title: [Functional analytic studies on mandibular motility after fractures of the mandibular condyle].
abstract: In 42 patients, the mandibular protrusion and lateral excursions after fractures of the mandibular condyles were recorded using the "arrow-angle" registration method. The opening of the mouth was measured directly. The restriction of the mandibular mobility did not always correspond to fracture-mechanical expectations. Mobility improved as the time passed after the trauma, without the movement pattern changing.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009068:Movement; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Funktionsanalytische Untersuchungen zur Unterkiefer-beweglichkeit nach Gelenkfortsatzfrakturen