# Intra-oral 3-D versus conventional miniplate in the treatment of mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fracture

## TL;DR

This study compares 3D and conventional miniplates for treating jaw fractures and finds similar healing outcomes but shorter surgery time with 3D plates.

## Contribution

The study introduces the use of 3D miniplates for mandibular fractures and highlights their procedural advantages.

## Key findings

- 3D and conventional miniplates showed comparable healing outcomes in jaw fractures.
- 3D miniplates reduced surgical time and allowed simultaneous stabilization of fracture borders.

## Abstract

Mandibular fractures, a common subset of maxillofacial trauma, have significant functional, esthetic, and psychological implications.
Hence, 34 patients were divided into two groups: Group A (3D miniplates) and Group B (conventional miniplates). Results showed that both
plating systems provided comparable outcomes in terms of occlusal correction, fracture stability, and radiographic healing by the third
postoperative month, with no statistically significant differences. However, 3D miniplates offered advantages such as reduced surgical
time and simultaneous stabilization of both superior and inferior fracture borders.