title: The use of resorbable hardware for fixation of pediatric mandible fracture. Case report.
abstract: The diagnosis and management of mandible fractures in the pediatric patient population can pose multiple challenges to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Resorbable plates and screws for fixation in this population are both well tolerated and effective. They enable realignment and stable positioning of rapidly healing fracture segments, while obviating any potential impediments to long-term metal retention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Poore
authors.forename: Kevin J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Penna
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D001864:Bone Wires; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007180:Incisor / Q000293:injuries; D019248:Jaw Fixation Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014084:Tooth Avulsion / Q000150:complications