title: Remodelling of bilateral fractures of the mandibular condyle.
abstract: A case of complete remodelling of bilateral fractures of the mandibular condyle in an 11-year-old boy is presented. Initial radiographic examination revealed fractures of the right and left condylar neck with medial and anterior dislocation of the proximal fragment. The fractures were treated conservatively, with a short-time intermaxillary fixation and early jaw function, and thirty-five months later the patient was asymptomatic. Radiographic changes observed following treatment have revealed a gradual return to normal shape and position of the condyles.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Luz
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Chilvarquer
mesh_terms: D016723:Bone Remodeling; D002648:Child; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D009068:Movement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography