Clinical evaluation of the mandibular staple bone plate

Some of the problems in the use of the mandibular staple bone plate are improper placement of the implant labiolingually, gingival reaction around the pins, and compression loading of the implant. The use of the patient's denture to determine proper angulation and the preparation of the transosteal posts can eliminate improper placement. Mucogingival grafting can be used to treat the inflammatory gingival reaction around the posts, and compression loading can be controlled by proper recognition during processing, placement, and patient education.