Fixation of fractures of the condylar head of the mandible with a new magnesium-alloy biodegradable cannulated headless bone screw

Abstract It is difficult to fix fractures of the condylar head of the mandible. Several techniques have been described which show satisfactory outcomes, but stability can be questionable, and some can cause irritation of the soft tissues. We describe a technique and first results of treating such fr...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2017-07, Vol.55 (6), p.623-625
Main Authors: Leonhardt, H, Franke, A, McLeod, N.M.H, Lauer, G, Nowak, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable Implants
Alloys
Biodegradable osteosynthesis
Bone Screws
Cannulated headless bone screw
Condylar head fractures
Dentistry
Fracture Fixation, Internal - instrumentation
Humans
Magnesium
Magnesium-alloy
Mandibular Condyle - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Condyle - injuries
Mandibular Condyle - surgery
Mandibular Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Fractures - surgery
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract It is difficult to fix fractures of the condylar head of the mandible. Several techniques have been described which show satisfactory outcomes, but stability can be questionable, and some can cause irritation of the soft tissues. We describe a technique and first results of treating such fractures with resorbable magnesium-based headless bone screws (Magnezix® 2.7 mm CS; Syntellix AG, Hanover, Germany).
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.04.007