Authors (n=7) /Major points and results
Type of Study
N patients
Procedures ( Fixings-Points )
Major Results
Follow up or Analysis period
Shokri et al., 2020 Prospective 162 1 The ZMC fracture responded well with the 1-point fixation. 3.4 months
Panchanathan et al., 2016
Controlled prospective
40 (n=20 control) 1 (n=4) 2 (n=12) 3 (n=4)
Increased bite strength and muscle activity.
6 months
Kim et al., 2011
Retrospective
30
1 (n=14) 2 (n=16)
There was no statistical difference between the three types of fixation.
Evaluation of 5-year medical records
Hwang, 2010 Retrospective 14 1 Fixing a point on the ZMC can prevent unpleasant scarring and provide high satisfaction in patients with tripod fractures. Evaluation of 1.5-year medical records
Kim et al., 2019 Retrospective 34 1* The deformities of the steps of the infraorbital edges were improved. Evaluation of medical records of 9 months
Sato et al., 2019 Prospective 24 1** All patients were satisfied with the postoperative appearance. 6 months
Tripathi et al., 2013 Randomized 20 1*** All patients achieved satisfactory bone stability and a symmetrical malar appearance. 6 months