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Resorbable implants in maxillofacial surgery: a reality check.

Suresh Menon¹, Col Sk Roy Choudhury

¹Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences, 82 # EPIP Area, Whitefield, Bangalore, 560066 India.

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

|June 5, 2013

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Resorbable polymers offer no significant clinical advantages over titanium for maxillofacial fracture fixation. Their increased cost and time requirements suggest limited use, primarily in pediatric craniofacial surgery.

Area of Science:

Maxillofacial Surgery
Biomaterials Science
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Rigid internal fixation (RIF) is crucial for maxillofacial fracture management.
Titanium implants replaced stainless steel due to superior properties.
Resorbable polymers emerged as an alternative to metallic implants.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of resorbable polymers versus titanium for zygomatic complex fracture fixation.
To compare clinical outcomes, technique, cost, and time factors between the two biomaterials.

Main Methods:

A comparative study involving 40 patients with zygomatic complex fractures.
Evaluation of resorbable polymers and titanium fixation implants.
Assessment of clinical efficacy, surgical technique, cost, and time.

Keywords:

Osteosynthesis Resorbable system Zygomatic complex

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Main Results:

Insignificant differences in clinical outcomes between resorbable polymers and titanium.
Resorbable systems demonstrated increased time for surgery and higher costs.
Resorbable systems were found to be more technique-sensitive.

Conclusions:

The benefits of resorbable fixation implants over titanium in maxillofacial fractures appear overstated.
Significant differences in time and cost favor titanium implants.
Resorbable systems are best suited for pediatric craniofacial surgery.