| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3124068 | British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We aimed to compare in vivo the stability of fixation of condylar fractures in sheep using sonic bone welding and standard titanium screws. We assessed stability of the osteosynthesis and maintenance of the height of the mandibular ramus. Height decreased slightly in both groups compared with the opposite side. The volume of the condyle increased considerably in both groups mainly because callus had formed. The results showed no significant disadvantages for pin fixation compared with osteosynthesis using titanium screws.
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Authors
Matthias Schneider, Richard Loukota, Anne Kuchta, Bernd Stadlinger, Roland Jung, Katrin Speckl, Robert Schmiedekampf, Uwe Eckelt,