Miniplate osteosynthesis for fractures of the mandibular angle

There have been 20 patients treated by miniplate osteosynthesis following extraction of the lower third molar in fracture of the mandibular angle. It is possible that miniplates may almost completely replace conventional treatment. The result supports the efficacy of miniplates osteosynthesis for angular fracture of the mandible, in spite of the secondary operation for removal.