title: Bridging lower jaw defects with AO plates: comparison of THORP and 3-DBRP systems.
abstract: Two reconstruction plate systems, the 3-dimensionally-bendable reconstruction plate (3-DBRP) and the titanium hollow screw and reconstruction plate (THORP) were compared in clinical use. Fewer complications in patients were observed with the THORP system than with the 3-DBRP system. In general, both systems are reliable and approved. In cases of extensive defects, however, the THORP system appears to be more effective because of its larger size and its better anchorage.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Freiburg, Germany.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Stoll
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wächter
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Bähr
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D004548:Elasticity; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014025:Titanium
chemical_list: D014025:Titanium