Page 134 - Open versus closed Mandibular condyle fractures

The many subgroups, the relatively small number of patients, and the missing data on the reason for the treatment choice are possible sources of bias in this study. Since, for example, the chance exists that the more displaced fractures were treated open, this latter group could therefore have worse outcomes. Still, the patients included were a proper reflection of the total group of patients that were approached.
In conclusion, 1 year after treatment, masticatory capacity and mandibular function in individuals with unilateral condylar fractures were comparable with that of individuals who have not suffered such injuries, independent of the chosen treatment. Male patients with satisfactory self-perceived occlusion, without other fractures, and who received physiotherapy demonstrated the best masticatory performance. Because gender, self-perceived occlusion, and the presence of other fractures appeared to be important in determining the ability to masticate, extra attention should be devoted to these particular patients during clinical treatment evaluation.
Mixing ability test
143
4.2