Three Dimensional Bone Plating System in the Management of Mandibular Fractures-a Clinical Study

Over the past many years, various bone plating systems have been developed to provide stable fixation for the mandible fractures were proposed and performed. The aim of the study was to evaluate efficacy of three dimensional (3-D)titanium mini plates in the management of mandibular fractures, and to analyze structural stability of the fractured bone fragments after fixation, to evaluate the biocompatibility of the three dimensional plating system and the morbidity of three dimensional plating system. Patients and Methods: 20 patients with mandibular fractures required open reduction internal fixation of the fractures using three dimensional mini plate osteosynthesis over a period of 2 yrs. prospectively. Conclusions: Three dimensional titanium miniplates provide good stabilization of fractured fragments in three dimensions due to closed quadrangular geometric shape and ease of contouring and adapting. Less surgical exposure of underlying fracture site is needed, with a minimal traction of the surrounding soft tissue. They are biocompatible and no morbidity seen in our study.