Abstract

LOPEZ-CEDRUN CEMBRANOS, J.L.. Maxillofacial osteosynthesis with resorbable material. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2004, vol.26, n.6, pp.369-383. ISSN 2173-9161.

Resorbable plates and screws composed of polylactic and polyglycolic acid, as internal fixation devices have gained widespread use during recent years in pediatric and also adult patients. Although these materials show some disadvantages when compared with titanium plates, such as discomfort and economical cost, accumulated experience shows that resorbable ostheosynthesis is a reliable alternative to the titanium osteosynthesis used in most clinical cases. In this paper we analyze the main characteristics of resorbable materials used in maxillofacial osteosynthesis. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both types of osteosynthesis and the indications for resorbable ostheosynthesis at the present time, based on our experience and on a revision of the literature.

Keywords : Resorbable osteosynthesis; Polylactic acid; Polyglycolic acid; Osteotomy.

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