Biomechanics of internal fixation of craniofacial region - Cynthia Scott

The management of facial injuries has evolved significantly during the past two decades. Bone repair techniques have evolved as well, from the frequent use of interosseous wire repairs, Adams suspension wiring to the common use of rigid fixation with plates and screws. Many early mandibular fixations used large plates with large-diameter screws, and these repairs have progressed more recently to the frequent use of smaller ¿miniplating¿ techniques as advocated by Michelet and colleagues, Champy..