Transmasseter approach to mid-and-low condylar fractures by mini-retromandibular access / 华西口腔医学杂志
West China Journal of Stomatology
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(6): 279-285, 2011.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-235066
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore a new access for internal rigid fixation of mandibular mid-and-low condylar fracture.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>16 patients of unilateral mid-and-low condylar fractures were treated with a 2cm mini-retromandibular approach. The subcutaneous tissues superficial to the superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS) were dissected forward that parallel to the masseter muscle fiber bundles, aiming to the fracture. After exposing the fracture, the fracture segments were reduced and fixed under sufficient exposure.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Correct anatomic reduction and occlusion were achieved in all cases. Additionally, all patients showed normal articular function and the surgical scars were barely visible.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The transmasseter approach by retromandibular access is one of the feasible methods for curing mid-and-low condylar fracture, which minimizeing the risk of facial nerve injury and reducing the visible scars.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Treatment Outcome
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Dental Occlusion
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Fracture Fixation, Internal
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Mandible
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Mandibular Condyle
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Mandibular Fractures
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Masseter Muscle
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
West China Journal of Stomatology
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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