Open treatment of condylar process fractures: assessment of adequacy of repositioning and maintenance of stability

Transoral endoscopic-assisted management of subcondylar fractures in 17 patients: An alternative to open reduction with rigid internal fixation and closed reduction with maxillomandibular fixation

“…5,7,12 The authors used it in 11 patients with good functional results. Other authors 11 propose the use of a more rigid plate, possibly compressive, such as a 5-hole or 6-hole zygomatic dynamic compression plate fixed with bi-cortical screws.…”

Setbacks of Bio-Resorbable Plates and Screws in the Management of Condylar Fractures: Our Experience

“…This leads to screw loosening and resorption [21][22][23][24][25]. Another possible reason for resorption of screw holes may be due to the development of the osteolytic changes due to increased intraosseous pressure caused by liquid polymer debris of resorbable materials retained within the channel.…”

Management of Mandibular Sub Condylar and Condylar Fractures Using Retromandibular Approach and Assessment of Associated Surgical Complications

“…Moreover, the posterior border is completely exposed, allowing one to assess the mediolateral positioning of the condylar process. Anatomic reduction may be obtained using other surgical approaches, but the retromandibular approach also makes the plate and screw fixation easier [14]. This approach is associated with low incidence of facial nerve damage as experienced by Hyde N [2].…”

“…Retromandibular approach can be combined with preauricular approach to improve access to high condylar neck [15]. In one patient we had to combine the two approaches as there was medially displaced high condylar fracture and retromandibular approach alone was not sufficient to provide adequate access and visibility for reduction and fixation [14].…”