Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 10 , Pages 2012-2019 , October 2008

A Biomechanical Evaluation of Plating Techniques Used for Reconstructing Mandibular Symphysis/Parasymphysis Fractures

  • Matthew J. Madsen, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
    • ,
  • Christopher A. McDaniel, DMD

      Affiliations

    • Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Missouri–Kansas City Medical Center, Kansas City, MO
    • ,
  • Richard H. Haug, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Executive Associate Dean, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington, KY
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Haug: College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, Room D508, Lexington, KY 40536-0297

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PII: S0278-2391(08)01051-3

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.06.013

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 10 , Pages 2012-2019 , October 2008

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