title: Monocortical miniplate osteosynthesis.
abstract: The theoretic basis of noncompression plating using miniplates and monocortical screws is explained. The technique is described and the range of clinical applications in maxillofacial trauma and elective maxillofacial osteotomies is indicated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Worthington
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Champy
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008338:Mandibular Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*