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The mandible fracture: a treatment protocol
1Department of Dental, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Kings County Hospital Center, Department of Surgery, State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
The Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Trauma
|July 1, 1996
Summary
This study reviewed 435 mandible fractures, finding a low complication rate of 3.4% and 99% satisfactory bone healing. A proposed protocol aims to standardize mandible fracture treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Mandible fractures are a common component of maxillofacial trauma.
- Current treatment approaches lack universal consensus despite agreement on goals.
- Effective management protocols are crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review treatment outcomes for mandible fractures.
- To identify complication rates and healing success.
- To propose a standardized protocol for mandible fracture management.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 435 mandible fractures in 268 patients.
- Treatment provided by Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Service.
- Data collected over a 3-year period (July 1992 - June 1995).
Main Results:
- A low complication rate of 3.4% (15 cases requiring reoperation/readmission).
- High success rate with 99% satisfactory bone healing.
- Demonstrated efficacy of the treatment modalities used.
Conclusions:
- The reviewed treatment approach yielded excellent outcomes.
- A standardized protocol can improve consistency in mandible fracture care.
- Further research may refine treatment strategies for maxillofacial trauma.