Title
Comparative evaluation of titanium miniplates versus 3D plates in mandibular fracture fixation: A clinical study
Authors
M.L.V. Surya Mithra1, Sandhya Joshi2, Chaitanya Varangaonkar3, Divija Jasti4, Chiluveru Manoj Kumar5, Lahari Priya Singareddy6 & Rahul Tiwari7,*
Affiliation
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mamata Institute of Dental Sciences, Bachupally, Hyderabad, Telangana, India; 2Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bir Hospital, National Trauma Center, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal; 3Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Shiyas and Ifthikar Medical Centre, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; 4Department of dental surgery, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Khammam, Telangana, India; 5Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery, Vikarabad, Telangana, India; 6Department of Public Health, St. Francis College, New York City, New York, USA; 7Department of Dental Research Cell, Dr. D. Y. Pati Vidyapeeth College & Hospital, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pimpri, Pune; *Corresponding author
M.L.V. Surya Mithra - E-mail: msuryamithra@gmail.com
Sandhya Joshi - E-mail: sandhyajo@gmail.com
Chaitanya Varangaonkar - E-mail: drcvarangaonkar@gmail.com
Divija Jasti - E-mail: divijasti@gmail.com
Chiluveru Manoj Kumar - E-mail: manojchiliveru@gmail.com
Lahari Priya Singareddy - E-mail: laharisinga@gmail.com
Rahul Tiwari - E-mail: rahul.tiwari@dpu.edu.in
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received April 1, 2026; Revised April 30, 2026; Accepted April 30, 2026, Published April 30, 2026
Abstract
Inadequate fixation stability in mandibular fracture management often leads to postoperative complications and delayed functional recovery. Therefore, it is of interest to compare titanium miniplates and three-dimensional plates for mandibular fracture fixation in sixty randomized patients. Postoperative stability, infection, occlusion, pain and mouth opening were assessed over a twelve-week follow-up. 3D plate's showed superior stability with reduced operative time and lower complication rates. Thus, we show 3D plating systems provide more reliable fixation and faster functional rehabilitation than conventional miniplates.
Keywords
Mandibular fractures; titanium miniplates; three-dimensional plates; osteosynthesis; maxillofacial trauma.
Citation
Mithra et al. Bioinformation 22(4): 2435-2438 (2026
Edited by
Rashmi Laddha
ISSN
0973-2063
Publisher
License
This is an Open Access article which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly credited. This is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License.
