| Self-tapping and self-drilling screws for intermaxillary fixation in management of mandibular fractures. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19164992 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The current study evaluated the success and the possible complication of intermaxillary fixation with self-tapping and self-drilling screws (STSDSs) in nondislocated or slightly dislocated mandibular fractures.Forty patients with mandibular fractures, treated with intermaxillary fixation using STSDSs, were clinically assessed by means of a dental vitality test and evaluation of tooth mobility adjacent to the cortical screw holes, and radiologically by means of a panoramic dental radiograph upon removal of the screws.The main complication was screw loss in 4.4% of cases, followed by coverage by oral mucosa in 1.2% of cases. However, no dental root damage, screw breakage, malocclusion, or poor consolidation of mandibular fractures was observed.The use of STSDSs for intermaxillary fixation is a useful alternative to the use of arch bars in the treatment of some types of mandibular fractures. In addition, there is no risk of dental lesions as with self-tapping screws. |
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Authors:
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Fabio Roccia; Paolo Rossi; Cesare Gallesio; Paolo Boffano |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of craniofacial surgery Volume: 20 ISSN: 1536-3732 ISO Abbreviation: J Craniofac Surg Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-23 Completed Date: 2009-05-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9010410 Medline TA: J Craniofac Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 68-70 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, San Giovanni Battista Hospital, Turin, Italy. Fabio.Roccia@poste.it |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Bone Screws* / adverse effects, classification Bone Wires Dental Pulp Test Dislocations / radiography, surgery Equipment Design Equipment Failure Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Iatrogenic Disease Jaw Fixation Techniques / instrumentation* Male Mandibular Condyle / injuries, surgery Mandibular Fractures / radiography, surgery* Middle Aged Mouth Mucosa / pathology Prospective Studies Radiography, Panoramic Titanium Tooth Mobility / etiology Tooth Root / injuries Young Adult |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7440-32-6/Titanium |
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