Application of Shape-Memory Stapes in Osteosynthesis of Mandible Fracture
Authors:
J. Syrovátka; P. Michna; E. Gregušová; R. Hodan
Authors‘ workplace:
Klinika ústní, čelistní a obličejové chirurgie, FNsP, Ostrava
přednosta MUDr. J. Syrovátka
Published in:
Česká stomatologie / Praktické zubní lékařství, ročník 105, 2005, 1, s. 26-29
Overview
In treating fractures in maxilla-facial region verious kinds of materials are used. We have tested treatment of lower jaw fracture by means of staples made of TiNi allow. It is a so-called memory alloy, which contracts upon warming up and creates a relatively stable compressive osteosynthesis. It has been indicated in noncomminuted fracture of lower jaw angle. When a staple is used, an inter-jaw fixation should be applied.
It is a cheap method and the intervention does not require special instrumentation. TiNi staples are no more used at our workplace for having been replaced with mini and microsplints; however, they still represent a possible method for the treatment of lower jaw fractures.
Key words:
TiNi alloy – TiNi staples – mandible osteosynthesis
Labels
Maxillofacial surgery Orthodontics Dental medicineArticle was published in
Czech Dental Journal
2005 Issue 1
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