New miniplate for osteosynthesis of mandibular angle fractures designed to improve formation of new bone.

The purpose of this article is to present the study of a new miniplate designed to keep the maximum strains developed in the cortical bone near the fracture line during accidental biting to values below the threshold causing bone resorption. Designed to offer maximum fracture stability with minimal implanted volume and patient intrusion, the design uses a novel approach to account for the effects of the distance from the fracture line to the nearest screws. Its geometry minimizes the peak forces that can develop during most cases of mandible biomechanical loadings.