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

Chaithanyaa, Nemaly; K., K.; Kumar, Kirthi; Lahoti, Kapil B

doi:10.1007/s12663-011-0237-6

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“…This depends on the type and length of the plate used, in addition to the width and length of the osteosynthetic screws [8]. Among the factors influencing the stability of the fixation, the type of fixing material has also been mentioned [9,10].…”

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Choice of Screws for Fixation of Mandibular Condyle Fractures Guided by Anthropometric Data

Bielecki-Kowalski

Kozakiewicz

2021

Applied Sciences

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Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is becoming increasingly common in treatment of the condylar process, including mandible head fractures. This approach significantly improves the results in terms of anatomical reduction of bone fragments, and shortens the treatment time, allowing for early functional recovery. The success of ORIF is largely determined by the stability of the osteosynthesis. The stabilization effect depends on the screw type and length of the plate used, in addition to the diameter and length of the screws used. The aim of this study was to determine the largest possible screw length that can be used in ORIF of the mandibular condyle considering the variable bone thickness. A total of 500 condyles were examined using computer tomography (CT)-based 3D models in Caucasians. For all models, three measurements were made in the frontal projection in places typical for the stabilization of osteosynthesis plates in the fractures of the condylar process: the base, the top, and the sigmoid notch. In addition, one measurement of the mandible head was made in the place of the greatest width. The results showed that 8 mm screws should be used in the region of the condylar base as the longest anatomically justified screw, whereas in the area of a sigmoid notch only 1.5–2 mm screws should be used. Measurements in the area of the neck top revealed statistically significant differences in the measurements between the sex of patients, with average differences below 1 mm (p < 0.05). In this area, the maximal length of the screw was found to be 10 mm. In mandibular head fractures, the use of long screws is extremely important due to the desired effect of fragment compression. Statistically significant differences were found in the measurement results between women and men. The maximal screw length for bicortical fixation was found to be 22 mm in men and 20 mm in women. In post-traumatic patients, the ability to obtain a clear measurement is often limited by a deformed anatomy. Taking into account the fact that the fracture stability is influenced by both the plate length and the length of the fixation screws, an assessment of the standard measurement values in a cohort group will improve the quality of the surgical fixations of the fractures.

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Choice of Screws for Fixation of Mandibular Condyle Fractures Guided by Anthropometric Data

Bielecki-Kowalski

Kozakiewicz

2021

Applied Sciences

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“…The main reason is that mandibular condylar fracture treatment methods are controversial, especially when balancing risks and benefits of each. 1,2 The treatment follows two main categories, open and closed reduction, 3 with the advantages of one method directly associated with an increased risk of disadvantages of the other. Endoscopic reduction has recently shown promising results, 4 although still performed in limited locations.…”

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Giant life-threatening external carotid artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a mandibular condylar fracture

Ribeiro

Silva

Alves-Júnior

et al. 2015

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology

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“…4 Despite increasing demand, biodegradable fixation systems are not widely used during facial bone contouring surgeries due to several difficulties (eg, high cost, inconvenient manipulation, prolonged operative time, and uncertainty about long-term stability). 5,6 To overcome these demerits, the author developed a simple, reliable, and relatively low-cost operative technique using only biodegradable screws for bone fixation during narrowing genioplasty procedure.…”

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A Simple and Reliable Method of Narrowing Genioplasty Using Biodegradable Screws

Lee¹

2016

Journal of Craniofacial Surgery

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The T-osteotomy technique is widely performed to improve lower face aesthetics. During this narrowing genioplasty procedure, metal fixtures are required to rigidly fix the bone segments. Specifically, the use of biodegradable osteofixations has become a viable surgical option as more patients now have the desire to surreptitiously undergo aesthetic surgery. The present report describes a narrowing genioplasty procedure with the use of biodegradable screws only. When the T-osteotomy technique was performed to narrow the chin, the bone segments were first temporarily fixed with a 4-hole titanium plate and screws. Later during the operation, the plate and screws were replaced with 4 biodegradable screws with bicortical fixation. Completion of bone healing can be confirmed by follow-up radiographs taken 6 months after the surgery. Despite increasing demand for the use of absorbable materials in aesthetic surgeries, biodegradable fixation systems have not been widely used for aesthetic surgeries due to a perception of high cost, inconvenient manipulation, prolonged operative time, and suspicions on long-term stability. Our novel method of using only biodegradable screws allows such limitations to be easily overcome by surgeons.

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

Abstract: 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.

Cited by 7 publications

References 24 publications

Choice of Screws for Fixation of Mandibular Condyle Fractures Guided by Anthropometric Data

Choice of Screws for Fixation of Mandibular Condyle Fractures Guided by Anthropometric Data

Giant life-threatening external carotid artery pseudoaneurysm caused by a mandibular condylar fracture

A Simple and Reliable Method of Narrowing Genioplasty Using Biodegradable Screws

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