• Rong-tao Yang, Kun Lv, Hai-hua Zhou, Zhi Li, and Zu-bing Li.
• From the State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei-MOST) and Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei, China.
• J Craniofac Surg. 2015 Mar 1; 26 (2): 447-8.

PurposeThis study was designed to evaluate the results in isolated mandibular angle fractures treated with resorbable plates and to summarize experiences of the application of resorbable plates.Patients And MethodsTen patients (6 men and 4 women) with isolated displaced mandibular angle fracture were included in this case series. Open reduction by intraoral or extraoral approach was performed, and the fractures were fixed using single or dual resorbable plates. Postoperatively, follow-up was undertaken to evaluate the fracture healing and the degradation of resorbable plates.ResultsAll the fractures healed without complications during the follow-up period. No screw or plate fractured during the surgery, no dislocation of the fracture segment after the fixation by resorbable plates, and no foreign body reaction related with resorbable plates were observed.ConclusionsWith proper indication, resorbable plates are suitable for the fixation of isolated mandibular angle fractures. Single or dual resorbable plates by intraoral or extraoral approach can be individualized on the basis of the patients' condition.

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