Korean J Otolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.
1997 Dec;40(12):1786-1792.
The Use of Miniplates for Treatment of Mandibular Fractures
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju, Korea.
Abstract
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BACKGROUND: The mainstay of treating mandibular fracture is adequate reduction and fixation. Recently, miniplate fixation of mandibular fractures is commonly used due to the rapid bone healing, short duration of maxillomandibular fixation, improved oral intake, and decreased postoperative complications.
OBJECTIVE
This study presents the results of treating fractures of the mandible using miniplates.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Among 144 patients treated for fractures of the mandible within a six-year period, 99 patients treated with miniplates were retrospectively studied for etiologies, associated injuries, sites of fractures, postoperative results and complications.
RESULTS
All fractures were found to be stable at follow-up and there were no serious postsurgical complications.
CONCLUSION
Open reduction and internal fixation with miniplate is a reliable and effective technique for the treatment of mandibular fractures.
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