The treatment of malocclusion after open reduction of maxillofacial fracture: a report of three cases.
10.5125/jkaoms.2014.40.2.91
- Author:
Sung Suk LEE
1
;
Su Gwan KIM
;
Seong Yong MOON
;
Ji Su OH
;
Jae Seek YOU
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea. sgckim@chosun.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fractures;
Malunited;
Malocclusion
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Diagnosis;
Facial Asymmetry;
Humans;
Jaw;
Jaw Fractures;
Malocclusion*;
Osteotomy;
Temporomandibular Joint
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2014;40(2):91-95
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The posttraumatic complications of jaw fractures related to jaw function and facial deformity include nonunion, malunion, malocclusion, temporomandibular joint dysfunction and facial asymmetry. This report presents cases referred to our department for revision of malunion and malocclusion following inadequate reduction of jaw fractures. Three patients with posttraumatic malocclusions caused by malunion were treated with a LeFort I osteotomy in one case and re-fracture in two cases. All of the patients exhibited stable results without further complications (e.g., malunion or malocclusion). Accurate preoperative diagnosis and proper anatomical reduction of the fracture segments are essential to preventing post-surgical malunion and malocclusion.
