B Jaques1, M Richter, A Arza. 1. Maxillo-facial Surgery Division, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the results achieved in the surgical treatment of all mandibular fractures at two university centers using the 2.7 AO mandibular system. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 227 patients presenting with 180 single fractures and 47 with double fractures (274 osteosyntheses) were included in this prospective study. RESULTS: During a mean follow-up of 27.5 months (minimum, 12 months), an overall complication rate of 7% was observed. No infection justified early removal of the osteosynthesis material. CONCLUSIONS: The systematic use of the technique recommended by AO for treating mandibular fractures, performed by thoroughly experienced operators on a compliant population, results in a low rate of complications and an early return to normal function.
PURPOSE: This study evaluated the results achieved in the surgical treatment of all mandibular fractures at two university centers using the 2.7 AO mandibular system. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A total of 227 patients presenting with 180 single fractures and 47 with double fractures (274 osteosyntheses) were included in this prospective study. RESULTS: During a mean follow-up of 27.5 months (minimum, 12 months), an overall complication rate of 7% was observed. No infection justified early removal of the osteosynthesis material. CONCLUSIONS: The systematic use of the technique recommended by AO for treating mandibular fractures, performed by thoroughly experienced operators on a compliant population, results in a low rate of complications and an early return to normal function.
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