title: [Mandibular condyle fractures in childhood--the clinico-roentgenological follow-up].
abstract: In a clinical and roentgenographical follow-up study in 35 children, who had suffered a fracture of the condylar process of the lower jaw, the following observations were made on the average 61 months after conservative treatment: The clinical outcome ranged from "satisfactory function" to "restitutio ad integrum". Best results were achieved after unilateral displaced fractures, while only few children showed a "restitutio ad integrum" after bilateral fractures or/and after fracture dislocations. In children, who were less than 8 years old, the results were much better than in older ones. Roentgenographically the morphological regeneration after fracture dislocations was frequently incomplete--in the contrary to fractures with displacement.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferkrankheiten, Universitätskrankenhaus Eppendorf.
authors.forename: I S
authors.initials: IS
authors.lastname: Altmann
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Gundlach
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005860:Germany, West / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology; D011859:Radiography; D012074:Remission Induction; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Kiefergelenkfortsatzfrakturen im Kindesalter--klinisch-röntgenologische Nachuntersuchung.