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Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 3/2009

01-09-2009 | Case Report

Improper reduction and fixation of bilateral anterior mandibular fractures: a case report

Authors: Nakul Uppal, Mohan Baliga, Arvind Ramanathan

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 3/2009

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Abstract

Introduction

Biomechanical principles for osteosynthesis are emphasized upon in oral and maxillofacial surgery residency programs.

Discussion

Our case was referred from another specialty which had treated the patient for bilateral fractures of the anterior mandible. The gross malunion and other findings in this reported case serve to remind students and surgeons alike that principles of fracture reduction and fixation must be respected.
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Metadata
Title
Improper reduction and fixation of bilateral anterior mandibular fractures: a case report
Authors
Nakul Uppal
Mohan Baliga
Arvind Ramanathan
Publication date
01-09-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 3/2009
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-009-0162-8

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