Anatomical studies and a correlative management of facial skeleton and skull base injuries with bone plate fixation.

Miniplate osteosynthesis is an osteoplastic procedure that achieves secure stabilization of the midface, even following extensive fractures of the midface and the floor of the anterior cranial fossa. This procedure can be considered a satisfactory operative treatment in terms of cosmetic and functional results. Correlative osteology is discussed and clinical experiences are reviewed.