title: Nonmetallic fixation in elective maxillofacial surgery.
abstract: Resorbable fixation technology offers several benefits, including easily cut and shaped plates, strong and predictable resorption qualities, and improved patient acceptance and expectations. Moreover, resorbable fixation implants can be completely reabsorbed into the body, eliminating the need for subsequent removal. This article describes the use of this innovative technology in orthognathic surgery, including preoperative and postoperative patient needs, intraoperative patient care, and potential complications.
authors.affiliation: Langley Air Force Base, Va., USA.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Abernathy
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McDaniel
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Edwards
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kiely
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Frazier
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D019344:Lactic Acid; D019931:Maxillofacial Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000451:nursing*; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D011091:Polyesters; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D011100:Polyglycolic Acid; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide)