This patient with bilateral mandibular fractures was repaired with titanium mesh in combination with an acrylic splint anchored to wire and a massel chain. Link to Original Posts
Radiographs 2 1/2 months post original presentaion showed excellent healing. Some mucosal irritation was present bilaterally from the splint.
The rostral aspect of the splint was fractured
The left mandible just prior to device removal. The fracture was between the two wires to the left of the image
The right mandible with the titaium mesh. The fracture was between the two wires to the left of the image
Some mucosal irritation is present. Prognosis is excellent.
