Application of Shape-Memory Stapes in Osteosynthesis of Mandible Fracture

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 ha...

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Published inCzech Stomatology & Practical Dentistry / Ceská stomatologie a Praktické zubni lékarstvi Vol. 105; no. 1; pp. 26 - 29
Main Authors J. Syrovátka, P. Michna, E. Gregušová, R. Hodan
Format Journal Article
LanguageCzech
Published Czech Dental Chamber 01.03.2005
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mandible osteosynthesis
tini alloy
tini staples
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1213-0613
1805-4471