Mandibular Fractures

07/01/2012 - "It was seen that 3-D titanium miniplates were effective in the treatment of mandibular fractures and overall complication rates were lesser. "
11/01/2003 - "In our hands, the mini titanium plate fixation system was a safe and effective method for repairing certain maxillary and mandibular fractures in dogs and cats."
02/01/2014 - "The efficacy of treating mandibular fractures with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using small titanium plates and monocortical screws is well established. "
03/01/2005 - "The purpose of this study was to compare by qualitative histology the efficacy of rigid internal fixation with titanium system and the Lacto Sorb system in mandibular fractures in rabbits. "
08/01/2008 - "[Clinical observation of improved titanium miniplate internal fixation for mandibular fracture]."

07/01/2011 - "Although the use of preoperative antibiotics has been proven effective, the value of postoperative antibiotics in the setting of mandibular fracture remains in question as does the appropriate duration of therapy. "
06/01/2014 - "The purpose of the study was to evaluate necessity and/or efficacy of post-operative antibiotics in the open reduction of zygomatic and mandibular fracture. "
06/01/2014 - "The evaluation of efficacy of post-operative antibiotics in the open reduction of the zygomatic and mandibular fracture: a prospective trial."
04/01/2006 - "This study could not prove any statistically significant benefit to the administration of postoperative antibiotics in patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures."
11/01/1988 - "[Studies on preventive antibiotics in the surgical treatment of mandibular fractures]."

10/01/2011 - "The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of stainless steel mesh for routine osteosynthesis of mandibular fractures. "
10/01/2011 - "Seven-year retrospective clinical study evaluating efficacy of stainless steel mesh in mandibular fractures."
10/01/2011 - "The results of our study have shown that stainless steel mesh has acceptable complication rates and the ability to maintain occlusion and chewing postoperatively compared with the present standards of care of mandibular fractures using miniplates. "
07/01/2009 - "The present study concluded that using one microplate with 1.5 monocortical microscrews and dental tension band by a stainless steel wire could be adequate for fixing displaced pediatric parasymphysial mandibular fractures. "
10/01/2011 - "However, the use of stainless steel mesh for routine fixation in mandibular fractures has not been widely reported. "

03/01/2004 - "The aim of this clinical study was to assess the reliability and efficacy of bioresorbable self-reinforced poly-L/DL-lactide (SR-P(L/DL)LA 70/30) plates and screws in the fixation of mandibular fractures in adults. "
09/01/2015 - "This clinical study aims to evaluate the stability and efficiency of biodegradable self-reinforced poly-l/dl-lactide (SR-PLDLA) plates and screws for fixation of pediatric mandibular fractures. "
03/01/2004 - "Self-reinforced bioresorbable poly-L/DL-lactide [SR-P(L/DL)LA] 70/30 miniplates and miniscrews are reliable for fixation of anterior mandibular fractures: a pilot study."
02/01/2003 - "Resorbable plate osteosynthesis of dislocated or pathological mandibular fractures: a prospective clinical trial of two amorphous L-/DL-lactide copolymer 2-mm miniplate systems."
06/01/2004 - "The purpose of this article is to introduce the use of a resorbable material (L-lactide, Co DL-lactide) to help contain the bone graft used during the reconstruction of the edentulous atrophic mandibular fracture. "

09/01/2015 - "Influence of perioperative dexamethasone on delayed union in mandibular fractures: A clinical and radiological study."
09/01/2015 - "The aim was to clarify the occurrence of delayed union after surgical treatment of mandibular fracture and investigate whether an association exists between perioperative use of dexamethasone and delayed union. "
06/01/2015 - "A randomized clinical trial of the effects of submucosal dexamethasone after surgery for mandibular fractures."
12/01/2013 - "Our aim was to clarify the incidence of impaired wound healing after open reduction and ostheosynthesis of mandibular fractures, and to find out whether the use of dexamethasone during the operation increased the risk. "
12/01/2013 - "Impairment of wound healing after operative treatment of mandibular fractures, and the influence of dexamethasone."

