title: Management of mandibular angle fracture.
abstract: Fractures through the angle of the mandible are one of the most common facial fractures. The management of such fractures has been controversial, however. This controversy is related to the anatomic relations and complex biomechanical aspects of the mandibular angle. The debate has become even more heated since the evolution of rigid fixation and the ability to provide adequate stability of the fractured segments. This article provides an overview of the special anatomic and biomechanical features of the mandibular angle and their impact on the management of these fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, VCU Medical Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, 521 North 11th Street, PO Box 980566, Richmond, VA 23298-0566, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel Cameron
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Braasch
authors.forename: A Omar
authors.initials: AO
authors.lastname: Abubaker
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D016268:Internal Fixators; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Angle fracture; Biomechanics; Mandible; Miniplate; Treatment