Monocortical non-compression miniplate osteosynthesis of mandibular angle fractures.
The technique of monocortical non-compression miniplate fixation of mandibular angle fractures is reviewed. A study of our first 50 patients treated using this technique reveals that consistent reduction and stabilization of these mandibular fractures can be achieved without the requirement for intermaxillary fixation. Such results were produced with minimal postoperative morbidity.
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Adelaide Hospital, SA, Australia.
M H
MH
Moore
J R
JR
Abbott
A H
AH
Abbott
J A
JA
Trott
D J
DJ
David
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies