Comparison of 3D plate and locking plate in treatment of mandibular fracture-a clinical study.

Introduction: This study was performed to evaluate the efficacy and post-operative complication of 3-dimensional (3D) titanium miniplate and locking plate in mandibular fractures (parasymphysis, symphysis, body, and angle).

Materials And Methods: Forty patients, with non-comminuted mandibular fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation using 3D titanium miniplate system or locking plate system through an intra-oral approach, were included in this study. All patients were systematically monitored up to 2 months post-operatively.