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- Title
The Implications of Titanium Alloys Applied in Maxillofacial Osteosynthesis.
- Authors
Riviș, Mircea; Roi, Ciprian; Roi, Alexandra; Nica, Diana; Văleanu, Adina; Rusu, Laura-Cristina
- Abstract
Featured Application: The featured potential application of this article is to encourage the maxillofacial surgeons to decide which type of alloy to use for the osteosynthesis plates based on the information presented and to guide the clinicians and influence their decision regarding the necessity of removal. Titanium alloys are known for their biological, mechanical and chemical properties, which have successfully expanded their use in the maxillofacial field. The internal fixation using titanium miniplates and screws offer a new perspective for the treatment of trauma and in orthognathic surgery and maxillofacial oncology. Although, titanium is highly recommended for its excellent biocompatibility, recent research has focused on identifying the potential local and general implications of the interactions between the human tissue and the metallic particles. This present review aims to outline the existing tissue changes, cellular alterations and future perspectives regarding the use of titanium-based alloys as osteosynthesis materials, taking into consideration the existing present debate whether the routinely removal of these materials should be an indication.
- Subjects
INTERNAL fixation in fractures; TITANIUM alloys; TRAUMA surgery; MAXILLOFACIAL surgery; ORTHOGNATHIC surgery; IRON &; steel plates
- Publication
Applied Sciences (2076-3417), 2020, Vol 10, Issue 9, p3203
- ISSN
2076-3417
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/app10093203