Closed treatment of condylar fractures by intermaxillary fixation with thermoforming plates

We report a new intermaxillary fixation (IMF) method for condylar fractures using a thermoforming plate. Fifteen cases of condylar fracture were selected and thermoforming plates were applied. The patient’s recover was uneventful in all 15 cases, and the period of IMF ranged from 7 to 17 days, (mean...

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2004-02, Vol.42 (1), p.61-63
Main Authors: Terai, Haruhiko, Shimahara, Masashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Condylar fracture
Dentistry
Equipment Design
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hot Temperature
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Intermaxillary fixation
Jaw Fixation Techniques - instrumentation
Male
Mandibular Condyle - injuries
Mandibular Fractures - therapy
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Range of Motion, Articular - physiology
Splints
Thermoforming plate
Time Factors
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:We report a new intermaxillary fixation (IMF) method for condylar fractures using a thermoforming plate. Fifteen cases of condylar fracture were selected and thermoforming plates were applied. The patient’s recover was uneventful in all 15 cases, and the period of IMF ranged from 7 to 17 days, (mean 12) for the following 7 days IMF was used only at night together with functional jaw training during the day. The outcome was good. IMF using a thermoforming plate may be a useful technique for selected condylar fractures.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/S0266-4356(03)00205-5