A retrospective analysis of 327 mandibular fractures.

Authors :: Chuong R
Donoff RB
Guralnick WC
Source :: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons [J Oral Maxillofac Surg] 1983 May; Vol. 41 (5), pp. 305-9.
Publication Year :: 1983
Abstract: The cases of 372 mandibular fractures are reviewed with respect to treatment, including the indications for extraction of teeth in the line of fracture, complications, and duration of maxillomandibular fixation. It was found that, in general, teeth can be maintained in the line of fracture, although there appeared to be an increased rate of complications associated with fractures when teeth are in the line of injury. In addition, a four-week period of maxillomandibular fixation appears to be an appropriate guideline for treatment.

Subjects :: Fracture Fixation
Humans
Mandibular Fractures complications
Mandibular Fractures physiopathology
Retrospective Studies
Time Factors
Wound Healing
Mandibular Fractures surgery

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0278-2391
Volume :: 41
Issue :: 5
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 6572706
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-2391(83)90297-5