title: Evaluation of bite force after open reduction and internal fixation using microplates.
abstract: The primary aim of this study is to determine maximum bite force in molar and incisor regions of healthy individuals, to evaluate the bite force after open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures using micro plates, for a period of up to 6 weeks and to determine the rate of recovery of maximum bite force in an Indian population.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Sathyabama University Dental College, Chennai, India.
authors.forename: S Tharani
authors.initials: ST
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Director, Pearls Dental Studio, Nagpur, India.
authors.forename: Saurabh
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saraf
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science Engineering, Apollo Engineering College, India.
authors.forename: S Prasanna
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Devi
keywords: Bite Force Evaluation; Internal Fixation; Microplates; Open Reduction