Biomechanical Evaluation of Fixation Techniques for Bridging Segmental Mandibular Defects

Abstract

All 3 mandibular fixation device systems tested produce comparable levels of single load to failure biomechanical integrity; however, the higher-profile plating system design offered slightly superior fatigue performance. No differences in performance were observed between the locking and nonlocking designs; neither failed at the screw-substrate interface.