Different methods have been used in reducing mandibular fractures. Bone reduction forceps provides precise reduction and stabilize mandibular fracture segments.
The aim of this study is to evaluate clinically and radiographically the effect of using bone reduction forceps in the reduction of isolated mandibular fractures. 10 patients complaining of isolated mandibular fractures in need of open reduction and internal fixation underwent reduction using bone reduction forceps. The patients followed up clinically after 1 and 2 weeks, 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively. Radiographic evaluation will be performed by computed tomography (CT) preoperatively, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) will be done after 3 and 6 months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
Repositioning forceps provide a more accurate anatomical reduction and higher pre-compression can be achieved compared to IMF or manual reduction
Outpatient Clinic of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Alexandria University, Egypt
Alexandria, Azarita, Egypt
Change in radiodensitometric measurements
cone-beam computerized tomograms (CBCT) used to analyze the mean bone density at the site of fracture
Time frame: at 3rd, 6th months
change in maximal mouth opening
maximal interincisal opening between maxillary and mandibular central incisors.
Time frame: 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, and 3 months
change in occlusion
Any occlusal disturbance including open bite or improper tooth contact will be recorded
Time frame: 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, and 3 months
change in pain level
Pain: will be measured on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The patients will be asked to rate their postoperative pain on a 4-point scale (0= none, 1= slight, 2= moderate, 3- severe)
Time frame: 1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, and 3 months
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