Table 6.
Comparison of complications between two groups
| Complications | Group-I | Group-II | Overall | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonunion | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | – |
| Malunion | 0 (0%) | 2 (10%) | 2 (5%) | 0.14 |
| Plate loosening | 1 (5%) | 3 (15%) | 4 (10%) | 0.2 |
| Extra-oral sinus | 2 (10%) | 3 (15%) | 5 (12.5%) | 0.6 |
| Intra-oral sinus | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | – |
| Wound dehiscence | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) | – |
| Scar | 10 (50%) | 9 (45%) | 19 (47.5%) | 0.7 |