›› 2015, Vol. 35 ›› Issue (11): 986-989.

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The application of absorbable internal fixation materials in maxillofacial surgery

  

  • Received:2014-08-26 Revised:2014-12-03 Online:2015-11-28 Published:2015-11-28

Abstract: Open reduction and rigid internal fixation surgery is one of the most commonly used methods of surgical treatment for maxillofacial fractures. With the development of polymer material science in recent years, absorbable internal fixation materials have greatly improved in term of mechanical strength, biocompatibility, etc. Showing advantages, absorbable internal fixation materials have been gradually applied in clinic. This paper reviews absorbable internal fixation materials applied in the maxillofacial surgery regarding their cranial classification, degradation of absorption, clinical applications as well as advantages and disadvantages.

Key words: absorbable , firmly internal fixation, maxillofacial surgery

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