Purpose
In this study, a 2.5-mm resorbable plating system (Inion CPS, Tampere Finland) was
assessed for the fixation of mandibular fractures with 3 weeks of maxillomandibular
fixation.
Patients and Methods
Fifty mandibular fractures in 34 patients (32 males, 2 females) with a mean of 20.8
days of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) were included in this study. The 2.5-mm resorbable
plates were adapted along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis and secured with four
8 × 2.5 mm monocortical resorbable screws. All patients were followed for a minimum
of 6 weeks with an average long-term follow-up of 10 months. The incidence of soft
tissue infection, nonunion, malunion, malocclusion, osteomyelitis, nerve injury, and
tooth damage was prospectively assessed.
Results
Primary bone healing was achieved in 100% of cases. Ten minor complications (20%)
were observed: 5 soft tissue infections (10%), 4 plate dehiscences (8%), and 1 malocclusion
(2%). No evidence of malunion, nonunion, osteomyelitis, plate fracture, or iatrogenic
dental or nerve injury was noted; no readmission or reoperation was necessary.
Conclusion
The Inion 2.5-mm resorbable plating system along Champy's line of ideal osteosynthesis
plus 3 weeks of MMF is a viable option for the treatment of mandible fractures.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: August 27, 2012
Accepted:
March 14,
2012
Received in revised form:
February 1,
2012
Received:
November 14,
2011
Footnotes
The authors thank Stryker Craniomaxillofacial for their support of this study.
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