Face is the window through which we perceive the world around us and the world notes us. The face is crucial , injuries to face results in divesting physical and emotional sequelae. Maxillofacial trauma is a cause of grave concern due to the increasing road traffic accidents, violence and sports injury. The unique position of mandible on the face makes it one of the most commonly fractured facial bones. Mandibular Fractures are the most common fractures treated by oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Fractures of mandible occur more commonly than any other fractures of facial skeleton. (1)
Fractures through the mandible at the level of the premolar/molar area (body of mandible) are relatively common and account for approximately 33.8% of mandibular fractures (1).The treatment of mandibular fractures has evolved significantly over the past few years. Historically, mandibular fractures were treated with closed reduction and a course of prolonged maxillo- mandibular fixation. The next phase of mandibular fracture management involved open reduction and internal fixation using wire osteosynthesis, then titanium hardware including lag screws and plates. (2, 3)
Studies continued to decrease the complication rates using the traditional method and researches continue to focus on the …show more content…
Three-dimensional titanium plates and screws were developed and were reported. (7).Unlike compression and reconstruction plates, the stability of 3D titanium miniplates is not derived from the thickness of the plate. In the combination with the screws mono cortically fixed to outer cortical plate, the rectangular plates form a cuboid shape, which possess 3D stability. The 3D plating system is based upon the principle of obtaining support through geometrically stable configuration.
Fractures through the mandible at the level of the premolar/molar area (body of mandible) are relatively common and account for approximately 33.8% of mandibular fractures (1).The treatment of mandibular fractures has evolved significantly over the past few years. Historically, mandibular fractures were treated with closed reduction and a course of prolonged maxillo- mandibular fixation. The next phase of mandibular fracture management involved open reduction and internal fixation using wire osteosynthesis, then titanium hardware including lag screws and plates. (2, 3)
Studies continued to decrease the complication rates using the traditional method and researches continue to focus on the …show more content…
Three-dimensional titanium plates and screws were developed and were reported. (7).Unlike compression and reconstruction plates, the stability of 3D titanium miniplates is not derived from the thickness of the plate. In the combination with the screws mono cortically fixed to outer cortical plate, the rectangular plates form a cuboid shape, which possess 3D stability. The 3D plating system is based upon the principle of obtaining support through geometrically stable configuration.