TY - JOUR
T1 - Complications in the use of compression plates in the treatment of mandibular fractures
AU - Williams, Michael D.
AU - Pearson, Michael H.
AU - Milner, Steven M.
PY - 1991/8
Y1 - 1991/8
N2 - The use of internal rigid fixation with plates in the treatment of facial fractures continues to increase in popularity. The principal advantage is in avoiding the use of maxillary mandibular fixation (intermaxillary fixation), thus enabling early return of function. However, there are clear guidelines for their use and technique of placement. A case is reported that demonstrates several avoidable complications in the use of compression plates and outlines the principles for the correct use of bone plates in mandibular fractures.
AB - The use of internal rigid fixation with plates in the treatment of facial fractures continues to increase in popularity. The principal advantage is in avoiding the use of maxillary mandibular fixation (intermaxillary fixation), thus enabling early return of function. However, there are clear guidelines for their use and technique of placement. A case is reported that demonstrates several avoidable complications in the use of compression plates and outlines the principles for the correct use of bone plates in mandibular fractures.
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U2 - 10.1016/0030-4220(91)90156-7
DO - 10.1016/0030-4220(91)90156-7
M3 - Article
C2 - 1923393
AN - SCOPUS:0025952473
SN - 0030-4220
VL - 72
SP - 159
EP - 161
JO - Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
JF - Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
IS - 2
ER -