Evaluation of the treatment outcome of fixation of mandibular fractures with eccentric dynamic compression plates

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Author Details : Niranjan S Patil, Shushma G*, Basavraj Sikkerimath, Mustafa I Merchant

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2020

Article Page : 58-63

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2020.014

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Abstract

Background: The introduction of bone plates as the implants for osteosynthesis has changed this facet of
oral and maxillofacial surgery. The objective of this study was to evaluate the treatment outcome of fixation
of mandibular fractures with Eccentric Dynamic Compression Plates (EDCP) with a follow up interval of
1 week, 3 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months.
Materials and Methods: Ten patients will be randomly selected and subjects underwent Open Reduction
and Internal Fixation under General anesthesia/ Local anesthesia. Fixation will be done using 2.5 mm
Titanium Eccentric Dynamic Compression Plates 2.5x 8.0mm Titanium screws through Intraoral/ Extraoral
approach.
Results: In our study the 2.5mm EDC plates had low morbidity and significantly lower infection rates.
It was proved to be comparable to other plating systems. It was also easy to use alternative to the
conventionally used miniplates, in that it provided absolute rigidity to the fractured segments.
Conclusion: All the patients present in the study appreciated early recovery of normal jaw function,
primary healing and good union at the fracture site with minimal weight loss due to early functional
rehabilitation.

Keywords: Mandibular fractures, Eccentric dynamic compression plates.

How to cite : Patil N S, Shushma G, Sikkerimath B, Merchant M I, Evaluation of the treatment outcome of fixation of mandibular fractures with eccentric dynamic compression plates. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2020;6(2):58-63

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