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KMID : 0362320120370020110
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Journal of Korean Academy of Operative Dentistry
2012 Volume.37 No. 2 p.110 ~ p.113
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Re-establishment of occlusion after unilateral condylar fracture
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Kim You-Kyoung
Park Sung-Ho
Roh Byoung-Duck
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Abstract
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Complications resulting from condylar fracture include occlusal disturbance due to loss of leverage from temporomandibular joint (TMJ). In general, closed reduction with active physical training has been performed, and under favorable circumstances, adaptation occurs in attempt to restore the articulation. The patient in this case report had unilateral condylar fracture accompanied with multiple teeth injuries, but he was left without any dental treatment for 1 mon which led to unrestorable occlusal collapse. Fortunately, delayed surgical repositioning of dislocated maxillary anterior teeth followed by consistent long-term physical training has been proved successful. Normal occlusion and satisfactory remodeling of condyle were obtained on 10 mon follow-up.
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KEYWORD
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Condylar fracture, Delayed reduction, Dental injury, Occlusion, Physical training
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