[Osteosynthesis of the mandible using metal plates]

A method for mandibular osteosynthesis with screwed metal plates in proposed. A hole for the screw and two teeth is made at every end of the plate. A kit of original instruments for this osteosynthesis operation is suggested. Good results were achieved with these plates used in the patients with fresh mandibular fractures and with those complicated with osteomyelitis or with false joints. The course of inpatient treatment takes 11-15 days, the total period of disability being 22.6 days.