Figure 2

Miniplate locations. The baseline location was along Champy's lines; the miniplate was applied along Champy's lines of ideal osteosynthesis as close to the alveolar border as possible (the upper miniplates). (A) The miniplate was placed in translation 5 mm inferior to the baseline location. (B) The miniplate was placed 20° in clockwise rotation to the baseline location. (C) The miniplate was placed 20° in counterclockwise rotation to the baseline location.