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Open AccessBilateral Condylar Fracture: A Case Treated with a Conservative
Myofunctional Approach
Bilateral Condylar Fracture: A Case Treated with a Conservative Myofunctional Approach
1Universidad del Valle Cali, Colombia
2Aurora, Ontario, Canada
*Corresponding Author(s): Ramirez-Yanez German O E-mail: ramirezger@gmail.com
Abstract
Mandibular condylar fractures in a growing child may cause long-term consequences. A conservative approach has been recommended to permit the remodelling of the condyles as well as to re-establishing the mandibular dynamics and oral functions. This case report presents a bilateral mandibular condylar fracture in an 11 years old girl treated with myofunctional appliances in combination with exercises. The successful results from this clinical case support a conservative approach when treating mandibular condylar fractures in a growing child instead of an open surgical approach.
Keywords
Mandibular condylar fracture; Growing child; Myofunctional appliances; Myofunctional exercises; Remodeling
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Bedoya-rodriguez Antonio, Ramirez-yanez German O. Bilateral Condylar Fracture: A Case Treated with a Conservative Myofunctional Approach. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2020; 44(6): 464-468. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-44.6.12
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