Surgical management of edentulous/atrophic mandibular fracture: a report of two cases
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
;
: 50-54, 2012.
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em Inglês
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-43413
ABSTRACT
According to Luhr's classification, a fracture in the mandible with a width of less than 15-20 mm is considered to be an atrophic mandibular fracture and its incidence is very rare. Because of the reduced cross-sectional area and smaller contact area of the fractured ends as well as the poorly vascularized bony structure and delayed bone healing, an atrophic mandibular fracture is a great challenge for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Surgeons tend to perform closed reduction, because open reduction is considered a non-life-saving surgery among elderly patients. Thus, most of them have limited experience in surgical management. According to recent reports, open reduction yields a good result, and the Association for Osteosynthesis (AO) group has recommended open reduction. This is a case report of our two experiences of open reduction and rigid fixation of atrophic mandibular fractures by the AO principle. Articles were also reviewed here.
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Assunto principal:
Atrofia
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Incidência
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Arcada Edêntula
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Mandíbula
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Fraturas Mandibulares
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de incidência
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
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