Anchor lag screw vs conventional lag screw in mandibular fractures: A series of 30 cases

• Main Authors: Vimlesh Kumar (Author), Divya Mehrotra (Author), Shadab Mohammad (Author), R.K. Singh (Author), Vibha Singh (Author), Geeta Singh (Author), Sanjay Gambhir (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Lag screw osteosynthesis is a well proven technique. Its application is limited by the fact that the spherical head of the screw act as wedge. Combining this screw with a bioconcave washer has broadened the range of applications for lag screw osteosynthesis in the maxillofacial region. Purpose: The...