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Int J Stomatol ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (3): 381-387.doi: 10.7518/gjkq.2026105

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Research and application progress of absorbable material for condylar fracture fixation

Xiaoge Zhao1(),Kun Lü2()   

  1. 1.State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
    2.State Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma and Temporomandibular Joint Surgery, Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430079, China
  • Received:2025-04-16 Revised:2025-08-01 Online:2026-05-01 Published:2026-04-24
  • Contact: Kun Lü E-mail:zhaoxiaoge@whu.edu.cn;lvkun@whu.edu.cn

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The materials currently used for the open reduction and internal fixation of condylar fractures in clinical practice are titanium alloys and absorbable materials. Titanium alloys have excellent retention and stability but may interfere with magnetic resonance imaging and usually require secondary removal. Biocompatible, absorbable polymers are copolymers synthesized from absorbable monomers and their modified derivatives and can be utilized by the human body. They provide reliable retention and stability and generally do not require secondary removal unless special circumstances arise. Advances in science and technology have led to the development of ultrasound-activated absorbable polymer screws, absorbable magnesium-based metal screws, and absorbable bioceramics. These absorbable materials have demonstrated sufficient mechanical properties and clinical efficacy. This work aims to review the types, indications, technological advancements, clinical applications, and future prospects of absorbable materials.

Key words: condylar fracture, internal fixation, absorbable, poly lactic acid, magnesium-based metal

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