Condylar Fracture Healing Case Study
Purpose: To introduce a new surgical approach for open reduction and internal fixation of condylar fracture.
Patients and Methods: In this study, 52 patients with condylar fractures (56 sides) were conducted in Guanghua Hospital of Stomatology. The degree and type of mouth opening, occlusal relationship, facial nerve function, and other complications in the patients were assessed and evaluated.
Results: During the follow-up conducted over 12 to 24 months, x-ray examinations revealed good
Fracture healing. The occlusal relationship and degree and type of mouth opening improved.no signs of infections, permanent facial palsy, sialocele or Frey syndrome were observed in any patient postoperatively. Surgical scar was imperceptible and esthetically
Patients and Methods: In this study, 52 patients with condylar fractures (56 sides) were conducted in Guanghua Hospital of Stomatology. The degree and type of mouth opening, occlusal relationship, facial nerve function, and other complications in the patients were assessed and evaluated.
Results: During the follow-up conducted over 12 to 24 months, x-ray examinations revealed good
Fracture healing. The occlusal relationship and degree and type of mouth opening improved.no signs of infections, permanent facial palsy, sialocele or Frey syndrome were observed in any patient postoperatively. Surgical scar was imperceptible and esthetically