Author/Authors :
Cassi, Diana Department of Biomedical Biotechnological and Translational Sciences - Section of Orthodontics - University Dental Center University of Parma, Parma, Italy , Magnifico, Marisabel Department of Biomedical Biotechnological and Translational Sciences - Section of Orthodontics - University Dental Center University of Parma, Parma, Italy , Di Blasio, Chiara General and Specialist Surgery Department - Maxillofacial Surgery Division - University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy , Gandolfini, Mauro Department of Biomedical Biotechnological and Translational Sciences - Section of Orthodontics - University Dental Center University of Parma, Parma, Italy , Di Blasio, Alberto Department of Biomedical Biotechnological and Translational Sciences - Section of Orthodontics - University Dental Center University of Parma, Parma, Italy
Abstract :
Condylar fractures are among the most frequent fractures in the context of traumatic lesions of the face. The management of
condylar fractures is still controversial, especially when fractures occur in children: if overlooked or inappropriately treated,
these lesions may lead to severe sequelae, both cosmetic and functional. The therapy must be careful because severe long-term
complications can occur. In this case report, the authors present a case of mandibular fracture in which the decision between
surgical therapy and functional therapeutic regimen may be controversial due to the particular anatomy of the fracture line and the
age of the patient.
