Journal of Bone Research
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Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Maryland, USA

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  Comparing Peak Load Capacity between Bicortical Screws and 3D Plates in Human Cadaveric Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy
  Author(s): Jian Zhang*
  
  Study design: Skeletal relapse following mandibular advancement using the Sagittal Split Osteotomy (SSO) is associated with the degree of advancement and method of fixation. Objective: The study purpose is to compare the biophysical properties of two fixation techniques for the SSO advancement. Methods: This cadaveric in vitro study was conducted at a single tertiary care centre. Paired hemimandibles underwent SSO with 10 mm of advancement then fixated using two techniques. Group 1 used a single 3D ladder miniplate and group 2 used a miniplate and two bicortical screws (hybrid technique). Hemimandibles were loaded in the first molar region using an Instron mechanical testing unit. The primary predictor variable is the fixation method. The outcome variables were peak load in Newtons (N) defined as the load at which permanent deformation start.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2572-4916.23.11.245

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