Treatment of Intra-articular Fractures of the Mandibular Condyle
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Intra-articular Fracture of the Mandibular Condyle
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 84
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 110 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · Other
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About This Trial
Intra-articular fractures of the mandibular condyle ((IAFC) are usually treated by means of physical therapy with or without transient maxillo-mandibular fixation (conservative or closed treatment). However, this can lead to incomplete manducatory function recovery due to limited mandibular mobility. During the last 15 years, a growing interest has emerged for open (surgical) treatment of these fr…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Adult (≥18 y-o) \< 85 years
2. Displaced non-comminuted intra-articular fracture of the mandibular condyle (IAFC) as defined by a fracture line above a horizontal line tangent to the mandibular notch
3. Objectifiable induced malocclusion and/or ramus shortening ≥2 mm on CT-sc…
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