Reconstructive

291) The four-hole plating system shown below was used to repair a mandible symphysis fracture. Which type of plating system is the one represented in the drawing? Click the picture to enlarge image.



A. Dynamic compression plate system (DCP)
B. Eccentric dynamic compression plate system (EDCP)
C. Reconstruction plate
D. Titanium hollow screw reconstruction plate (THORP)
E. Fracture plate (four-hole) with lag screws



REFERENCES & ANSWER



Greenberg A. M.: Basics of AO/ASIF Principles and Stable Internal Fixation of Mandibular Fractures, Chapter 5, in Craniomaxilofacial Fractures, (Greenberg A. M., editor), Springer-Verlag, pp. 41-67

Costantino P. D.: Principles of Facial Plating Systems, Chapter 67 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 929-944, 2009




291) B        Eccentric dynamic compression plate system (EDCP)