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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

A retrospective study of mandibular fracture in a 40-month period

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Author(s):
de Matos, F. P. [1] ; Arnez, M. F. M. [1] ; Sverzut, C. E. [1] ; Trivellato, A. E. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Dent Ribeirao Preto, Dept Oral & Maxillofacial Surg & Periodontol, BR-14040904 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; v. 39, n. 1, p. 10-15, JAN 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 41
Abstract

This retrospective study evaluated the epidemiology, treatment and complications of mandibular fracture associated, or not associated, with other facial fractures, when the influence of the surgeon's skill and preference for ally rigid internal fixation (RIF) system devices was minimized. The files of 700 patients with facial trauma were available, and 126 files were chosen for review. Data were collected regarding gender, age, race, date of trauma, date of surgery, addictions, etiology, signs and symptoms, fracture area, complications, treatment performed, date of hospital discharge.. and medication. 126 patients suffered mandibular fractures associated, or not, with other maxillofacial fractures, and a total of 201 mandibular fractures were found. The incidence of mandibular fractures was more prevalent in males, in Caucasians and during the third decade of life. The most common site was the condyle, followed by the mandibular body. The therapy applied was effective in handling this type of fracture and the Success rates were comparable with other published data. (AU)