title: Clinical and radiological outcomes after treatment of sagittal fracture of mandibular condyle (SFMC) by using occlusal splint in children.
abstract: This study was designed to investigate the effects of occlusal splints in the treatment of sagittal fractures of the mandibular condyle in children. From January 1995 to December 2011, 37 sagittal fractures of the mandibular condyle in 30 patients aged 4-8 years old were included in this study. All the patients were treated with 1-2mm occlusal splints in the molar region. The mouths of the patients were kept slightly open by the occlusal splints for 3-6 months, and we reviewed the clinical and radiological remodelling of the affected condyles after treatment. Excellent (n=20) and good (n=10) clinical outcomes were achieved with full radiological remodelling seen in 19 and partial remodelling in 11. Treatment with occlusal splints is effective in delivering good results and function with minimal morbidity in children with sagittal fractures of the condyle, while permitting ongoing remodelling and growth in the short term.
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: Chang-Kui
authors.initials: CK
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, 359th Hospital of the People's Libration Army, Zhenjiang 212001, China.
authors.forename: Fan-Wen
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Meng
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: Xin-Ying
authors.initials: XY
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: Hua-Wei
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: San-Xia
authors.initials: SX
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: Hai-Tao
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
authors.forename: Rong-Zeng
authors.initials: RZ
authors.lastname: Yan
authors.affiliation: Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of the PLA, Beijing 100853, China. Electronic address: dentistlck@126.com.
authors.forename: Min
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University, Xi'an 710032, China. Electronic address: hukaijin@fmmu.edu.cn.
authors.forename: Kai-Jin
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Hu
mesh_terms: D016723:Bone Remodeling / Q000502:physiology; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000254:growth & development; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000254:growth & development / Q000293:injuries*; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017090:Occlusal Splints; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000379:methods; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D019224:Temporomandibular Joint Disc / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Children; Mandible; Occlusal splint; Sagittal fracture of mandibular condyle (SFMC)