title: Compression osteosynthesis in mandibular fractures.
abstract: A study of the results of 26 cases of mandibular fracture treated by dynamic compression osteosynthesis by means of compression plates is presented. The advantages and disadvantages and complications of this technique are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology