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Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

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01-06-2012 | Original Paper

Three Dimensional Titanium Mini Plates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Clinical Trial

Authors: Gaurav Mittal, Ramakanth Reddy Dubbudu, K. M. Cariappa

Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery | Issue 2/2012

Abstract

Aim

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of three dimensional titanium miniplates as treatment modality for the stabilization of the fractured or osteotomized bone fragments in maxillofacial region.

Patients and Methods

24 patients with maxillofacial trauma and one patient who underwent orthognathic surgery constituted the sample of the study. All the patients with maxillofacial injuries required open reduction internal fixation of the fractures and the orthognathic surgery patient required stabilization of the osteotomized segments.

Conclusions

Three dimensional plates provide good stability of bone fragments due to closed quadrangular geometric shape, and the ease of contouring and adapting. Because of better inter fragmentary stability; supplemental fixation is not necessary, thereby enhancing the overall comfort, convenience and well being of the patient.

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Title: Three Dimensional Titanium Mini Plates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Clinical Trial
Authors: Gaurav Mittal
Ramakanth Reddy Dubbudu
K. M. Cariappa
Publication date: 01-06-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery / Issue 2/2012
Print ISSN: 0972-8279
Electronic ISSN: 0974-942X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-011-0267-0

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Three Dimensional Titanium Mini Plates in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery: A Prospective Clinical Trial

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Aim

Patients and Methods

Conclusions

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