Small-diameter compression screws completely embedded in bone for rigid internal fixation of the condylar head of the mandible

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2018 Jan;56(1):74-76. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2017.04.013. Epub 2017 Nov 22.
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Keywords: Fracture; Headless compression screw; Mandibular condyle head.

MeSH terms

  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Bone Screws*
  • Compressive Strength
  • Equipment Design
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Mandible / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandible / surgery
  • Mandibular Condyle / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Condyle / injuries*
  • Mandibular Condyle / surgery*
  • Mandibular Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Mandibular Fractures / surgery*
  • Open Bite