| Literature DB >> 29153237 |
Sam S Bae1, Sharon Aronovich2.
Abstract
Management of pediatric condylar fractures presents a unique challenge because the developing mandible provides limited available bone for fixation and primary teeth preclude the use of typical closed reduction techniques. The available literature is reviewed with regard to closed and open treatment approaches.Entities:
Keywords: Closed treatment; Condylar fracture; Open reduction internal fixation; Pediatric trauma; TMJ
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29153237 DOI: 10.1016/j.coms.2017.08.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am ISSN: 1042-3699 Impact factor: 2.802