Abstract | BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To compare the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) miniplates with standard miniplates in the osteosynthesis of anterior mandibular fractures on the basis of bite force recordings and other clinical parameters. METHODS: A prospective randomized double-blinded clinical trial was carried out for the treatment of anterior mandibular fractures. In total, 20 patients were randomly divided into two groups of 2-mm 3D and standard titanium miniplates. The assessment of patients was done at weekly intervals for 6 weeks using bite force recordings and other clinical parameters. RESULTS: A statistically significant difference was found in the duration of surgery which was less in group A as compared to group B (p = 0.03). No significant difference was found in other clinical parameters. INTERPRETATION AND CONCLUSION: The clinical outcome of both the 3D and standard miniplate systems in the present study was similar; however, the following advantages with the use of 3D miniplates can be highlighted:Relatively lesser operating time.Three-dimensional stability of the fracture site and simultaneous stabilization at superior and inferior borders in the fixation of mandibular fractures.
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Authors | Manoj Kumar Jain, Priyadarshini Kerur |
Journal | Journal of maxillofacial and oral surgery
(J Maxillofac Oral Surg)
Vol. 18
Issue 2
Pg. 249-255
(Jun 2019)
ISSN: 0972-8279 [Print] India |
PMID | 30996547
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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