Reconstruction of the mandibular condyle using a costochondral graft after osteosynthesis in fracture dislocations / Reconstrução de côndilo mandibular com enxerto costocondral após osteossíntese para fratura com deslocamento

ABSTRACT

The treatment of mandibular condylar fractures is a controversial issue among surgeons. Complete resorption of the condylar process after a fracture treated using internal fixation has been described in the literature. The present study of a 14 years-old female patient aims to describe a case of resorption of the mandibular condyle due to a condylar fracture with displacement, which had been previously treated by surgical reduction and osteosynthesis with steel sutures. Treatment consisted of a costochondral graft fixed with two 2.0mm diameter screws that provided adequate long-term functional and aesthetic results.