[Miniplate osteosynthesis of mandibular fracture].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the reliability and effectiveness of miniplate osteasynthesis in mandibular fractures.


METHODS
51 mandibular fractures in 31 cases treated with titanium miniplate osteosynthesis was analysed.


RESULTS
No infection was found 28 cases had satisfied occlusion, 2 cases had unfavourable local malocclusion. The mouth opening of 28 cases were over 37 mm, only 2 cases under 37 mm 3 months postoperatively.


CONCLUSIONS
The miniplate osteosynthesis has the advantages over conventional intermaxillary fixation and wire fixation.
Lin
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Y
Department of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, Beijing Medical University, Beijing 100081, China.
Wang
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X
Yi
B
B
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome