Evaluation of clinical use of indigenously developed delta plate in management of subcondylar fracture.
Condylar fractures account for 25-35% of mandibular fractures and deserve a special consideration apart from rest of the mandible due to their anatomical differences and healing potential. Previous clinical and biomechanical studies have recommended using two miniplates for fixation of condyle fractures. Two miniplates require a certain size of the proximal condyle fragment and thus are applicable mainly in cases involving low fractures. The present study evaluates the clinical use of indigenously developed titanium delta-shaped miniplate in open reduction and internal fixation of subcondylar fracture.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science , Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam.
Anroop
A
Anirudhan
PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Golden Hills , Vattapara, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Sherin A
SA
Khalam
PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Golden Hills , Vattapara, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.
Rakesh Koshy
RK
Zachariah
delta plate; subcondylar fracture