Evaluation of the paraskeletal clamps system [Mennen plate] in treatment of mandibular fractures

ABSTRACT

In this study, we used the relatively recent Paraskeletal clamp system [Mennen plate] to evaluate its effectiveness in the treatment of mandibular fractures. This study was conducted on eight patients with mandibular fractures selected from the out patient clinic, Oral Surgery Department, Faculty of Oral and Dental Medicine, Cairo University. Patient sample consisted of six males and two females, four patients were children below the age of 11 years, while the other four were edentulous above the age of 58. Each patient was thoroughly examined both clinically and radiographically. Data collected from each patient were recorded in a special examination chart. Under general anesthesia, the fracture was exposed using a submandibular approach. The fractured segments were reduced and fixed using micro-5 Mennen plates. All patients were followed up both clinically and radiographically for six months postoperatively. Results obtained from this study showed uneventful healing of all patients with no cases of non-union, bony infection or osteomyelitis as proven both clinically and radiographically. All the patients presented normal functioning occlusion and facial symmetry. No bony step deformities were detected