Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2012, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (12): 2233-2236.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2012.12.032

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Mini-titanium plate implant can enhance internal fixation for mandibular fracture

Yao Hong-lei, Na Ying-kun, Chen Yong, Liu Hua   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Second People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming  650021, Yunnan Province, China
  • Received:2011-10-15 Revised:2012-02-28 Online:2012-03-18 Published:2012-03-18
  • About author:Yao Hong-lei, Associate chief physician, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Second People’s Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming 650021, Yunnan Province, China doctor123sunfa@ 26.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Intraoral incision and mini-plate fixation as tension band have been used to treat for mandibular fracture. The effect of mini-plate has not been fully investigated.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the importance of mini-plate fixation during bone defect reconstruction following mandibular fracture.
METHODS: With “titanium plate, mandible, fracture, and rigid internal fixation” as key words, a computer-based online search of PubMed and VIP database was performed for articles published between January 1995 and October 2011 related to clinical application of rigid internal fixation in mandibular fracture. Repetitive articles were excluded, and 20 were included and further discussed.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Titanium plate has been used as tension band in the superior margin of the mandibular angle, assisted with intermaxillary fixation to treat mandibular angle fracture. This method is simple, convenient, and can shorten duration for intermaxillary fixation, ensuring stability of the fixation. In addition, the incision is minimal, allowing early mouth open training and preventing ankylosis. This method benefits fracture healing and recovery of normal occluding relation following internal fixation.

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