title: Clinical and radiographic evaluation of biodegradable bone plates in the treatment of mandibular body fractures.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Many different systems are available for the treatment of fractures ranging from the heavy compression plates for mandibular reconstruction to low profile plates for mid-facial fixation, and are made either from stainless steel, titanium or vitallium. Recently, biodegradable, self-reinforced polylactide plates and screws have been used for the internal fixation of fractures of the mandible with good results.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study evaluated clinically the biodegradable bone plates for treatment of mandibular body fracture and to evaluate bone healing during the follow-up period using digital radiography.
  
  
  METHODS
  Eight patients had been suffered from mandibular body fractures were treated using Inion CPS(TM) bioresorbable fixation system and the healing process were followed up using digitised panoramic radiography at first week and after 1, 3 and 6 months.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Clinical examination of fractured segments revealed stable fixation across the fracture sites while visual and quantitative assessment of radiograph showed healing process was comparable with results previously reported by titanium bone plates.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures using bioresorbable fixation system with a brief period of inter-maxillary fixation have evolved to the point where the physical properties are sufficient to withstand the post-operative loads required for fracture repair of mandibular body fractures. The foreign body reaction is a major material-related problem which requires further studies.
authors: Department of Oral Maxillofacial Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Sherin Kamal
authors: SK
authors: Elhalawany
authors: Department of Oral Maxillofacial Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Bassel
authors: B
authors: Tarakji
authors: Department of Oral Maxillofacial Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Sn
authors: S
authors: Azzeghaiby
authors: Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Ibrahim
authors: I
authors: Alzoghaibi
authors: Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Kusai
authors: K
authors: Baroudi
authors: Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, Alfarabi College of Dentistry and Nursing, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Mohammad Zakaria
authors: MZ
authors: Nassani
keywords: Biodegradable bone plates; fractures; mandibular body
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