| Plate osteosynthesis of condylar fractures: a retrospective study of 45 patients. | |
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PMID: 12674358 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: This retrospective study presents the type of osteosynthesis used for the fixation of condylar fractures and the postoperative results and complications observed. METHOD AND MATERIALS: Forty-five patients with fractures of the mandibular condyle underwent open reduction and osteosynthesis with plates and screws. The surgical approach was, in most cases, via a submandibular incision. Stabilization was achieved in the majority of the cases with a 2.0-mm single or double miniplate, but 2.0-mm mini dynamic compression plates were also used. RESULTS: The complications were mainly inadequate reduction, screw loosening, and limitation of mouth opening. No plate fractures or infections were observed. CONCLUSION: The use of a single plate (miniplate or dynamic compression plate) often produces inadequate stability and reduction postoperatively. The placement of two 2.0-mm zygomatic dynamic compression plates demands great tissue dissection and detachment and can lead to limitation of mouth opening. The use of two 2.0-mm miniplates seems to produce better stability and fewer complications. |
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Authors:
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George Rallis; Costas Mourouzis; Michael Ainatzoglou; Michael Mezitis; Nicholas Zachariades |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Volume: 34 ISSN: 0033-6572 ISO Abbreviation: Quintessence Int Publication Date: 2003 Jan |
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Created Date: 2003-04-03 Completed Date: 2003-06-10 Revised Date: 2006-07-11 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0342677 Medline TA: Quintessence Int Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 45-9 Citation Subset: D |
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General District Hospital of Athens "KAT", Athens, Greece. rallis@hol.gr |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Bone Plates* Bone Screws Chi-Square Distribution Dislocations / surgery Equipment Design Equipment Failure Female Follow-Up Studies Fracture Fixation, Internal / adverse effects, instrumentation* Humans Male Mandible / physiopathology Mandibular Condyle / injuries*, surgery Mandibular Fractures / surgery* Middle Aged Movement Postoperative Complications Retrospective Studies Treatment Outcome |
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