Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 213 - 217

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Condylar fractures are among the most common types in maxillofacial area, yet their optimal treatment approach remains debated. Objectives: To compare occlusion and mouth opening between open closed reduction for unilateral mandibular sub-condylar adults. Methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted on 68 patients Jamshoro using a non-probability sampling technique. Patients aged 18–50 years with non-comminuted within 48 hours sufficient dentition fixation were included, while those bilateral fractures, undisplaced condyles, or other exclusion criteria excluded. Participants divided into two groups: Group A underwent maxillomandibular fixation, B internal titanium mini-plates under general anesthesia. Occlusion, range of motion, evaluated at 3-month follow-ups. Results: Pre-operative assessments showed limited (15–20 mm) 97.1% 100%, poor motion 100% both groups. Post-operatively, improved to 20–30 mm 8.8% vs. 67.6% 30–45 73.5% 85.3%. Good 58.8%, 88.2%, 82.4%, 94.1%, over 1, 2, 3 months, respectively. Range also improved, reaching 94.1% by 3rd month. Conclusions: It concluded that superior therapeutic option compared

Language: Английский