Intraoral open reduction with rigid internal fixation of mandibular subcondylar fractures

Thomas S. Jeter, Joseph E. Van Sickels, Gary J. Nishioka

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Abstract

Open reduction of subcondylar fractures achieves precise anatomic alignment of bony fragments and may prevent the postoperative sequalae seen with some closed reductions. Using an extraoral approach, a fracture can be easily seen and manipulated. An intraoral approach avoids large facial scars, facial nerve injury, and allows visualization of the occlusion during the procedure. Cases for this technique should be carefully selected.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1113-1116
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume46
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1988

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Oral Surgery
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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