Comparison of stability of absorbable and titanium plate and screw fixation for sagittal split ramus osteotomy

Dolanmaz D., UÇKAN İ. S., Isik K., Saglam H.

British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, cilt.42, sa.2, ss.127-132, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/s0266-4356(03)00234-1
  • Dergi Adı: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.127-132
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: sagittal split ramus osteotomy, titanium miniplate, titanium screw, screw fixation
  • İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Six unembalmed adult sheep mandibles were stripped of all soft tissues and sectioned at the midline. Each side had a sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) and was advanced 5mm. Six of the hemimandibles were fixed with four-hole extended titanium miniplates and titanium screws, and the other six were fixed with four-hole extended absorbable plates and absorbable screws. All specimens were mounted in a servohydraulic testing unit, and a range of forces (0-140 N) was applied. Displacement of each proximal segment was recorded at 10 N increments from 0 to 140 N. Values for the two groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U-test, and significant differences in displacement were seen only at loads between 10 and 50 N. The results indicate that when absorbable miniplates are used intermaxillary fixation may be necessary to stabilise the bony fragments in the early postoperative period. © 2003 The British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.