Bioabsorbable plate and screw fixation in orthognathic surgery

This paper describes the author's 10-year experience in using resorbable polymeric plates and screws in select cases of orthognathic surgery as well as a comprehensive review of all published reports on this technology for similar applications.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of craniofacial surgery 2007-07, Vol.18 (4), p.818-825
1. Verfasser:	Eppley, Barry L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Absorbable Implants Biocompatible Materials - therapeutic use Bone Plates Bone Screws Dentistry Humans Internal Fixators Lactates - therapeutic use Mandible - abnormalities Mandible - surgery Maxilla - abnormalities Maxilla - surgery Osteotomy - instrumentation Osteotomy - methods Polyethylene Glycols - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper describes the author's 10-year experience in using resorbable polymeric plates and screws in select cases of orthognathic surgery as well as a comprehensive review of all published reports on this technology for similar applications.
ISSN:	1049-2275
DOI:	10.1097/scs.0b013e3180684933