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Titanium nickelide metal constructs used in the treatment of mandibular condyle fractures
 
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Osh State University
 
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Southern Branch of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic
 
 
Submission date: 2025-07-21
 
 
Final revision date: 2025-08-27
 
 
Acceptance date: 2025-09-03
 
 
Online publication date: 2026-03-19
 
 
Publication date: 2026-03-19
 
 
Corresponding author
Abdyrakman Eshiev   

Osh State University
 
 
Pol. Ann. Med. 2026;33:63-69
 
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Introduction:
This study investigated the clinical and mechanical effectiveness of titanium nickelide structures in the treatment of mandibular condyle fractures.

Aim:
The purpose of the study was to substantiate the use of metal structures made of titanium nickelide to increase the effectiveness of fixation methods and accelerate the recovery process in fractures of the mandibular condyle.

Material and methods:
The study conducted clinical and X-ray observations, including computer topographical analysis and electromyography of the masticatory muscles, and investigated the use of titanium nickelide and titanium mini-plates in the surgical treatment of mandibular condyle fractures to assess their mechanical, biological, and functional properties.

Results and discussion:
The findings confirmed that titanium nickelide exhibits high mechanical strength, shape memory under thermal exposure, and resistance to corrosion in physiological environments, ensuring accurate and durable fixation. Clinical trials demonstrated the material’s biocompatibility, contributing to accelerated bone healing and reduced postoperative complications.

Conclusions:
Compared to traditional intermaxillary splints, titanium fixators and endoprostheses significantly reduced surgery time and recovery period, offering a safer, more efficient, and economically advantageous treatment option for mandibular condyle fractures.
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