COMPARISON OF TRANSBUCCAL VERSUS TRANSORAL APPROACHES FOR MANAGEMENT OF MANDIBULAR ANGLE FRACTURE
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Transbuccal, Transoral approaches, Mandibular Angle Fracture.
Abstract
Objectives: To comparison the outcomes of Transbuccal versus Transoral approaches for Management of Mandibular Angle Fracture.
Materials and Methods: This comparative observational study was conducted at Shifa College of Dentistry Islamabad, Pakistan. The study duration was 6 month from Nov 2023 to April 2024. A total of 62 patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. These patients were divided into two groups: Group A underwent the transoral approach, while Group B underwent the transbuccal approach. Radiographs were utilized to evaluate fracture displacement and type, and blood tests were conducted as part of preoperative assessment. Prior to surgery, patients received antibiotics to prevent infection. Erich's arch bars were placed one day before surgery to ensure occlusal stability. Following surgery, thorough follow-up was conducted, and patients were given postoperative instructions to aid in their recovery process.
Results: In this study, a total of 62 patients were enrolled, divided into two groups, with a mean age of 30.90 ± 7.68 years. The number of male patients in Group A and Group B were 14 (45.2%) and 19 (61.3%), respectively, while the number of female patients were 17 (54.8%) and 12 (38.7%), respectively, with a P-value of 0.20. Surgical access ease was found to be insignificant between both groups. The gap between fracture segments was smaller in the transbuccal group than in the transoral group, with a p-value of 0.00. The mean surgical times for Group A and Group B were 51.29 ± 1.79 and 59.19 ± 2.35, respectively. Scarring was observed in the transbuccal group.
Conclusion: Even though both methods were similar in many aspects, the transbuccal approach proved to be more effective for treating mandibular angular fractures.
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Dr Syed Abdul Rauf Shah
Professor, Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dentistry / Oral & Maxillofacial Department, Quetta, Pakistan
Dr Abdul Samad Gichki
Associate Professor & Hod, Oral Medicine, Dental College, Sandeman Provincial Hospital Quetta, Pakistan
Dr Aysha Sadaf
Associate Professor. FCPS Prosthodontics. Shifa College of Dentistry Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr Anosha Mujtaba
Senior Registrar, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, SZABMU, Islamabad, Pakistan
Dr Hamid Rahman Tipuo
PGT, OMFS, Islamic International Dental Hospital, Islamabad
Dr Muhammad Umair
Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine, Foundation University School of Health Sciences