BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Various methods have been reported in the literature for treating mandibular angle fractures comparing extra oral, intra oral and transbuccal approaches for achieving the goals of restoration of anatomic form, maintenance of segment position and bony union. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted to assess the simple and effective surgical approach in treating mandibular angle fractures and the outcome by means of three approaches i.e. intra oral, transbuccal and extra oral approaches. RESULTS/ CONCLUSION: A total of 45 patients with mandibular angle fracture were divided into three groups. Group I-intra oral approach-15 patients, Group II-transbuccal with intraoral approach-15 patients, Group III-extra oral approach-15 patients. The results of our study found intraoral approach to be much better because it is simple, precise, duration is short, and post operative complications are less with minimal morbidity and pain.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Various methods have been reported in the literature for treating mandibular angle fractures comparing extra oral, intra oral and transbuccal approaches for achieving the goals of restoration of anatomic form, maintenance of segment position and bony union. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted to assess the simple and effective surgical approach in treating mandibular angle fractures and the outcome by means of three approaches i.e. intra oral, transbuccal and extra oral approaches. RESULTS/ CONCLUSION: A total of 45 patients with mandibular angle fracture were divided into three groups. Group I-intra oral approach-15 patients, Group II-transbuccal with intraoral approach-15 patients, Group III-extra oral approach-15 patients. The results of our study found intraoral approach to be much better because it is simple, precise, duration is short, and post operative complications are less with minimal morbidity and pain.
Authors: A W Sugar; A J Gibbons; D W Patton; K C Silvester; S C Hodder; M Gray; H Snooks; A Watkins Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg Date: 2009-01-22 Impact factor: 2.789