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Home Management of unilateral condylar fracture in a 9.6-year-old female

Management of unilateral condylar fracture in a 9.6-year-old female

Authors:

  • R. Cucurullo
    Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
  • I. Giannuzzi
    Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
  • A. Clivio
    Unit of Orthodontics, Istituto Stomatologico Italiano, Milan, Italy
  • R. Biagi
    Department of Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Milan, Milan, Italy

ABSTRACT


Aim

BACKGROUND: Fractures represent a particular kind of pathology in children, as they take place within a rapidly
growing organism. Condylar fractures must be focused upon not only as a cause of direct damage to the bone structure, but
also with regards to future disorders in the dentofacial development, skeletal deformities and articular dysfunctions. The
treatment aims at restoring function, occlusion, and symmetry. Aim of this paper is to emphasise, through the description of a
case report, the need for correct diagnosis and the importance of a functional treatment by means of early muscle activation,
in order to prevent any consequences on facial development. CASE REPORT: A case of a 9.6-year-old female with
monocondylar and intracapsular fracture following a car accident is described. In accordance with the literature, the patient
did not undergo surgical treatment, but followed a functional orthodontic protocol. The significant symptoms reduction and
the rapid improvement of mandibular functions confirm the excellent healing potential in paediatric age, while the X-ray
evaluations 1 year and 3.7 years later testify the condylar reshaping. Since the latter can continue over many years, the
clinical and radiological follow-ups of the patient will have to cover the entire growth period.

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Publication date:

June /2009

Keywords:

children, condylar fractures, functional appliances, tmj

Issue:

Vol.10 – n.2/2009

Page:

95 – 101

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: R. Cucurullo, I. Giannuzzi, A. Clivio, R. Biagi (2009) "Management of unilateral condylar fracture in a 9.6-year-old female", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 10(2), pp95-101. doi:
Vancouver: R. Cucurullo, I. Giannuzzi, A. Clivio, R. Biagi. Management of unilateral condylar fracture in a 9.6-year-old female. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2009Jun.1 [cited 2023Feb.03];10(2):95-101. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/management-of-unilateral-condylar-fracture-in-a-9-6-year-old-female/
MLA: R. Cucurullo, I. Giannuzzi, A. Clivio, R. Biagi Management of unilateral condylar fracture in a 9.6-year-old female. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;10(2):95-101

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