Year : 2022

Volume : Volume 13

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. D. Srilakshmi,
drdonkasrilakshmi@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Pre-operative planning on 3D models and pre-adapted miniplates in the maxillofacial trauma helps to achieve better anatomic reduction and decrease the operating time. This study aimed to compare the management of mandibular fractures by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with pre-adapted versus intraoperatively adapted miniplates. Material and Methods: A total number of 10 patients
were taken to compare pre-adapted miniplates (Study group or Group A) to Intraoperatively adapted miniplates (Control group or Group B) in ORIF of mandibular fractures for volumetric analysis of fracture reduction and intraoperative time. Observations and Results: There is a statistically significant difference among Group A and B (P < 0.05) when mean values of time taken for ORIF and volumetric analysis of
fracture reduction in Group A and Group B are compared. Conclusion: We conclude that pre-adaptation of miniplates using 3D prototyping models reduces intraoperative time and interfragmentary distance during ORIF of mandibular fractures.

Keywords: Open reduction and internal fixation, 3D prototyping models, Volume analysis, Pre-adapted miniplates.