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Intraoperative view of fracture mandible.
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During the procedure it was found that she had sustained an open fracture of her left mandible consistent with a dog bite. (fig 1).
Intraoperative view of mandibular mini-plate in situ on mandible.
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This was treated via a trans-oral approach with a five hole 1.2 mm titanium plate and four 3 mm screws. (fig 2).
Intraoperative view of healed mandibular fracture.
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There was good bony union and the plate was removed with no complications (fig 3).