Sumter S. Arnim, D.D.S., Ph.D.: Texas leader in evidence-based dentistry.

Many lessons can be learned from the career of Dr. Sumter Arnim, chief among them that we have a professional obligation to apply scientific knowledge to the practice of dentistry and to involve our patients in their dental care, and to share this translational knowledge with one's colleagues. Arnim's work was an honor not only for the University of Texas Dental Branch (now, The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston), but for every school and student with whom he interacted.

Fixation of mandibular angle fractures with a 2.0-mm 3-dimensional curved angle strut plate.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate our experience and complication rate with the use of a 3-dimensional 2.0-mm curved angle strut plate for mandibular angle fracture fixation.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective evaluation of 37 patients with noncomminuted mandibular angle fractures fixated with a transorally placed curved 2.