Rigid Versus Nonrigid Fixation

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Abstract

Internal fixation of bones with implanted hardware (screws and/or plates) is used to stabilize a fracture or osteotomy. Fixation can be rigid or non-rigid depending on the amount of stability that is provided to the bone fragments by the internal fixation devices. This chapter presents the types of internal fixation that can be applied, the biomechanics involved in mastication, and the principles in deciding what type of internal fixation should be applied to a given fracture.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationPeterson's Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Fourth Edition
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages539-554
Number of pages16
ISBN (Electronic)9783030919207
ISBN (Print)9783030919191
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Bone plate
  • Compression plate
  • Lag screw
  • Locking bone plate
  • Mandibular fracture
  • Rigid Internal fixation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine
  • General Dentistry

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