01/01/1994 - "The authors compare the efficacy of IR laser, a combination of magnetic laser radiation and UHF electric field followed dy calcium chloride electrophoresis on the course of mandibular fracture healing. "

08/01/1996 - "This study compares the internal fixation of mandibular fractures using either rigid 2.7 mm AO/ASIF plates or mini-plates. "
04/01/2001 - "Mandibular fractures in Townsville, Australia: incidence, aetiology and treatment using the 2.0 AO/ASIF miniplate system."
08/01/1996 - "A comparative review of 266 mandibular fractures with internal fixation using rigid (AO/ASIF) plates or mini-plates."
12/01/1986 - "Rigid internal fixation of mandibular fractures--an analysis of 45 patients treated according to the ASIF method."
12/01/1993 - "Seventy-four surgeons taking the AO/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) maxillofacial course in Davos, Switzerland and 56 surgeons taking the advanced AO/ASIF course in Naples, FL applied rigid internal fixation devices to a mandibular fracture model. "

07/01/2013 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of zoledronic acid (ZA) in the ovariectomized rat on mandibular fracture. "
07/01/2013 - "The effects of zoledronic acid on mandibular fracture healing in an osteoporotic model: a stereological study."
06/01/2011 - "The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effects of systemically administered zoledronic acid (ZA) on mandibular fracture healing in a rabbit model using radiodensitometric, biomechanical, histologic, and histomorphometric methods. "
06/01/2011 - "Effects of zoledronic acid on healing of mandibular fractures: an experimental study in rabbits."
01/01/2012 - "Site specific effects of zoledronic acid during tibial and mandibular fracture repair."

06/01/1984 - "An analysis of a series of 156 consecutive cases of mandibular fracture bears out the impression that simple jaw support, when there is patient co-operation, is adequate for the treatment of the majority of mandibular fractures and that when fixation is indicated, the eyelet wiring technique gives excellent results without complicating management. "
06/01/2004 - "The purpose of this article is to introduce the use of a resorbable material (L-lactide, Co DL-lactide) to help contain the bone graft used during the reconstruction of the edentulous atrophic mandibular fracture. "
03/01/2008 - "A prospective trial of poly-L-lactic/polyglycolic acid co-polymer plates and screws for internal fixation of mandibular fractures."
02/01/2006 - "This study evaluates prospective 4.5-year follow-up of available poly(l-lactide-co-dl-lactide) [P(L70/30DL)LA] resorbable plate osteosyntheses in displaced traumatic and pathological mandibular fractures. "
03/01/2008 - "PLLA/PGA co-polymer plate and screw fixation of mandibular fractures, although technically more challenging and costly, is a viable alternative to traditional metal devices in selected patients."

12/01/2012 - "In the present study, 40 cases of mandibular fractures were treated by Inion Cps plating system using, 2 and 2.5 mm (LPLA/DLPLA/TMC/PGA) bio-resorbable bone plates and screws of 6 and 8 mm screws. "
03/01/2008 - "PLLA/PGA co-polymer plate and screw fixation of mandibular fractures, although technically more challenging and costly, is a viable alternative to traditional metal devices in selected patients."
03/01/2008 - "The aim of this study was to test the performance of poly-L-lactic/polyglycolic acid (PLLA/PGA) co-polymer plates and screws in the fixation of mandibular fractures. "

01/01/2011 - "This study evaluates the efficacy of locking miniplate/screw system in the treatment of mandibular fractures without maxillomandibular fixation. "
02/01/2002 - "We conducted a study to assess the efficacy of intraoral treatment of mandibular fractures using a 2.0-mm miniplate and 2 weeks of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF). "
01/01/2011 - "Efficacy of 2-mm locking miniplates in the management of mandibular fractures without maxillomandibular fixation."
01/01/2013 - "Fifty mandibular fractures in 34 patients (32 males, 2 females) with a mean of 20.8 days of maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) were included in this study. "
01/01/2013 - "In this study, a 2.5-mm resorbable plating system (Inion CPS, Tampere Finland) was assessed for the fixation of mandibular fractures with 3 weeks of maxillomandibular fixation. "

