Abstract:
The aim of this prospective study was to compare the postoperative outcome in 80 mandibular fractures patients, treated by open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and intermaxillary fixation (IMF) at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar from 10`h February 2006 to 9th February 2007. The most common age group involved was 21-30 years and the common cause of fractures was road traffic accidents (38.75%), followed by fall (31.25%). Most common site of fractures was parasymphysis (41.24%) followed by angle (25%). Patients were divided in two treatment groups, having 40 patients in each group. Rigid internal fixation was assigned as group A and intermaxillary fixation as group B. Data regarding the study was evaluated and reviewed. Two patient groups were not significantly different in relation to postoperative normal occlusion (p=0.45), malocclusion (p=0.45), mal-union (p=0.45), delayed union (p=0.07), non union, infection (p=0.28) and sensory disturbances (p=0.07). The result was significant in relation to mouth opening (p=0.0001). This study will help us regarding the measures to be taken in prevention of postoperative complications
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62-67
DOI:
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Published:
Journal: Pakistan Oral and Dental Journal, Volume: 30, Issue: 1, Year: 2010