit Aggarwal4, Guneet Kaur5. 1. Senior Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George' Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 2. Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George' Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. 3. Tutor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, E.S.I.C. Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, India. 4. Senior Lecturer, K.D. Dental College & Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. 5. Observer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George' Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Abstract
AIMS: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and stability of the biodegradable fixation system for treatment of mandible fractures in pediatric patients by measuring the bite force. METHODS: Sixty pediatric patients with mandibular fractures (36 males, 24 females) were included in this study. The 2.5-mm resorbable plates were adapted along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis and secured with four 2.5 mm diameter monocortical resorbable screws, 8 mm in length. All patients were followed for 10 months. Clinical parameters, such as soft tissue infection, nonunion, malunion, implant exposure, malocclusion, nerve injury, and bite force for stability, were prospectively assessed. RESULTS: Adequate fixation and primary bone healing was achieved in 100% of the cases. Six minor complications (10%) were observed: 2 soft tissue infections (3%), 1 plate dehiscence (2%), 1 malocclusion (2%), and 2 paresthesia (3%). CONCLUSION: 2.5-mm resorbable plating system along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis is a good treatment modality for mandible fractures in pediatric patients.
AIMS: The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and stability of the biodegradable fixation system for treatment of mandible fractures in pediatric patients by measuring the bite force. METHODS: Sixty pediatric patients with mandibular fractures (36 males, 24 females) were included in this study. The 2.5-mm resorbable plates were adapted along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis and secured with four 2.5 mm diameter monocortical resorbable screws, 8 mm in length. All patients were followed for 10 months. Clinical parameters, such as soft tissue infection, nonunion, malunion, implant exposure, malocclusion, nerve injury, and bite force for stability, were prospectively assessed. RESULTS: Adequate fixation and primary bone healing was achieved in 100% of the cases. Six minor complications (10%) were observed: 2 soft tissue infections (3%), 1 plate dehiscence (2%), 1 malocclusion (2%), and 2 paresthesia (3%). CONCLUSION: 2.5-mm resorbable plating system along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis is a good treatment modality for mandible fractures in pediatric patients.
Authors: Pat Ricalde; John Caccamese; Clinton Norby; Jeffrey C Posnick; Michael J Hartman; J Anthony von Fraunhofer Journal: J Oral Maxillofac Surg Date: 2008-12 Impact factor: 1.895
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