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(a) Preoperative view. (b) Step deformity noted. (c) Computed tomography image of the pt
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The patients reported to the department of oral and maxillofacial surgery department clinically and radiologically diagnosed and treated for condylar fractures were included [Figure 1a and b] as per Loukota's Sub classification (Type 3-Fracture of condylar base) of mandibular condylar fractures (2014). The radiological evaluation was done using orthopantomogram/posterior-anterior view or computed tomography [Figure 1c].
(a)Site exposed and reduced - the body of the mandible. (b) plating done (c) Left side - Mini retromandibular incision marking done. (d) laterally overrided condyle. (e)segments reduced by relieving occlusion. (f) Plating done after maxillo-mandibular fixation
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Associated fractures of the mandible were reduced and fixed [Figure 2a and b]. The mini-incision was within 15-20 mm length than that of the standard retro mandibular one [Figure 2c]. With the help of small langen back retractors, the soft tissues were gently retracted exposing the fractured condylar fragments [Figure 2d]. In case if overrided ramus and subcondylar fragments were encountered, we usually do the reduction by removing the MMF and depress the ramus on that side with the help of a Mouth Prop followed by fixation [Figure 2e and f].