ArticleMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Clinical Evaluation of Magnesium Alloy Osteosynthesis in the Mandibular Head.
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- Current Frequency of Mandibular Condylar Process Fractures.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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- The Osteosynthesis of the Mandibular Head, Does the Way the Screws Are Positioned Matter?Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Bone Union Quality after Fracture Fixation of Mandibular Head with Compression Magnesium Screws.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
Titanium alloys are used in skeletal surgery. However, once bone union is complete, such fixation material becomes unnecessary or even harmful. Resorbable magnesium materials have been available for several years (WE43 alloy). The aim of this study was to clinically compare magnesium versus titanium open reduction and rigid fixations in mandible condylar heads. Ten patients were treated for fractures of the mandibular head with magnesium headless compression screws (2.3 mm in diameter), and 11 patients were included as a reference group with titanium screws (1.8 mm in diameter) with similar construction. The fixation characteristics (delay, time, and number of screws), distant anatomical results (mandibular ramus height loss, monthly loss rate, and relative loss of reconstructed ramus height), basic functional data (mandibular movements, facial nerve function, and cutaneous perception) and the influence of the effects of the injury (fracture type, fragmentation, occlusion, additional fractures, and associated diseases) on the outcome were evaluated. The long-term results of treatment were evaluated after 18 months. Treatment results similar to those of traditional titanium fixation were found with magnesium screws. Conclusions: Resorbable metal screws can be a favored option for osteosynthesis because surgical reentry can be avoided. These materials provide proper and stable treatment results.
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