Non-surgical treatment of mandibular fractures: survey of 28 patients

摘要: Abstract Between January 1996 and 2001 28 patients (nine females, nineteen males) with 35 fractures were treated by observation soft diet only. Patients isolated high condylar neck not included. The mean age at time of trauma was 35.6 years (5/80). Only normal occlusion radiologically undisplaced follow-up 15 weeks on average (8/33). did undergo any active treatment. They just received the instruction to reduce mouth opening take a for 4 weeks. During first 2 after seen twice week. Follow-up X-rays performed 8 12 As preemptive therapy antibiotics (amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid 2×1 g/day) given 5 days. Spontaneous healing all observed. In two tooth had be removed out fracture line. One patient complained about an occlusal problem 1 his case intermaxillary fixation installed For forensic reasons have fully informed possible complications before indicating this type management. Patient selection is crucial requires highly experienced surgeon. inconvenience due frequent consultations must taken into consideration. This treatment can recommended only in selected cases.