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Risk Factors Associated With Complications in Treated Mandibular Fractures: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Jamie Rose¹, Edwin M Rojas², Jameela Broadie²

¹Resident, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery : Official Journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

|May 10, 2025

Summary

Tobacco and illicit substance use significantly increase complication risks after mandible fracture treatment. Avoiding these substances is linked to better outcomes, aiding surgeons in patient counseling and care decisions.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Trauma Management
Public Health

Background:

Mandibular trauma management can lead to complications.
Identifying associated risk factors can enhance clinical decision-making.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify risk factors linked to complications in mandible fracture management.
To analyze the impact of substance use on fracture treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

Retrospective cohort study of 260 patients treated for mandibular trauma (2016-2023).
Analysis included demographics, injury characteristics, treatment, and substance use (tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, illicit drugs).
Binomial logistic regression models were used to determine adjusted odds ratios for complications, with P < .05 considered significant.

Main Results:

Overall complication rate was 8.5% in the study sample.
Tobacco use (RR 3.65, P=.02) and illicit substance use (RR 3.69, P=.009) were significantly associated with higher post-treatment complication rates.
Patients using no substances experienced fewer complications (P=.006).

Conclusions:

Tobacco and illicit substance use are critical risk factors for complications in mandible fracture management.
Patient abstinence from substance use is associated with reduced complication rates.
Findings can inform surgeons' clinical decisions and patient consent discussions.