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ArticleCraniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction2023

Simulating A Subcondylar Mandibular Fracture With Intraoral Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: A Novel Education Tool for Residents.

Francisco Rojas, Sebastian Tapia, Andrés Campolo, Alex Vargas, Hernán Ramírez, Benito K Benitez, Cristian Teuber

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Article in Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  1. 3D Printing in Dental Education: A Scoping Review.Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre · 2026
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Francisco RojasDepartment of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Sebastian TapiaDepartment of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Andrés CampoloDepartment of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3110-5991
Alex VargasDepartment of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Hernán RamírezDepartment of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Benito K BenitezDepartment of Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4459-6603
Cristian TeuberDepartment of Surgical Oncology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Surgery Division, School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Study Design: Face and content validation of a surgical simulation model. Objective: Open reduction and internal fixation in displaced subcondylar mandibular fractures is standard care. This requires an extraoral (eg: retromandibular, transparotideal) or intraoral approach. An intraoral approach requires further training since specialized instrumentation such as the 90° screwdriver system and endoscopes might be needed. Currently, no simulation models are available for training residents in intraoral reduction and fixation of subcondylar mandibular fractures. Therefore, we present a validated simulation model for intraoral treatment of subcondylar mandibular fractures. Methods: Based on a computer tomography data set, we designed and printed a 3D model of a mandible with a unilateral subcondylar fracture. To simulate intraoral work depth, it was positioned inside a dental phantom. We tested the model by a group of experts (n = 8), simulating intraoral reduction and fixation of a unilateral subcondylar fracture, using a 90° screwdriver system, a 1.0 subcondylar plate (lambda), and 5-6 mm screws.We assessed Face and Content validity by survey. Results: We provided an open-source printable fracture model. Printing costs were approximately US $10. Experts "Agreed" the model resembling the real scenario and its use for training intraoral reduction and fixation of subcondylar mandibular fractures. Conclusions: We developed a low cost, reproducible, open-source simulator for subcondylar mandibular fractures. Face and Content validity was achieved through evaluation by a group of experts.

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mandiblemandibular condylemandibular fracturesmaxillofacial injuriesmedical education

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PMID38047143
PMCPMC10693264

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