Combined Use of Specially-Designed Digital Surgical Guides and Pre-Formed Reconstruction Plate to Treat Bilateral Mandibular Fracture

J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Oct;30(7):2253-2256. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0000000000005996.

Abstract

This paper describes the application of a modified digital surgical guide, an occlusal template and a pre-formed reconstruction titanium plate in the open reduction and internal fixation of a bilateral mandibular fracture. Bilateral mandibular fracture is a commonly encountered simple type of fracture. However, even for an experience surgeon, achieving precise treatment remains a challenge due to the movable temporomandibular joint, unstable fractured segments, the difficulty in forming a reconstruction plate, and the lack of an effective stabilizing and locating device. In this case, the surgeon used a specially-designed modified guide together with a reconstruction plate and an occlusal template to treat a bilateral mandible fracture, effectively improving the accuracy and the medical outcome of the operation, saving operation time and reducing postoperative complications.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Plates
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Fractures / diagnosis
  • Mandibular Fractures / surgery*
  • Mandibular Reconstruction* / instrumentation
  • Operative Time
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted
  • Temporomandibular Joint / surgery
  • Titanium

Substances

  • Titanium