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ArticleJournal of functional biomaterials2025

Comparison of Anatomical Maxillary Sinus Implant and Polydioxanone Sheets in Treatment of Orbital Floor Blowout Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Benjamin Walch, Alexander Gaggl, Gian Battista Bottini, Johannes Hachleitner, Florian Huber, Hannes Römhild, Martin Geroldinger, Maximilian Götzinger

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Benjamin WalchDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Alexander GagglDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Gian Battista BottiniDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Johannes HachleitnerDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Florian HuberDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Hannes RömhildDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Martin GeroldingerTeam Biostatistics and Big Medical Data, IDA Lab Salzburg, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.ORCID 0000-0002-7858-323X
Maximilian GötzingerDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Center for Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital of the Private Medical University Paracelsus, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.

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Abstract

backgroundOrbital floor blowout fractures (OFBF) can have serious consequences for the patient. Selecting the right treatment method and materials is essential. Krenkel's maxillary sinus implant has been used successfully for more than 40 years in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of this implant compared to polydioxanone (PDS) sheets. MATERIAL AND

methodsThis retrospective study examined a cohort of 82 OFBF patients over a seven-year period. Clinical and geometric data were collected. Defect size, location, and the volume of the herniated tissue were measured from conventional computer tomography (CT) or cone beam computer tomography (CBCT) scans. The relationship between ophthalmologic rehabilitation and treatment modality was analyzed using logistic regression.

resultsThe study included 82 patients, 28% female and 72% male, with a median age of 45.2 years. Defect size and hernia volume correlated with preoperative ophthalmological symptoms. At follow-up, 14.8% in the implant group and 28.6% in the PDS group showed mild visual impairment, with no severe diplopia.

conclusionsOur results suggest this method is a reliable and effective solution for repairing OFBFs and ophthalmologic rehabilitation. However, further research in a clinical controlled trial is needed.

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biocompatible materialblowout fracturesdouble visionenophthalmosmaxillary nervemaxillary sinusocular surgeryophthalmologic diagnostic techniquesorbital fractureorbital implanttrauma surgery

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PMCPMC12194180

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