Mandibular fracture osteosynthesis: a comparison of three techniques

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to determine various postoperative complications associated with different regimens used for the treatment of mandibular fractures. The study design was interventional Quasi-Experimental and study was carried out in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, King Edward Medical College Mayo Hospital, Lahore from 1[st] Sep 2004 to 31[st] July 2005. The study was carried out on sixty patients with mandibular fractures. These were divided into three categories. At different intervals of their postoperative visits, these patients were evaluated for postoperative complications and the differences between the three Groups were assessed. Data concerning the patients' demographics, aetiology and pattern of fracture were also obtained and analyzed. Patients treated by Mini plating showed less complications as compared to MMF group and TOW group i.e. 20%, 30% and 50% respectively. Based on this study mini plating was considered as the best available method for the treatment of mandibular fractures