title: Use of miniplates in parasymphysis fractures : a survey conducted among oral and maxillofacial surgeons of India.
abstract: Aim of the study was to find out the number of miniplates used by Indian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons for parasymphysis fractures. A survey was done among Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India at the 34th annual meeting of Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India. Four questions were given to each individual to find out their opinion regarding use of miniplates in parasymphysis fractures. Eighty-eight per cent of Indian surgeons were in favour of using intra-operative or post-operative intermaxillary fixation. Thirty-eight per cent responded in favour of using single miniplate for parasymphysis fracture instead of using two miniplates. Fifty-four per cent maxillofacial surgeons use various modifications depending on different conditions. Forty-two per cent of maxillofacial surgeons accepted that lower arch bar can be used as a tension band. Use of miniplates for the treatment of parasymphysis fracture varies from centre to centre and from surgeon to surgeon. Though miniplates are best used following Champy's principle, still many surgeons use single miniplate. Arch bars placed for intermaxillary fixation can be used as a tension band, again eliminating the need for upper plate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar, Loni, 413736 Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Harish
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Saluja
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar, Loni, 413736 Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Vipin
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Dehane
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar, Loni, 413736 Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Yogesh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Kini
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar, Loni, 413736 Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Uma
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Mahindra
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Rural Dental College, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar, Loni, 413736 Maharashtra India.
authors.forename: Prafful
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gaikwad
keywords: Fracture; Miniplates; Parasymphysis; Tension band