ArticleLife (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Functional Orthodontic Treatment of Mandibular Condyle Fractures in Children and Adolescent Patients: An MRI Follow-Up.
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- Mechanical control in dental and jaw morphogenesis and remodeling.International journal of oral science · 2026Review
- The Effect of 1.5 Tesla MRI on Microleakage and Thermal Stability of Stainless Steel and Titanium Orthodontic Brackets: AnJournal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2025Article
- A 2 year follow-up self-controlled study on morphological changes in the musculoskeletal apparatus after conservative treatment of condylar head fracture.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Management of Pediatric Mandibular Condyle Fractures: A Literature Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- Significance of prothrombin, activated partial thromboplastin, and thrombin times in early rehabilitation after tibial fracture surgery.American journal of translational research · 2024Article
- Orthodontic Approaches in the Management of Mandibular Fractures: A Scoping Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this study was to retrospectively evaluate and follow up a conservative treatment approach with functional orthodontic appliances for the management of mandibular condyle fractures in children and adolescent patients.
methodsBetween 2020 and 2022, the treatment records of patients with mandibular condyle fractures receiving a functional orthodontic treatment (FOT) were evaluated. In addition to the clinical and functional findings, magnetic resonance images of the mandibular condyles and surrounding structures were assessed.
resultsOut of 61 patients, 8 met the inclusion criteria. The follow-up examination records showed no functional limitations. In 75% of cases, mild midline deviations persisted (mean 1.1 mm) without significant alterations to the occlusal relationships. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed the remodeling of the condyles and the restitution of the ramus heights, even in dislocated and displaced fractures. In three cases, a partial displacement of the articular disc was observed at the follow-up. No differences in the remodeling patterns were noted depending on age, sex, or fracture location.
conclusionsA FOT led to favorable functional and morphologic outcomes, supporting the concept of a conservative functional approach in children and adolescent patients. Functional adjunctive therapy should be considered in the conservative treatment of mandibular condyle fractures in growing patients.
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