Using contra-angle driver intraoral open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular ramus fracture: case report

Abstract

Many studies have reported on extraoral open reduction and fixation for mandibular ramus fractures. However, extraoral open reduction and fixation of mandibular ramus fractures may induce surgical complications, such as risk of facial nerve injury and creation of visible scars. To avoid these complications, we used a contra-angle driver to perform intraoral open reduction and fixation on three patients with mandibular ramus fractures.
All patients showed no dysfunction in the postoperative period and the anatomic alignment of the mandibular ramus was confirmed radiographically.