Journal of Current Surgery, ISSN 1927-1298 print, 1927-1301 online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 4, Number 3, September 2014, pages 86-90

Use of Extraoral Multidirectional Distractor as an External Pin Fixator: A Novel Technique in the Management of Comminuted Mandibular Fracture

Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1. (a) Mandibular lateral oblique X-ray view for evaluation of the comminuted fracture. (b) Mandibular panoramic X-ray view for evaluation of the comminuted fracture.
Figure 2.
Figure 2. (a) The extraoral multidirectional distractor kit. (b) The distractor in place after reduction of the fracture.
Figure 3.
Figure 3. (a) Postoperative panoramic X-ray view showed good reduction and occlusion. (b) Postoperative panoramic and mandibular lateral X-ray views showed good reduction and occlusion.
Figure 4.
Figure 4. (a) Preoperative panoramic X-ray view of comminuted mandibular fracture and mini-plate fixation of old mandibular angle fracture. (b) Reduction of the fracture with mild occlusion discrepancies.