[Osteosynthesis of subcondylar fractures using a rectangular 3-dimensional stabilization plate].

The current international opinion for the treatment of displaced subcondylar fractures has become more aggressive after the rediscovery of the submandibular incision and the creation of new fixation material. We report 19 patients with displaced subcondylar fractures who were treated with reinforced rectangular plates. The pure titanium plates are slightly concave and measure 13 by 9 mm. We evaluated dental articulation, mouth opening, propulsion and duction and observed rapid recovery of mandibular kinetics and mandibular function. Use of this plate is a major progress in the treatment of fractures of the condyle.