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- Title
Clinical examination of various jaw fractures and evaluation of open and closed reductions: Six case reports.
- Authors
Ataözden, Tahir; Başaran, Mustafa Mert; Özüdoğru, Semanur
- Abstract
Aim: This study aims to present the fracture types and treatment methods of jaw fracture cases that presented at our center. Methodology: Of six presenting cases, two were angulus, one was parasymphysis, three were subcondylar, and one was a medial condyle fracture only. All patients were evaluated both clinically and radiologically by CT of the atlanto-occipital joint. We managed two of the mandibular fractures with open and closed reduction (mixed) and four with closed reduction only. Dislocation was observed in only two patients. Internal fixation was performed using either mini plates (Medartis, Basel, Switzerland) or mini-screws. All cases united within three weeks to three months. Results: After analyzing the epidemiology of six fractures and the outcomes of the surgical treatment, as well as assessing the complications related to the surgical procedures, it was determined that in cases with dislocation, bimaxillary fixation should be applied as a maintenance to open reduction therapy. In cases without dislocation, bimaxillary fixation only is sufficient. Conclusion: An analysis of dislocation conditions according to fracture type supports that the incidence of dislocation is low in condyle fractures.
- Subjects
COMPOUND fractures; MANDIBULAR fractures; ATLANTO-occipital joint; JAWS; TREATMENT of fractures; OPERATIVE surgery
- Publication
International Dental Research, 2021, Vol 11, p274
- ISSN
2146-216X
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.40