Comparison of lag screws and double Y-shaped miniplates in the fixation of anterior mandibular fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mandibular fractures constitute about 80.79% of maxillofacial injuries in Alexandria University, either as isolated mandibular fractures or as a part of panfacial fractures. The combination of symphyseal and parasymphyseal fractures represent 47.09% of the total mandibular fractures.

Aim

To compare the effectiveness of lag screws vs double Y-shaped miniplates in the fixation of anterior mandibular fractures.

Methods

This study is a prospective randomized controlled clinical trial, performed on sixteen patients with anterior mandibular fractures. Patients were divided equally into two groups, each consisting of eight patients. Group 1: Underwent open reduction and internal fixation using two lag screws. Group 2: Underwent open reduction and internal f

SUBMITTER: Melek L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8127419 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature