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Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am · May 2009
ReviewManagement of comminuted fractures of the mandible.
- Brian Alpert, Paul S Tiwana, and George M Kushner.
- University of Louisville School of Dentistry, KY 40292, USA. brian.alpert@louisville.edu
- Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2009 May 1;21(2):185-92, v.
AbstractComminuted fractures of the mandible are unusual but not rare. They are complex injuries with a high complication rate. Gunshot wounds are a frequent cause. Traditional management with closed techniques is noted for good long-term results, but may involve an extended period of treatment. Treatment with open reduction and rigid internal fixation significantly shortens the course of treatment and simplifies the convalescence.
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