Comparative evaluation of titanium miniplates versus 3D plates in mandibular fracture fixation: A clinical study.

M L V Surya Mithra, Sandhya Joshi, Chaitanya Varangaonkar, Divija Jasti, Chiluveru Manoj Kumar, Lahari Priya Singareddy, Rahul Tiwari

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M L V Surya MithraDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Sandhya JoshiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.

Chaitanya VarangaonkarDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shiyas and Ifthikar Medical Centre, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.

Divija JastiDepartment of Dental Surgery, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Khammam, Telangana, India.

Chiluveru Manoj KumarDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India.

Lahari Priya SingareddyDepartment of Public Health, St. Francis College, New York City, New York, USA.

Rahul TiwariDepartment of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D. Y. Pati Vidyapeeth College & Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune.

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Inadequate fixation stability in mandibular fracture management often leads to postoperative complications and delayed functional recovery. Therefore, it is of interest to compare titanium miniplates and three-dimensional plates for mandibular fracture fixation in sixty randomized patients. Postoperative stability, infection, occlusion, pain and mouth opening were assessed over a twelve-week follow-up. 3D plate's showed superior stability with reduced operative time and lower complication rates. Thus, we show 3D plating systems provide more reliable fixation and faster functional rehabilitation than conventional miniplates.

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Mandibular fracturesmaxillofacial traumaosteosynthesisthree-dimensional platestitanium miniplates

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PMID42282317

DOI10.6026/973206300222435

PMCPMC13252297

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