A Prospective Study of 3 Treatment Methods for Isolated Fractures of the Mandibular Angle

摘要: Purpose The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate treatment outcomes prospectively when isolated fractures the mandibular angle are treated by 1 ) nonrigid fixation that includes 5 6 weeks maxillomandibular fixation, 2 but functionally stable using a single miniplate, and 3 rigid miniplates. Patients Methods All patients for at Parkland Hospital over 12-year period were methods sequentially assigned. Demographic, fracture characteristic, outcome data collected statistically analyzed determine whether treatments produced different outcomes. Results One hundred eighty-five had sufficient follow-up inclusion in study. There no significant differences demographic groups. several variables, including amount time it took perform surgery postoperative wound problems. Conclusion use miniplate easiest associated with lowest number complications.