EVALUATION OF PATIENT TREATMENT METHODS FOR TRAUMATIC INJURIES TO THE CONDYLE OF THE MANDIBLE

Abstract

Among mandibular fractures of different localizations, condylar process fractures pose the greatest difficulty in terms of both diagnosis and treatment. According to various authors, they account for 25-40% of traumatic injuries to the mandible. Currently, the main treatment methods for condylar process fractures of the mandible are conservative (orthopedic) and surgical. To choose the optimal treatment method in everyday clinical practice, a clear justification of indications is necessary depending on the nature, localization of the fracture and the structural features of the condylar process of the mandible.