Treatment of Mandibular Symphseal Fracture Using a Single AO Locking Plate: An Original Research Study

Abstract

To prospectively evaluate the use of a single Arbeitsge meinschaftfür Osteosynthese frage (AO) 2.0-mm locking reconstruction plate for linear non-comminuted mandibular fractures without the use of a second plate. Patients and Methods: We analyzed the clinical and radiologic data of 20 patients with 20 fractures (11single fractures, 9 double fractures). Fracture locations were the symphysis body and angle. We recorded the mechanism of injury, time between admission to the hospital and surgery, gender and age, temporary maxilla-mandibular fixation and its duration, and the surgical approach. Postsurgical complications that were recorded as minor did not require surgical intervention, whereas major complications required further surgical intervention. Results: All patients had satisfactory fracture reduction and successful treatment outcome without major complications Conclusion: The present study has demonstrated that treating linear non-comminuted mandibular fractures with a single AO 2.0-mm locking reconstruction plates is associated with no major complications and sound bone healing in all patients.