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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Orthognathic Surgery

Background:

  • Mandibular fractures constitute a significant portion of all facial fractures, with approximately half occurring as isolated injuries and the other half as multiple fractures.
  • Bifocal mandibular fractures, involving two distinct fracture sites, present unique challenges in surgical management.
  • Optimal surgical sequencing for complex mandibular fractures remains an area requiring clarification to improve patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the most effective surgical sequence for treating bifocal mandibular fractures.
  • To evaluate the impact of fracture reduction sequence on postoperative complications, surgical time, and costs.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for managing complex mandibular fractures.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study was conducted on patients with bifocal mandibular fractures treated between January 2004 and January 2009.
  • Patients included had fractures in both tooth-bearing (symphysis, parasymphysis, anterior body) and non-tooth-bearing (posterior body, angle, ramus, condyle) areas.
  • The sample was divided into two groups based on the sequence of fracture reduction: Group 1 (tooth-bearing first) and Group 2 (non-tooth-bearing first).

Main Results:

  • Patients who underwent initial treatment of tooth-bearing fracture areas followed by non-tooth-bearing areas experienced fewer postoperative complications.
  • This preferred surgical sequence also resulted in reduced overall surgical time and associated costs.
  • A 1-year follow-up confirmed the benefits of prioritizing tooth-bearing fragment reduction.

Conclusions:

  • The recommended surgical sequence for bifocal mandibular fractures is the reduction of tooth-bearing fragments prior to non-tooth-bearing fragments.
  • This approach optimizes treatment by minimizing complications and improving efficiency.
  • Adhering to this sequence can lead to better outcomes in managing complex mandibular fractures.