Open reduction and internal fixation: Screw injury - Retrospective study

Background/Aims: Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a standard surgical procedure in jaw trauma and in orthognathic surgery. Insertion of screws is a significant risk for accidental tooth root injury with varying outcomes. Contrary evidences are found in literature due to a variety of st...

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Main Authors: Preetha Balaji, S M Balaji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2017;volume=28;issue=3;spage=304;epage=308;aulast=Balaji