Year : 2023

Volume : Volume 14

Issue : Issue 5

Address for correspondence :
D. Vamsi Krishna Reddy
vamsid14@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: This study was to evaluate the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) titanium miniplates in the management of maxillofacial trauma. Materials and Methods: Ten patients who were diagnosed with maxillofacial fractures were selected for this study. The fractured fragments were fixed with 3D titanium miniplates. Postoperatively, cases were assessed clinically and radiographically at immediate post-operative, 1 month and 3 months. Results: The results of this study suggest that fixation of maxillofacial fractures with 3D titanium plates provides three-dimensional stability and carries low morbidity and infection rates. The only probable limitation of these plates may be excessive implant material due to the extra vertical bars incorporated for countering the torque forces and in cases where the fracture line passing through the mental foramina region. Conclusion: During the course of the present study, the 3D titanium plate was found to be standard in profile, strong yet malleable, facilitating reduction, and stabilization at both the superior and inferior borders giving three-dimensional stability at fracture site. They seem to be an easy to use alternative to conventional miniplates. However, the small sample size and limited follow-up could be considered as the limitations of our study.