Does The Titanium Plate Fixation of Symphyseal Fracture Affect Mandibular Growth?

Bayram B., YILMAZ A., Ersoz E., Uckan S.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, cilt.23, sa.6, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 6
  • Basım Tarihi: 2012
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/scs.0b013e31826bf424
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Metallic fixation, mandibular fracture, mandibular growth, RIGID FIXATION, CHILDREN, RABBIT
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The effect of metallic fixation on growth is a major concern in children and is not yet clear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of metallic fixation of mandibular symphyseal fracture on mandibular growth.