Reconstructive

1236) Which of the following statement regarding the mandibular plating system presented below is FALSE? (See drawing below)

A. This plate is  a Eccentric Dynamic Compression plate system (EDCP).

B. This plate will require bicortical fixation.

C. This plate will require that four screws be used on each side of the injury.

D. This plate is indicated in mandibular fractures related to shotgun wounds.

E. This plate is used also in atrophic mandibles.




REFERENCES & ANSWER




Costantino P. D., Tadros M., Wolpoe M.: Principles of Facial Plasting Systems,  chapter 67 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Papel I.D., editor), Thieme, 2009, pp.929-944




1236) A      This plate is  a Eccentric Dynamic Compression plate system (EDCP).