Titanium versus stainless steel implants in internal fixation in maxillofacial trauma
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
AIM: To compare effectiveness of titanium and stainless steel in internal fixation in maxillofacial trauma
OBJECTIVE: To compare rate of failure and complications associated with titanium and stainless steel fixation materials
MATERIALS AND METHOD :
Patients reported to Saveetha Dental College for surgical removal of fixation material from 2019 - April 2022 where included in this study .Reason for fixation material removal and material used for fixation where analysed.
RESULT: Total of 61patients reported for surgical removal of fixation material, were included in this study and the type fixation material were assessed . The patient presentation and the reason for the removal of the fixation material were tabulated and analysed. Out of 61 patients, 52 patients had stainless steel fixation material and 9 patients had titanium fixation material Tab1.
CONCLUSION: The use of titanium implants is supported by the study as it has a lesser infection rate when compared with stainless steel but prospective, comparative studies with larger sample size are needed to clarify and define potential performance and relevant clinical differences.