Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8696727 | British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The maxilla is arguably the most anatomically intricate structure of the craniofacial skeleton, and the hard palate is an important bone that regulates the width and architecture of the face. The management of palatal fractures has long been a matter of debate, and varies with anatomical pattern and other injuries to the craniofacial skeleton. We have studied 18 palatal fractures during a five-year period that were treated using 3-dimensional rectangular plates placed across the palatal vault together with fixation of other fractures of the facial bones. Healing was satisfactory in all patients by 12Â weeks, with no complications. We think that open reduction and internal fixation of palatal fractures with 3-dimensional plates offers adequate stability with minimal complications.
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Authors
Karthik R, Cynthia S, Vivek N, Prashanthi G, Saravana Kumar S, Rajyalakshmi V,