title: Management of pediatric mandibular fractures using bioresorbable plating system - Efficacy, stability, and clinical outcomes: Our experiences and literature review.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy and stability of the biodegradable fixation system for treatment of mandible fractures in pediatric patients by measuring the bite force.
  
  
  METHODS
  Sixty pediatric patients with mandibular fractures (36 males, 24 females) were included in this study. The 2.5-mm resorbable plates were adapted along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis and secured with four 2.5 mm diameter monocortical resorbable screws, 8 mm in length. All patients were followed for 10 months. Clinical parameters, such as soft tissue infection, nonunion, malunion, implant exposure, malocclusion, nerve injury, and bite force for stability, were prospectively assessed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Adequate fixation and primary bone healing was achieved in 100% of the cases. Six minor complications (10%) were observed: 2 soft tissue infections (3%), 1 plate dehiscence (2%), 1 malocclusion (2%), and 2 paresthesia (3%).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  2.5-mm resorbable plating system along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis is a good treatment modality for mandible fractures in pediatric patients.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George' Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Mahinder
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George' Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Tutor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, E.S.I.C. Dental College and Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Passi
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, K.D. Dental College & Hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Mohit
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aggarwal
authors.affiliation: Observer, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Sciences, King George' Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Guneet
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kaur
keywords: Hydrolysis; Maxillomandibular fixation; Polyglycolic acid (PGA); Polylactic acid (PLA)