[Internal fixation of mandibular comminuted fracture with mini-titanium plate: a retrospective study of 21 cases].

Abstract

PURPOSE:

To investigate the value of internal fixation in management of mandibular comminuted fracture with mini-titanium plate.

METHODS:

Twenty-one patients with mandibular comminuted fracture treated in Stomatology Hospital of Shenyang from March 2017 to February 2018 were enrolled, the patients received internal fixation with mini-titanium plate. The lower mandibular margin, upper mandibular margin and middle outer cortex were fixed respectively. The postoperative fracture healing and adverse reactions were recorded and analyzed.

RESULTS:

All patients achieved bone healing within 3 months after surgery, with an average duration of (1.53±0.36) months. Among 21 patients, six patients (28.57%) had minimal occlusion, and 1 patient (4.76%) had local infection. No microtitanium plate fracture, persistent pain, limited mouth opening, tooth injury, facial nerve injury or nonunion were found.

CONCLUSIONS:

Internal fixation with mini-titanium for comminuted mandibular fracture patients without bone defects has the advantages of good postoperative fracture healing, short healing time and few adverse reactions.

• Authors: Wei Chen, Rui Fang
• Journal: Shanghai kou qiang yi xue = Shanghai journal of stomatology (Shanghai Kou Qiang Yi Xue) Vol. 29 Issue 3 Pg. 333-336 (Jun 2020) ISSN: 1006-7248 [Print] China
• PMID: 33043356 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Titanium

Topics

• Fractures, Comminuted (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Mandible
• Mandibular Fractures (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Retrospective Studies
• Titanium