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Volume 13 Issue 5 (May) 2024

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Locking miniplate in the management of mandibular fractures without intermaxillary fixation
Dr. Syed Saima Shafi, Dr. Shamina Kosar, Dr. Ajaz Ahmed Shah

Background: Mandibular fractures refer to fractures or breaks in the lower jawbone, known as the mandible. These fractures can occur as a result of various causes, including trauma, accidents, sports injuries, assaults, falls, or dental procedures. The present study was conducted to assess the efficacy of locking miniplate in the management of mandibular fractures without intermaxillary fixation. Materials & Methods: 90 patients with mandibular fractures of both genders were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using the 2.0 mm locking plates. Parameters such as site of fracture, etiology of mandibular fracture, complications rate etc. was recorded. Results: Out of 90 patients, males were 55 and females were 35. The site of fracture was left body of mandible in 26, right body of mandible in 19, left angle of mandible in 11, right angle of mandible in 9, and parasymphysis in 15 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The etiology of fracture was RTA in 48, sports injury in 22, fall in 13 and miscellaneous in 7 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). The common complications was infection in 8 cases, delayed union in 4 cases, and non- union in 3 cases. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: It was discovered that the locking miniplate method worked effectively for treating mandibular fractures. The complication rate was low in these patients.

 
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