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Treatment of extracapsular fractures of the mandibular condylar process: A retrospective evaluation of 377 cases.

Michael MaurerTabea KlaesJohannes K MeierJosef Maximilian GottsaunerJürgen TaxisJohannes SchudererTorsten E ReichertTobias Ettl
Published in: Dental traumatology : official publication of International Association for Dental Traumatology (2023)
Malocclusion seems to be the most frequent long-term complication after open reduction and osteosynthesis of extracapsular mandibular condyle fractures. We suggest ORIF by a transparotid approach to be an appropriate treatment with a low complication rate regarding especially FNP for extracapsular fractures of the mandibular condyle.
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