Failure Strength of 2.0 Locking Versus 2.0 Conventional Synthes Mandibular Plates: A Laboratory Model

In this laboratory model, no significant differences were found between the 2 types of mandibular plates. Although studies have shown the locking system to be more rigid, this study suggested that the type and degree of failure are more likely related to bone quality and surgical technique when using the 2-mm mandibular plate. Additional prospective studies are needed to correlate these results in patient models.