Cost-Effectiveness of a Biodegradable Compared to a Titanium Fixation System in Maxillofacial Surgery: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

Biodegradable fixation systems could reduce/delete the problems associated with titanium plate removal. This means less surgical discomfort, and a reduction in costs.The aim of the present study was to compare the cost-effectiveness between a biodegradable and a titanium system in Maxillofacial surg...

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Main Authors: N B van Bakelen, K M Vermeulen, G J Buijs, J Jansma, J G A M de Visscher, Th J M Hoppenreijs, J E Bergsma, B Stegenga, R R M Bos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4507946?pdf=render