304) Which of the following statements IS FALSE regarding Tension Band Principles applied to a mandibular fracture (dentulous area)?
A. A tension band must overcome the distracting forces at the alveolar border.
B. An arch bar can be used as a tension band.
C. Ivy loops are a good alternative to a tension band.
D. Bicortical fixation plates are ideal as a tension band.
E. A miniplate can be used as a tension band in any mandibular fracture.
REFERENCES & ANSWER
Garza J. R.: Mandibular Fractures, Chapter 61 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme, Second Edition, pp. 776-777, 2002
Garza J. R.: Mandibular Fractures, Chapter 72 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Thieme, Second Edition, pp. 1001-1015, 2009
304) D Bicortical fixation plates are ideal as a tension band.
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