title: Evaluation of bioresorbable plates in condylar fracture fixation: a case series.
abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and stability of bioresorbable plates in condylar fractures in adults. Twelve adult patients who had sustained a condylar fracture, either alone or in combination with other mandibular fractures, were clinically and radiologically assessed for the efficacy and stability of bioresorbable plate and screw fixation. Intraoperatively, a total of seven screw breakages were noted. Six cases showed instability of the fractured fragments after fixation with bioresorbable plates and screws; the other six cases showed adequate stability. A single bioresorbable plate does not provide satisfactory stability for condylar fractures. Also, the screw breakages add additional surgical time and cost to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth University Dental College and Hospital, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kshirsagar
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Halli
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Sane
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Chhabaria
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramanojam
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Patankar
mesh_terms: D020341:Absorbable Implants; D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019344:Lactic Acid; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide)
keywords: bioresorbable plates; condylar fracture; rigid fixation