Immediate Mobilization Following Fixation of Mandible Fractures: A Prospective, Randomized Study

Abstract

In this prospective and randomized study, no significant differences were noted between the groups receiving either immediate release or 2 weeks of mandibular-maxillary fixation. The findings support the treatment of selective mandible fractures with 2.0-mm miniplates and immediate mobilization.

Assessment of double 2.0 osteosynthesis bone plates at the inferior border of the mandible as the sole method of fixation for the treatment of mandibular fracture

“…The findings support the treatment of selective mandible fractures with 2.0 mm miniplates and immediate mobilization [25]. The findings support the treatment of selective mandible fractures with 2.0 mm miniplates and immediate mobilization [25].…”

Electromyography assessment in zygomaticomaxillary complex fractures

“…ORIF of fracture provides stable reconstruction, promotes bone healing, and shortens treatment time [12], allowing immediate jaw mobilization [10].…”

“…EMG has been widely used in the evaluation of patients with temporomandibular joint disorders [9,10]. After surgical procedures, EMG is able to monitor the time when the activity of the muscles of mastication is recovered, thus the professional can guide the patient regarding daily activities, type of food, and mastication [8].…”

Evidence-Based Facial Fracture Management

“…The investigators found that both groups healed their fractures but recovery of full mouth opening was more rapid with a shorter period of MMF. In another study addressing the duration of MMF, Kaplan and colleagues 22 Evidence-Based Facial Fracture Management fractures repaired with miniplates plus 2 weeks of postoperative MMF with fractures repaired with no postoperative MMF. They found no differences between the groups in terms of weight loss, trismus, dental hygiene, or wound complications.…”