07/01/2011 - "A statistically significant difference was found between the change in bite force from the previous follow-up visit in groups 1 and 2. From 1 week to 3 months, the change in the incisor bite force was significantly greater for group 1 than for group 2. At 6 weeks and 3 months, the change in right molar bite force from the previous follow-up visit was significantly greater for group 1 than for group 2. At the 1-, 3-, 6-week and 3-month follow-up visits, the change in left molar bite force from the previous follow-up visit was significantly greater for group 1 than for group 2. These findings show that the use of locking miniplates plate in mandibular fracture was efficacious enough to bear the masticatory loads during osteosynthesis of the fracture. "
08/01/2012 - "The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical stability and efficacy of 1 microplate combined with 1 miniplate in the management of mandibular fractures of the interforaminal region compared with the standard 2-miniplate treatment using bite force measurements. "
07/01/2011 - "To compare the efficacy of the 2-mm locking miniplates to 2-mm standard miniplates in the osteosynthesis of mandibular fractures on the basis of clinical parameters and bite force recording. "
12/01/2013 - "The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of mandibular fractures on the bite forces of patients treated for such fractures. "
09/01/2013 - "The primary aim of this study is to determine maximum bite force in molar and incisor regions of healthy individuals, to evaluate the bite force after open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular fractures using micro plates, for a period of up to 6 weeks and to determine the rate of recovery of maximum bite force in an Indian population. "

12/01/2014 - "The study was done to compare the clinical efficacy of vacuum formed splints and arch bar in treating minimally displaced mandibular fractures. "
05/01/2015 - "The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficiency of MacLennan splint in symphysis and parasymphysis mandibular fractures in children. "
05/01/2015 - "Management of Symphysis and Parasymphysis Mandibular Fractures in Children Treated with MacLennan Splint: Stability and Early RESULTS. "
05/01/2015 - "Management of Symphysis and Parasymphysis Mandibular Fractures in Children Treated with MacLennan Splint: Stability and Early Results."
12/01/2014 - "Treatment of Mandibular Fractures Using Intermaxillary Fixation and Vacuum Forming Splints: A Comparative Study."

07/01/2004 - "Efficacy of mandibular fractures treatment with laser irradiation, ultrasound therapy, photophoresis and ultraphonophoresis of 5% chondroxide oitment in 108 patients with mandibular fractures was studied. "
12/01/2014 - "Radiodensitometric Assessment of the Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation Versus Low Intensity Laser Irradiation on Mandibular Fracture Repair: A Preliminary Clinical Trial."
01/01/2001 - "The efficiency of laser exposure and noncoherent infrared (IR) therapy in patients with mandibular fractures were compared. "
01/01/2001 - "[Laser exposure and noncoherent infrared therapy in the treatment of mandibular fractures]."
01/01/1998 - "IR laser and MT by the Uleĭ-2K device stimulated local defense factors, decreased the intensity of salivary FRO, and thus promoted the healing of mandibular fractures."

06/01/2011 - "Twenty patients with mandibular fractures, reporting to Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, The Oxford Dental College, Bangalore were evaluated, to compare the efficacy of two techniques. "
01/01/2015 - "The aim of this study was to reveal the distinctive features and treatment modes of mandibular fracture treatment mode in patients requiring hospitalization at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shimane University Hospital, Japan. "
07/01/2014 - "However, the etiology, gender, and age distribution vary between different regions and countries, and the purpose of this study was to evaluate the current trend of patients with mandibular fractures at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, in Uppsala, Sweden. "
12/01/2013 - "Patients who were surgically treated for isolated mandibular fractures in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from January 2006 to December 2007 were included in the study. "
08/01/2009 - "In our study, 25 patients with symphyseal mandibular fractures associated with bicondylar fractures surgically treated from 1998 to 2008 at the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery of the University of Turin were retrospectively analyzed. "