[A poorly reduced fracture with spontaneous consolidation in good position]

The authors present a case of double mandibular fracture in a partially edentulous patient, which was poorly reduced but nevertheless evolved spontaneously to consolidation in a satisfactory position. They feel that only the influence of muscular forces can explain this fortunate outcome. The technique involving the use of plate and screws is felt to be preferable to osteosynthesis using steel wires in such cases.