Further development of titanium miniplate fixation for mandibular fractures. Experience gained and questions raised from a prospective clinical pilot study with 2.0 mm fixation plates.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg
; 20(6): 251-6, 1992.
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| ID: mdl-1401098
ABSTRACT
Miniplate systems are often used instead of more rigid systems for the treatment of mandibular fractures. While the most stable fixation method for all mandibular fractures is the 2.7 mm plate, most fracture sites and types are eminently suitable for miniplate fixation via an intraoral approach. However, the relatively low stability of the miniplate systems compared with rigid plate systems limits the indications for their use in mandibular fracture treatment, especially when immediate postoperative function is desired. A more rigid miniplate which provides increased stability was studied. The results of a preliminary study and a clinical trial of a 2.0 mm titanium miniplate system are presented in this paper. The therapeutic consequences of the lesser stability afforded by small plate systems are discussed. Indications for miniplate fixation without additional immobilization are reviewed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Placas Ósseas
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Fraturas Mandibulares
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
Article