Use of a 2.0-mm locking plate/screw system for mandibular fracture surgery
Use of a 2.0-mm locking plate/screw system for mandibular fracture surgery
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DOI:
10.1053/joms.2002.33110
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发表时间:
2002-06-01
影响因子:
1.9
通讯作者:
Graham, J
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作者:
Ellis, E;Graham, J
Purpose: In this study, we examined the use of a 2.0-mm locking bone plate/screw system in mandibular surgery.Patients and Methods: All patients who were treated with a 2.0-mm. locking bone plate/screw system during an 8-month period for fractures of the mandible or other defects of the mandible were prospectively studied. Ease of use of locking plate/screw system, characteristics of the fractures and defects, and complications were tabulated.Results: A total of 80 fractures in 59 patients were treated with the 2.0-mm locking plate/screw system. One hundred two 2.0-mm locking plates were applied to the 80 fractures; 58 fractures received I plate and 22 fractures received 2 plates. There were no intraoperative difficulties associated with their application. Fracture reductions were considered to be excellent in all cases. At the latest follow-up, all fractures had healed, but 2 patients had slight malocclusions. Six patients developed postsurgical infections. Only I patient required hospitalization for treatment of the infection; all others were managed in the outpatient clinic. Four patients required removal of their plates for varying reasons.Conclusions: The use of a 2.0-mm locking plate/screw system was found to be simple and to provide sound fixation in all cases. (C) 2002 American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.