A technical note on placement of the mandibular staple bone plate

Area of Science:

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Surgical Techniques
• Biomaterials

Background:

• Mandibular staple bone plates are used in reconstructive surgery.
• Current placement techniques may pose risks of contamination and inefficiency.
• Optimizing surgical procedures is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe technical modifications for improved mandibular staple bone plate placement.
• To enhance surgical team sterility and reduce contamination.
• To increase the time-efficiency of the surgical procedure.

Main Methods:

• Utilizing an acrylic template positioned at the start of the procedure.
• Inserting excess Steri-drape intraorally during patient draping.
• Relieving the acrylic template to improve drill bit traversal perception.

Main Results:

• The surgical team can maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure.
• The risk of surgical field contamination is significantly reduced.
• The overall procedure time is made more efficient.

Conclusions:

• The described technical modifications enhance safety and efficiency in mandibular staple bone plate surgery.
• These modifications contribute to better surgical workflow and potentially improved patient safety.
• Standardizing these techniques can benefit oral and maxillofacial surgical teams.