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The treatment of maxillofacial trauma involves a choice of accepted therapy for most facial fractures. Experience with the application of the eccentric dynamic compression plate for the reduction of 19 fractures of the edentulous mandible has resulted in a 95% healing rate.

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The Use of Open Reduction with Compression Plates

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