The mandibular condyle fracture significantly affects the growth of mandible and the function of temporomandibular joint. The condyle fracture has an unfavorable accessibility during surgical intervention, such as adequate approach and exposure
comparing with the other fractures. And also, there is a possibility of various postoperative complications including facial nerve injury There is a variety of surgical approach to the fractured condyle such as preauricular, endaural
postauricular,
submandibular, retroramal and intraoral approach.
The several factors in determining the approach used are the level or position of fracture, degree of displacement or dislocation, and the planned method of fixation . In this article, we discuss that the retroramal approach used for the
treatment
of
condyle fracture has many benefits and good results.
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