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    Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1991 Aug;72(2):159-61.

    Complications in the use of compression plates in the treatment of mandibular fractures.

    Williams MD, Pearson MH, Milner SM.

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    Department of Oral Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, London, England.

    Abstract

    The use of internal rigid fixation with plates in the treatment of facial fractures continues to increase in popularity. The principal advantage is in avoiding the use of maxillary mandibular fixation (intermaxillary fixation), thus enabling early return of function. However, there are clear guidelines for their use and technique of placement. A case is reported that demonstrates several avoidable complications in the use of compression plates and outlines the principles for the correct use of bone plates in mandibular fractures.

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    1923393
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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