title: Open reduction and internal rigid fixation of subcondylar fractures via an intraoral approach.
abstract: Extraoral open reduction and rigid fixation of mandibular subcondylar fractures is controversial among surgeons. An intraoral approach with a percutaneous trocar and miniplates demonstrated satisfactory reduction. This technique can be more easily performed than a preauricular or submandibular incision, and risk of facial nerve damage is diminished. Early function with proper vertical dimension was restored with minimal postoperative morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lachner
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Clanton
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Waite
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000601:surgery*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D014716:Vertical Dimension