Versatility of a single upper border miniplate to treat mandibular angle fractures: A clinical study

CONTEXT: Mandibular fractures are among the most common of facial fractures. Fractures of the mandibular angle are associated with the highest incidence of postsurgical infection of all mandibular fractures. The treatment of facial fractures has traditionally involved reestablishment of a functional dental occlusion with various types of intermaxillary fixation. Treatment modalities range from simple maxillo-mandibular fixation to rigid internal fixation of the bone fragments. AIMS: The aim of this study was to determine the versatility of the single noncompression miniplate to treat the fractures of the mandibular angle with access via an intraoral route. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cases of unfavorable fractures of the mandibular angle were selected for the study of intraoral surgical management of mandibular angle fractures using a single 2.0-mm noncompression miniplate. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: An observational study was carried out on treatment of fractures of the angle of the mandible, and the findings were recorded and presented. CONCLUSIONS: We studied the versatility of the single noncompression miniplate to treat the fractures of the mandibular angle and found no complications associated with superior border miniplate fixation of mandibular angle fractures.