Correction of post-traumatic asymmetry by mandibular angle reduction: report of two cases

We present two patients with post-traumatic mandibular asymmetry, caused by flaring of a fragment containing the mandibular angle in between two fractures. No occlusal disturbance was evident in either case. Instead of refracturing or ramus osteotomies, the asymmetry was corrected by transoral ostectomy of the mandibular angle with good aesthetic results.