Surgical treatment of fractures of the edentulous mandible

Purpose This retrospective study presents treatment alternatives for fractures of the edentulous mandible. Methods A chart review of 34 patients with fractures of the edentulous mandible was performed. Patients were followed with clinical and radiographic examinations. Results Five different treatme...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 1997-10, Vol.55 (10), p.1081-1087
Hauptverfasser: Eyrich, Gerold K.H, Grätz, Klaus W, Sailer, Herman F
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Purpose This retrospective study presents treatment alternatives for fractures of the edentulous mandible. Methods A chart review of 34 patients with fractures of the edentulous mandible was performed. Patients were followed with clinical and radiographic examinations. Results Five different treatment groups were used, ranging from closed treatment to bone graft augmentation and immediate placement of dental implants. Twenty-five patients showed good bony union. Frequent complications were encountered, including psuedarthrosis, fractured plates, and persistent dysesthesia. Augmentation was more stable when implants were placed simultaneously. Conclusion Treatment needs to be based on the type and location of the fracture and the degree of atrophy. Augmentation in combination with implants appears to be a good treatment for fractures of the edentulous mandible.
ISSN:0278-2391
1531-5053
DOI:10.1016/S0278-2391(97)90284-6