title: Prospective clinical evaluation of the use of compression plates and screws in the management of mandible fractures.
abstract: A prospective evaluation was made of 71 patients with 102 mandible fractures managed with rigid internal compression plate and screw osteosynthesis and allowed to function immediately following surgery. An analysis of the data reveals that this method of internal fixation is an effective and predictable alternative for the treatment of fractures of the mandible.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Southern California School of Dentistry.
authors.forename: W C
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Ardary
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000209:etiology; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies