Treatment of Mandibular Angle Fractures with Single Three-Dimensional Locking Miniplates without Maxillomandibular Fixation: How Much Fixation Is Required?

The aim of this simple nonrandomized and observational study was to evaluate the efficacy of single three-dimensional (3D) plate for the treatment of mandibular angle fractures without maxillomandibular fixation. A total of 30 patients with noncomminuted fractures of mandibular angle requiring open reduction and internal fixation were included in the study. All the patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using single 3D titanium locking miniplate placed with the help of transbuccal trocar or Synthes 90-degree hand piece and screw driver.

Fractures of the mandibular condyle--Open versus closed--A treatment dilemma.

Purpose: The aim of this prospective randomized controlled study was to evaluate the superiority of open method of treatment of mandibular condylar fracture over closed method of treatment by comparing them.

Methods And Patients: Out of a total of 50 randomized patients fractures of the mandibular condylar process completed the study and were evaluated. All fractures were displaced, being either angulated between 10° and 45°.