Correction of post-traumatic asymmetry by mandibular angle reduction: report of two cases.
We present two patients with post-traumatic mandibular asymmetry, caused by flaring of a fragment containing the mandibular angle in between two fractures. No occlusal disturbance was evident in either case. Instead of refracturing or ramus osteotomies, the asymmetry was corrected by transoral ostectomy of the mandibular angle with good aesthetic results.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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D000328:Adult; D004210:Dissection; D004954:Esthetics; D005146:Facial Asymmetry / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D018460:Fractures, Comminuted / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000601:surgery*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000293:injuries; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D011626:Pterygoid Muscles / Q000601:surgery