Evaluation of the Relationship of Screw Pullout and Plate Fracutre in Fixation of Mandible Condyle Fractures: A Mechanistic Study.

The gold standard in the osteosynthesis of condylar fractures is two straight plates. Other than these, there is no one-size-fits-all plate for every type of fracture. Plates fixed with fewer screws (smaller plates used in higher-lying fractures) are more likely to result in screw pullout. On the other hand, in plates fixed with more screws, plate fracture is more common.