Intraoral open reduction of mandibular fractures.
Experience with 31 mandibular fractures treated by intraoral open reduction techniques is reviewed and the techniques described. A 12.9% complication rate was experienced, no complication causing significant morbidity. Indications for intraoral open reduction are reviewed and the literature is discussed. The intraoral open reduction technique is a satisfactory treatment method for selected cases of fractures of the mandible.
D005592:Fracture Fixation; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors