FUNCTIONAL TREATMENT OF CONDYLAR FRACTURES IN ADULT PATIENTS

Authors
BASDRA EK STELLZIG A KOMPOSCH G
Citation
Ek. Basdra et al., FUNCTIONAL TREATMENT OF CONDYLAR FRACTURES IN ADULT PATIENTS, American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, 113(6), 1998, pp. 641-646
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Dentistry,Oral Surgery & Medicine
Journal title
American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics → ACNP
ISSN journal
08895406
Volume
113
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
641 - 646
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-5406(1998)113:6<641:FTOCFI>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
Functional treatment of condylar fractures in adult patients usually f ollows the closed reduction/maxillomandibular fixation approach. Some of the problems arising when functional appliances (i.e., activator) a re used have been identified and presented here, especially in patient s where fractured parts are dispositioned/dislocated. The cause is dis cussed and a different functional approach is proposed that yields goo d results.