Outcomes of Open Versus Closed Treatment of Mandibular Subcondylar Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Study

Evaluation of Mechanical Resistance After Fixation of Mandibular Condylar Fracture with Single and Double Miniplates: A Comparative In Vitro Study

“…There are several forces acting on the mandibular condylar process during function in different directions. Re-establishment of the pretraumatic occlusion as well as normal mandibular motion is essential in the treatment of condylar fractures [3,4,11].…”

“…Given the unique geometry of the mandible and temporomandibular joints, these fractures can result in marked pain, dysfunction and deformity if not recognized and treated appropriately [3,4].…”

“…There are complications associated with both types of treatment. Historically and most commonly condylar process fractures have been managed by closed techniques/nonsurgically [3][4][5].…”

“…Commonly employed methods are using a maxillomandibular fixation for a period of time or functional therapy with interarch elastics to maintain the pretraumatic occlusal relationship [4,5].…”

“…According to literature low subcondylar fractures should be treated by open reduction, as there is early recovery of function, less incidence of malocclusion and adequate inter incisal mouth opening than those treated by closed reduction [4,5].…”