China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2017, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (6): 548-550.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2017.06.014

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Treatment of maxillofacial fractures with rigid internal fixation: report of 115 cases

GAO Zhen-ran, MA Song-bo, ZHANG Guo-qin   

  1. Department of Stomatology, Taizhou People's Hospital. Taizhou 225300, Jiangsu Province, China
  • Received:2017-07-28 Revised:2017-10-20 Online:2017-11-20 Published:2017-12-21

Abstract: PURPOSE: To analyze and summarize the experience of rigid internal fixation for 115 patients with maxillofacial fractures. METHODS: A retrospective study was conducted in 115 patients with maxillofacial fractures from January 2014 to December 2016. The experience of open reduction and rigid internal fixation were summarized and analyzed. RESULTS: One hundred and fifteen patients with maxillofacial fractures were treated by rigid internal fixation. 109 patients had satisfied functional and esthetic results (94.8%). CONCLUSIONS: Rigid internal fixation is a reliable method to treat maxillofacial fractures.

Key words: Rigid internal fixation, Maxillofacial fractures, Titanium plate

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