Abstract
To compare & evaluate postoperative complications & treatment outcome in mandibular fracture fixation using 2.0mm titanium miniplates & 3-D locking plates. 30 patients were divided randomly into two groups of 15 each (including comminuted & malunited fractures). GROUP A was treated with Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) using 2.0mm miniplates & GROUP B with 3-D locking plates. A total of five complications were observed in four patients: Implant exposure & infection in miniplate group & postoperative neurosensory deficit, implant failure & implant exposure in 3-D group. For fractures in symphysis & parasymphysis region, severely displaced angle fractures and for comminuted fractures 3-D locking plate could be a better option. In the angle & body region a single miniplate fixed according to Champy's technique is easy to place with less surgical time, less surgical trauma, is more economical & has similar clinical results.
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