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. 2016 May-Aug;6(2):101-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2015.09.004. Epub 2015 Oct 17.

Management of pediatric mandibular fractures using bioresorbable plating system - Efficacy, stability, and clinical outcomes: Our experiences and literature review

Mahinder Singh  1 , R K Singh  2 , Deepak Passi  3 , Mohit Aggarwal  4 , Guneet Kaur  5
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Management of pediatric mandibular fractures using bioresorbable plating system - Efficacy, stability, and clinical outcomes: Our experiences and literature review

Mahinder Singh et al. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res. 2016 May-Aug.

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.

Keywords: Hydrolysis; Maxillomandibular fixation; Polyglycolic acid (PGA); Polylactic acid (PLA).

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Intraoral view of fracture and deranged occlusion.
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Preoperative O.P.G.
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INION – CPS plating kit containing plates and screws.
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Intraoperative view of reduction and plate fixation.
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Postoperative OPG showing healing of fracture.
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Postoperative Occlusion.
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