China Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ›› 2022, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (2): 184-187.doi: 10.19438/j.cjoms.2022.02.015

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Used of three different approaches for surgical treatment of adult condylar fracture

GAO Zhi-biao, WANG Lei, XIAO Xia, GAO Duo-duo   

  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yan'an University Affiliated Hospital. Yan'an 716000, Shaanxi Province, China
  • Received:2021-07-30 Revised:2021-10-28 Online:2022-03-20 Published:2022-03-20

Abstract: PURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate and compare clinical outcomes of three different surgical approaches for adult condylar fractures. METHODS: A total of 46 cases with 48 fracture sites were classified according to the standard of Loukota et al. Condylar fractures of the mandible were managed by open reduction and internal fixation via anterior auricular, retromandibular incision through parotid gland and transoral surgical approaches based on the classification. RESULTS: Dental occlusion,mandibular movement,mouth opening,and anatomic reduction were restored in all 46 patients with condylar fractures. No patient showed condylar head resorption. CONCLUSIONS: Different surgical approaches can achieve satisfactory outcomes according to different types of adult condylar fractures.

Key words: Adult, Condylar fracture, Surgical approach

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