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16636643

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-4-25
pubmed:abstractText
The purpose of this study is to determine the most stable fixation method for mandibular symphysis fractures by comparing the mechanical characteristics of models fixed at different positions with different numbers of plates. Fractures were generated in 3-dimensional finite element models, and were fixed with a single miniplate, parallel double miniplates, or perpendicular double miniplates. A 300 N perpendicular load was then applied on the left molar region, and a finite element analysis was performed. We compared vertical gaps between the fractured surfaces, maximum stress within the screw/plating system, and maximum stress around screw holes in the bone. Compared to the single miniplate, both the parallel and perpendicular double miniplates demonstrated significantly less stress in the screw/plating system and screw holes in the bone. In addition, the perpendicular double miniplateshad significantly smaller vertical gaps between fracture surfaces when compared to the single miniplate. Comparing parallel and perpendicular double miniplate fixations, less stress was found around the screw holes of the perpendicular miniplate models than those of the parallel miniplatemodels. There were no differences in vertical gaps or maximum stress within the screw/plating systems between the 2 double miniplate fixations. These results suggest that perpendicular double miniplate fixation is more suitable for fixing mandibular symphysis fractures.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Mar
pubmed:issn
0022-9717
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
55
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1-8
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-8-7
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
A comparative study of most suitable miniplate fixation for mandibular symphysis fracture using a finite element model.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University. profak@infoseek.jp
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study