Evaluation of customized plate in mandibular angle fracture

Abstract

Background: A customized plate design is an appropriate plate structure for mandibular angle fracture using the minimum output values for stress of plate. Methods: To evaluate the effect of customized plate fixation versus a conventional superior-inferior miniplates fixation of mandibular angle fracture on patient satisfaction. Results: Most patients were males (92%) while (8%) were females. (69 %) of patients’ age ranged from 17-35 years old, and (31%) patients were aged between 35.1-45 years old. There was a statistical difference (p=0.000) in the postoperative sensory dysfunction in both groups. Conclusion: Customized plate is a proper plate structure for mandibular angle fracture, it ensured a proper alignment of the fracture with good fixation without any post-operative sensory dysfunction.