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Yongchun Yu1, Weilong Liu2, Jinlong Chen3

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Routine removal of titanium implants after maxillofacial fracture fixation is often unnecessary. Key risk factors for removal include preoperative infection and female gender, necessitating closer follow-up in affected patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Orthopedic Implants
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Titanium implants are standard for treating maxillofacial fractures.
  • The necessity of routine implant removal remains a debated topic in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of titanium implant removal following maxillofacial fracture treatment.
  • To identify significant risk factors associated with the removal of these implants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of adult patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation for maxillofacial fractures (2007-2016).
  • Analysis included patient demographics, injury characteristics, and implant removal data.
  • Statistical methods included descriptive, bivariate, Kaplan-Meier survival, and Cox proportional hazards models.

Main Results:

  • Out of 2,325 patients, 7.01% underwent titanium implant removal.
  • Estimated 1-, 2-, and 10-year removal rates were 3%, 7%, and 8%, respectively.
  • Significant risk factors for removal included preoperative infection, blow-out injuries, old fractures, and female gender.

Conclusions:

  • Routine removal of titanium implants for maxillofacial fractures is generally not indicated.
  • Increased vigilance and more frequent follow-up are recommended for patients presenting with identified risk factors.