The Bending Strength of Used Narrow and Broad Dynamic Compression Plate

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the bending strength of used and new dynamic compression plate.  The studying material was divided into 2 groups. Group 1 Broad DCP, 16 samples :  The mean bending strength of used plate was 26.7750 Nm and new plate was 29.9975 Nm. The difference was found significantly (P < 0.05). Group 2 Narrow DCP, 12  samples : The mean bending strength of used plate was 9.9250 Nm and  new plate was 9.1750 Nm,  The difference was not found significantly (P > 0.05).