Skeletal defects may result from traumatic, infectious, congenital or neoplastic processes
and are considered to be a challenge for reconstructive surgery. Although the autologous …

Bioresorbable implants are being widely used for fracture fixation in orthopaedic surgery
and the market is expanding rapidly worldwide. Bioresorbable materials slowly dissolve in …

Plastics have found widespread use in the fields of cosmetic, engineering, and medical
sciences due to their wide-ranging mechanical and physical properties, as well as suitability …

Background Recognition of some of the limitations of titanium plates and screws used for the
fixation of bones has led to the development of plates manufactured from bioresorbable …

Background Rigid internal fixation of the jaw bones is a routine procedure for the
management of facial fractures. Titanium plates and screws are routinely used for this …

Orthognathic surgery requires stable fixation for uneventful healing of osteotomized bony
segments and optimal remodeling. Titanium plates and screws have been accepted as the …

The surgical treatment of craniomaxillofacial trauma involves the restoration of both form and
function via a complex interplay between the facial bony skeleton and its soft tissue …

The aim of this study was to test the performance of poly-L-lactic/polyglycolic acid
(PLLA/PGA) co-polymer plates and screws in the fixation of mandibular fractures. Following …

With the increasing popularity of minimally invasive surgery, to develop an injectable bone
would be highly preferable for the repair of bone nonunions and defects. However, the use …

Objectives: The periosteum plays an important role in bone regeneration. However, the
harvesting of autogenous periosteum is associated with disadvantages such as donor site …