Treatment of Mandibular Fractures with a Malleable Non-Compression Miniplate.

Abstract

Background- Bone is a dynamic tissue and its basic function is to carry load and to support and protect organs. The strength & rigidity of bone are therefore its primary qualities. Methods- The study comprised of 15 patients having mandibular fractures, attending the outpatients department and emergency of Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi dental College & Hospital ,Jaipur. Results- In the present study maximum number of patients was treated within time lapse of 8-11 days (47%). Mean time lapse between injury and definitive management was seen to be 8.7 days. Conclusion- The Non-compression, thin, Malleable Miniplate in mandibular fractures is efficacious enough to bear masticatory loads during the osteosynthesis of fracture.

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Vikas Kunwar Singh

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Vikas Kunwar Singh (2018). Treatment of Mandibular Fractures with a Malleable Non-Compression Miniplate.. International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR), 3(7), 159-161. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-512870