P075 A CBCT analysis of mandibular buccal bone thickness in relation to use of monocortical screws in mandibular fractures

Mini plates and monocortical screws are the widely used for the open reduction and internal fixation of mandible fractures utilising Champy ’s lines of osteosynthesis. Most commonly 5-6mm screws are used and previous literature suggests that even at these lengths there is risk to the inferior alveolar nerve with post-operative paraesthesia being a known risk to the procedure.
Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Source Type: research