PMC3703702_01
Pre-operative intra oral view
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F1
A hematoma was present on the buccal aspect in the parasymphyseal region on the right side [Figure 1].
Pre-operative orthopantomogram showing discontinuity in the lower border of the mandibular body on the left and in the parasymphysis on the right
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F2
Further, the orthopantomograph confirmed our clinical observations [Figure 2].
(a) Immediate post-operative orthopantomogram showing the approximation of the fractured ends. (b) Following removal of the screws after 4 weeks of placement
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F3
An orthopantomograph was made post-operatively to confirm the approximation of the fractured ends [Figure 3a]. Four weeks after placement of the screws, following the confirmation of the stability of the fractured ends both clinically and radiographically a decision was made to remove the screws [Figure 3b].
Intra-oral view 1 month after removal of screws
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F4
The patient was followed periodically, and presently shows satisfactory occlusion [Figure 4].