Experience with Resorbable Plates for Fixation of Mandible Fracture. A Prospective Study of 10 Cases

AIM: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of resorbable plates for the fixation of mandible fracture. MATERIALS AND METHODS: 10 cases of fracture mandible were treated with resorbable plates using the Inion CPS system. Patients were evaluated during their entire hospital stay and recalled on 1(st), 4(th), and 8(th) postoperative weeks. A thorough evaluation was done at the recall visits for any surgical and postoperative complications such as infection, malocclusion, neural abnormalities, wound or suture dehiscence, segmental mobility, foreign body reaction, and pain on biting. Bite force measurements were taken to evaluate the return of function. RESULTS: Clinical union of the fracture was noted at the 8(th) week follow-up examination for all cases. There were swelling and pain at the operated site at 8(th) week follow-up for one patient, which was managed conservatively. The mean bite force was recorded for different regions and it increased over the entire follow-up period progressively. CONCLUSION: These plates and screws are an essential tool in the treatment of mandibular fractures owing to benefits such as biodegradability, biocompatibility, and the ability to be eliminated via the body's natural processes.