title: [The use of a polyglycolic acid membrane in the reconstruction of the orbital floor and in loss of bone substance in the maxillofacial region].
abstract: The use of a new alloplastic biodegradable implant called BIOFIX made of polyglycolate is described. We used it to cover bone defects in maxillo-facial surgery, principally for orbital floor restoration and frontal sinus repair, with very good results. It is an excellent material of temporary support and guidance during the healing period and new bone formation. However, it will be necessary to wait for the results of a multicentric european study to confirm its superiority in maxillofacial surgery.
authors.affiliation: Service de Stomatologie et de Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale, Hôpital Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Bruxelles, U.L.B.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sasserath
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Van Reck
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gitani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D010012:Osteogenesis; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants
chemical_list: D011100:Polyglycolic Acid
vernacular_title: Utilisation d'une membrane d'acide polyglycolique dans les reconstructions de plancher orbitaire et dans les pertes de substances osseuses de la sphère maxillo-faciale.