Reconstruction plate-related complications in mandibular continuity defects

ConclusionReconstruction plates demonstrated a high success rate despite the high complication rate. Segmental defects caused by trauma were smaller than those created after tumor resection and the only factor that increased complication rate was the size of the defect; other factors did not affect the complication rate.
Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research