Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10001096 | International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2005 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Biodegradable osteosynthesis devices can be viewed as addition to, not yet replacement for conventional metal osteosynthesis materials. In a series of 65 patients with zygomatic fractures, a short-term complication/sequelae rate of 22.8% and a long-term complication rate of 9.4% were recorded. Lactosorb® plates, panels and screws were the only devices used for osteosynthesis. All complications associated with the biodegradable material could be considered minor and were resolved by the use of minor surgical procedures or conservative measures. The results of this study indicate that treatment of zygomatic fractures with biodegradable osteosynthesis material has no major long-term adverse effects beyond the total material resorption time.
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Authors
G. Enislidis, G. Lagogiannis, G. Wittwer, C. Glaser, R. Ewers,