A comparative study of miniplates used in the treatment of mandibular fractures

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dc.contributor.authorEdwards, T.
dc.contributor.authorDavid, D.
dc.date.issued1996
dc.description.abstractThe purposes of this study were to investigate the differences in mechanical properties of major miniplating systems used for noncompression miniplate osteosynthesis of mandibular fractures and to determine whether these properties influence treatment outcome. The study was conducted in two parts. First, six of the major miniplate systems currently used at the Royal Adelaide Hospital were subjected to bending tests at the University of Adelaide Engineering Department to quantify the relative stiffness of each plate. Second, a prospective sample of patients presenting with mandibular fractures was analyzed. These patients were treated with a variety of the miniplating systems. The results of treatment as a whole were compared to identify any direct benefit consequent on the miniplate selected. While significant differences in stiffness were identified between the plating systems, no significant differences in treatment outcome were identified, between the noncompression plates employed. Since no observable benefits have been identified by choice of miniplate, selection should be based on surgical preference, biocompatibility, CT compatibility and unit cost. Because of the variations in materials, design, properties, CT compatibility, and unit cost, it is important not to regard all miniplates as equal and interchangeable.
dc.identifier.citationPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1996; 97(6):1150-1157
dc.identifier.doi10.1097/00006534-199605000-00009
dc.identifier.issn0032-1052
dc.identifier.issn1529-4242
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/10224
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherOvid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1097/00006534-199605000-00009
dc.subjectMandibular Condyle
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectMandibular Fractures
dc.subjectBiocompatible Materials
dc.subjectTomography, X-Ray Computed
dc.subjectTreatment Outcome
dc.subjectFracture Fixation, Internal
dc.subjectProspective Studies
dc.subjectEquipment Design
dc.subjectBone Plates
dc.subjectElasticity
dc.subjectStress, Mechanical
dc.subjectCosts and Cost Analysis
dc.titleA comparative study of miniplates used in the treatment of mandibular fractures
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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