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Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

Aim To compare clinically and radiographically the outcomes of treating subcondylar fractures using three-dimensional lambda-A plate versus two mini plates. Patients and Methods The study was conducted on 16 patients who suffered from subcondylar fractures indicated for open reduction and rigid internal fixation. Patients were divided randomly into 2 groups each containing 8 patients: study group A were treated using lambda-A plates, and control group B were treated using two mini plates. The patients were followed up for three months postoperatively clinically and by cone beam computed tomograms immediately postoperative and after three months. Results All statistical tests were two groups and performed at a significance level of ^5;=.05 and by using Student’s T-test (Student’s t-test: t = 2.414, p < .05). There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in all comparisons except time of fixation and cost of hardware, as lambda-A plates were cheaper and time saving. Conclusion The lambda A-Plate showed clinical and radiographic outcomes comparable to two miniplates, offering less operative time, with strong recommendation for most types of subcondylar fracture.

Keywords

Lambda A-Plate, Mini plates, Subcondylar fractures.

Subject Area

Oral Medicine and Surgical Sciences Issue (Oral Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Pathology, Oral Biology)

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