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Comparative evaluation of titanium miniplates versus 3D plates in mandibular fracture fixation: A clinical study
M L V Surya Mithra1, Sandhya Joshi2, Chaitanya Varangaonkar3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Abstract:
Inadequate fixation stability in mandibular fracture management often leads to postoperative complications and delayed functional recovery. Therefore, it is of interest to compare titanium miniplates and three-dimensional plates for mandibular fracture fixation in sixty randomized patients. Postoperative stability, infection, occlusion, pain and mouth opening were assessed over a twelve-week follow-up. 3D plate's showed superior stability with reduced operative time and lower complication rates. Thus, we show 3D plating systems provide more reliable fixation and faster functional rehabilitation than conventional miniplates.