One-plate versus two-plate fixation in the treatment of mandibular angle fractures: a retrospective two-centre comparative study
Both 1-plate and 2-plate fixation techniques demonstrated acceptable outcomes. Single-plate fixation offers sufficient stability for most mandibular angle fractures with fewer complications, supporting its use in uncomplicated cases. Double-plate fixation may be reserved for complex cases. Higher complication rates were associated with patient-related and anatomical risk factors. Individualized treatment and further prospective studies are needed to refine surgical strategies.
Authors
- Bernd Lethaus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9619-9362)
- Alexander Schramm (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7670-7529)
- Rüdiger Zimmerer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1859-4324)
- Andreas Sakkas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1268-6375)
- Frank Wilde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7226-6543)
- Andreas Naros (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0760-7169)
- Johannes Häfner
- Mario Scheurer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5728-9464)
- Marcel Ebeling
- Robin Kasper
Institutions
- Universität Ulm (DE)
- University Children's Hospital Tübingen (DE)
- University Hospital Ulm (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Head & Face Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13005-025-00540-7
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01