Comparing Functional Efficiency of Conventional 2 Plate System & Perpendicular Miniplates in Mandibular Symphysis Fractures Using Bite Force as an Indicator. Issue 2 (December 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hashmi, Ghulam Sarwar; Rahman, Sajjad Abdur; Rahman, Tabishur; Anwer, Syed Fahad
• Is Part Of: Traumaxilla. Volume 1:Issue 2/3(2019)
• Page Start: 57
• Page End: 62
• Publication Date: 2019-12
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Fracture mechanics -- Oral & maxillofacial surgery -- Trauma; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.522059
• DOI: 10.1177/26323273211073540
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2632-3273

Abstract

In the conventional method of fixation of symphyseal fractures, 2 miniplates are fixed in the interforamina region of the mandible at the lateral cortex. However, with the better understanding of tension and compression areas defined according to the place of energy insertion, it is now possible to fix miniplates at the lower border of the mandible. In this study we assumed that the application of perpendicular miniplates, in contrast to the placement of the plates on the lateral surface of the mandibular cortex, will constrict the motion in horizontal as well as vertical planes leading to better functional outcomes, which can be evaluated by measuring bite forces. The results obtained were affirmative with the hypothesis.