Preliminary assessment of skeletal stability after sagittal split mandibular advancement using a bioresorbable fixation system

Matthews, N.S., Khambay, B.S., Ayoub, A.F. , Koppel, D. and Wood, G. (2003) Preliminary assessment of skeletal stability after sagittal split mandibular advancement using a bioresorbable fixation system. British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 41(3), 179 -184. (doi: 10.1016/S0266-4356(03)00048-2)

Abstract

We studied skeletal stability during the first year after mandibular advancement and fixation with bioresorbable self-reinforced poly--lactide (SR-PLLA) screws in 11 patients by cephalometric measurements. We compared these with a cohort of 11 patients, in whom titanium screws were used for fixation. We found no significant difference between the two groups in the median preoperative cephalometric values and the median changes after operation. There was also no significant difference between the two groups regarding the median extent of relapse 1-year after operation. We conclude that bioresorbable SR-PLLA screws are comparable to metallic screws for fixation of bone after sagittal split mandibular advancement.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Ayoub, Professor Ashraf and Koppel, Mr David and Khambay, Dr Balvinder
• Authors: Matthews, N.S., Khambay, B.S., Ayoub, A.F., Koppel, D., and Wood, G.
• Subjects: R Medicine > RK Dentistry
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Dental School
• Journal Name: British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• ISSN: 0266-4356