14 patients having recent anterior mandibular fracture divided into two groups. Group A has 6 patients and treated using Herbert bone screw, and group B has 6 patients and treated using lag screw. Clinical follow-up was conducted after 24-hours, one, four, six, and twelve weeks. In addition, a radiographic investigation was performed after twelve weeks to estimate the mean bone density across the fracture line.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
12
Fracture line exposed through intra-oral approach. bone reduction into proper anatomical occlusion and application of Herbert screw
Fracture line exposed through intra-oral approach. bone reduction into proper anatomical occlusion. Application of either lag screw according to Champy's osteosynthesis lines.
Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
Alexandria, Azarita, Egypt
Change in bone density
By using digital orthopantomogram bone density was evaluated
Time frame: baseline and 3 months
change in pain scores
assessed through a 10-point Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). (0-1= None, 2-4= Mild, 5-7= Moderate, 8-10= Severe)
Time frame: 24 hours, 1 week , 4 Weeks and 6 weeks
presence of Intra-fragmentary mobility
assessed by bi-manual palpation across the fracture site
Time frame: 24 hours
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