A Comparative Study Between Three Different Plating Techniques in Management of Mandibular Parasymphyseal Fractures.

A Comparative Study Between Three Different Plating Techniques in Management of Mandibular Parasymphyseal Fractures. A Retrospective Study

The main goal in management of mandibular fractures is to restore the pre-injury form and function, with the least disability and shortest recovery period.

Currently there are a diversity of metallic hardware used for fixation of jaw fractures. However, the proper selection of the suitable technique is still a matter of debate.

The aim of the current study was to compare between the effect of two miniplates, 2.3 high profile Miniplates and three dimensional (3D) Miniplates for internal fixation treatment of mandibular para-symphyseal fractures.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with symphyseal/ parasymphyseal mandibular fracture.
2. Patients presenting within 7 days of trauma.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Associated fractures that could affect occlusion or dimensions
2. Medically compromised patients who are unfit for management under General Anesthesia
3. Patients with gross infection at the site of fracture
4. Patients not willing to return for follow-up
5. Patients with associated bone pathology