RAMALHO, Rodrigo de Azevedo et al. Management of the mandible fracture: miniplates and screws vs. lag screws - case report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. []. 2011, 11, 1, pp. 59-63. ISSN 1808-5210.

Among the materials used for surgical fixation of jaw fractures, the titanium plates and screws and the lag screws are the most widely used. These are indicated to repair fractures of the mandible transversely oblique, applying compressive force to the fractured fragments, using three or more screws, however, are contraindicated for the treatment of comminuted fractures, where the titanium plates and screws are more appropriate. This work aims to report two cases of surgical reduction of mandible fractures, oblique and complete, using, respectively, lag screws and titanium plates and screws, focusing on aspects related to the use and indications of osteosynthesis materials.

: Frature Fixation; Fracture Fixation; Internal; Bone Plates.