Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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- E-ISSN2234-5930
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New protocol for simplified reduction and fixation of subcondylar fractures of the mandible: a technical note
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2021, v.47 no.5, pp.403-406
https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.5.403
Saurabh Mohandas Kamat (Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, India)
Vikas Dhupar (Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, India)
Francis Akkara (Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, India)
Vikas Dhupar (Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, India)
Francis Akkara (Goa Dental College and Hospital, Bambolim, India)
Saurabh,
M.
K.
, Vikas,
D.
, &
Francis,
A.
(2021). New protocol for simplified reduction and fixation of subcondylar fractures of the mandible: a technical note. Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 47(5), 403-406, https://doi.org/10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.5.403
Abstract
The dilemma regarding the management of condylar fractures generally revolves around the surgical approach, implant design, and the surgeon’s expe-rience. Zide and Kent’s guidelines streamlined the decision making process for condylar fractures. However, there exists no standardized protocol for reduction and fixation of condylar fractures. Here, we have described a detailed and stepwise protocol, common to any surgical approach, that would lead to predictable, reproducible, and repeatable results in every surgeon’s hands.
- keywords
- Temporomandibular joint, Subcondylar fractures, Open reduction, Internal fixation
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