Ellis E, Ghali G E
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235.
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1991 Jan;49(1):13-21; discussion 21-2. doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(91)90259-o.
A technique of applying lag screws for treating fractures of the anterior mandible is presented. A review of 41 patients who had lag screws placed to treat such fractures showed that it is a successful method of providing rigid internal fixation. The advantages of this technique over bone-plate fixation are discussed.