The 1.0mm maxillofacial mini plate is a pure titanium internal fixation system engineered for mandibular and midface fractures requiring greater rigidity than ultra-thin micro plates. Paired with Φ2.0mm titanium alloy screws, it delivers stable skeletal fixation across the maxilla, mandible, and zygomatic regions. The plate is color-coded blue through anodizing, and its pure titanium construction remains fully MRI and CT compatible.
Maxillofacial Mini Plate Indications
Nasal part fractures
Pars orbitalis (orbital region)
Pars zygomatica (zygomatic region)
Maxilla region
Mandible — simple and stable trauma
Key Advantages and Design Details
The 1.0mm mini plate is manufactured from specially customized German ZAPP pure titanium, chosen for its uniform grain size distribution, excellent biocompatibility, and non-magnetic behavior. Because the material does not distort MRI or CT imaging, postoperative surveillance remains unobstructed—an important factor in both trauma follow-up and long-term patient monitoring.
Surface anodizing delivers two practical benefits. It increases surface hardness and wear resistance, and it generates the color coding that allows rapid intraoperative identification. The 1.0mm series is marked in blue, distinguishing it immediately from the 0.6mm micro plate and the 0.8mm mini plate. In a busy theatre, this visual cue removes ambiguity during plate selection.
Plate holes use a concave, sunken design so that the screw head seats flush with the plate surface rather than standing proud of it. The result is tighter plate-screw integration and a lower overall incision profile, which reduces soft tissue irritation and palpability. Plate edges are rounded for the same reason, minimizing stimulation to surrounding soft tissue in regions where coverage is thin.
The matching Φ2.0mm screws are machined from medical-grade titanium alloy and incorporate several refined design elements: a conical right-angle driver interface for optimal torque transmission, a sloped conical head for reliable self-holding during placement, a reinforced screw root to resist breakage under torque, and an anti-pull angle thread profile for dependable pullout strength. Concentricity is tightly controlled so each screw advances smoothly and seats predictably.
Plate geometries address the fracture patterns encountered in routine practice: straight, straight bridge, arc, rectangle, 90° and 110° L-plates, double-Y, and 120° arc configurations. Locking and non-locking fixation options are both available, and locking mini plates are reversible—they can be used on either side without orientation concerns.
Blue Anodized Titanium Fixation for Mandibular and Maxillary Trauma
Q1
How does the 1.0mm mini plate differ from the 0.6mm and 0.8mm plates in this system?
The 1.0mm mini plate sits at the higher end of the mini plate range, offering greater rigidity than both the 0.6mm micro plate and the 0.8mm mini plate. While the 0.6mm plate is reserved for the thinnest craniofacial bone and pediatric applications, and the 0.8mm plate bridges midface and simple mandibular trauma, the 1.0mm profile is intended for mandibular and maxillary fractures where additional load-bearing capacity is clinically desirable. All three are pure titanium and MRI/CT compatible, but they serve distinct positions on the rigidity spectrum.
Q2
Which screw types work with the 1.0mm mini plate?
The plate accepts Φ2.0mm titanium alloy screws in self-drilling, self-tapping, and locking configurations.
Self-drilling screws cut directly into bone without a pilot hole, reducing operative steps. Self-tapping screws require a Φ1.6mm pilot hole and form their own thread path, which is preferred in denser bone. Locking screws thread into the plate itself, creating a fixed-angle construct that resists loosening—particularly useful in osteoporotic or compromised bone. All three share the same SW0.5 cross-head screwdriver.
Q3
Is the blue color coding clinically meaningful?
Yes. The blue anodized finish identifies the 1.0mm thickness within the broader maxillofacial plate range, where each thickness carries its own distinct color. This allows surgeons and scrub staff to confirm plate selection at a glance, without calipers or additional verification. The anodizing also enhances surface hardness and wear resistance.
Q4
Can the locking version of this plate be used on either side?
Yes. Locking maxillofacial mini plates have no top or bottom surface and can be used on either side. This reversible design simplifies inventory management while preserving the surgeon's ability to choose locking or non-locking fixation in the same hole.
Q5
Does the plate affect postoperative MRI or CT imaging?
No. The plates are made from German ZAPP pure titanium, which is non-magnetic and does not produce artifacts on MRI or CT scans. This allows clear postoperative imaging for trauma assessment or oncological follow-up without the implant obscuring the region of interest.
Q6
What drill bit and screwdriver are required?
A Φ1.6mm medical drill bit is used for pilot hole preparation, and an SW0.5 cross-head screwdriver is used for screw insertion. The screwdriver's self-hold design keeps the screw securely engaged during placement. A universal drill guide (Φ1.1/Φ1.6) and a 0–30mm depth gauge are recommended for accurate hole preparation and screw length selection.
For professional use onlyMRI/CT compatiblePure titaniumBlue 1.0mmReversible locking
Maxillofacial Mini Plate 1.0mm (Blue) — Technical FAQ
