Microscrew and microplate systems for select osteotomies in orthognathic surgery.
Publication/Presentation Date
3-1-1993
Abstract
The use of the semirigid screw and plate systems is common place in orthognathic surgery by many oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The size of the screw and plate systems used is commonly designated as mini or osteotomy size. Screw diameter is generally 2.0 mm and plate thickness range is 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm. The systems available perform very well for the majority of osteotomies. There are circumstances when these mini systems are not appropriate. Recently developed microsystems have been applied by us in selected cases of orthognathic surgery. The smallest of the microsystem screws are 0.8 mm diameter and all are available in 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 mm lengths. Some microplates are 0.3 mm thick and available in various shapes including a straight chain. The resultant profile thickness of screw plus plate system becomes 0.8 mm.
Volume
75
Issue
3
First Page
276
Last Page
279
ISSN
0030-4220
Published In/Presented At
Farole, A., & Diecidue, R. J. (1993). Microscrew and microplate systems for select osteotomies in orthognathic surgery. Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology, 75(3), 276–279. https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(93)90134-p
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
8469533
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article