Title
Comparative evaluation of 3D miniplate and lag screw fixation for treating anterior mandibular fractures - A clinical study
Authors
Affiliation
V.V.N Pavan Kumar - E-mail: pavankumarv.v.n@gmail.com
Shanawaz Shaik - E-mail: shanawaz.dr@gmail.com
V.S Manjari Paleti - E-mail: sreelathamanjari@gmail.com
Gandikota Guru Karthik - E-mail: guruggk1988@gmail.com
V. Ramesh Babu - E-mail: reddy.ramesh36@yahoo.co.in
Prasangi Kumar Vadugu - E-mail: prasangiomfs@gmail.com
Article Type
Research Article
Date
Received September 1, 2026; Revised September 30, 2026; Accepted September 30, 2026, Published September 30, 2026
Abstract
This clinical study compared 2.0 mm lag screw fixation with 2.0 mm three-dimensional miniplate fixation for anterior mandibular fractures. Hence, twenty patients underwent open reduction and internal fixation and were evaluated clinically and radiographically after treatment. Both fixation methods achieved stable fracture reduction, satisfactory occlusion, uneventful healing and comparable functional outcomes. No post-operative infection, wound dehiscence, neurosensory deficit, or implant-related complications were observed in either group. Thus, Lag screws required significantly less fixation time, while 3D miniplates provided reliable three dimensional stability with simple adaptation
Keywords
Anterior mandibular fracture, symphysis fracture, parasymphysis fracture, lag screw, 3D miniplate, open reduction internal fixation.
Citation
Kumar et al. Bioinformation 22(9): 5584-5588 (2026)
Edited by
Vini Mehta
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.
