title: Fractures of the mandible: a technical perspective.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to describe the treatment of mandibular fractures using principles of functionally stable or rigid internal fixation techniques. The fixation requirements for various fractures of the mandible, excluding those of the condylar process (which are discussed in another article), are described using mandibular biomechanics as a basis for the recommendations.
authors: Dallas, Texas From the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.
authors: Edward
authors: E
authors: Ellis
authors: Brett A
authors: BA
authors: Miles
mesh_terms: D001863:Bone Screws; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011859:Radiography