OUR CLINICAL EXPERIENCES OF MANDIBLE FRACTURES: REPORT OF 412 PATIENTS
Dr. Serdar DÜZGÜN, Dr. İlhan PEKDEMİR, Dr. Sedat YILANCI, Dr. Ramazan Erkin ÜNLÜ, Dr. Mustafa DEVECİ, Dr. Sinem SINGIN, Dr. Yağmur BALİ
Ankara Numune Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Plastik Cerrahi, Ankara, Türkiye
Mandibula is the one of most commonly fractured bone of the face. Management of the fractured mandible may show variations according to clinical experience. In this paper, the diagnosis, treatment and follow up of 412 patients with mandible fractures are reviewed. The use of pins instead of classic arch bar for intermaxillary fixation is highlighted.
Keywords :
Mandible fracture, intermaxillary fixation
