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399) Which of the following statements regarding mandibular fractures is TRUE?

A. Mandibular fractures that are directed inferiorly and anteriorly are classified as horizontally unfavorable.
B. A Towne’s view gives an excellent view of the angle of the mandible.
C. Almost all condylar fractures are managed by open reduction.
D. When a symphysis fracture is identified, a subcondylar fracture should be rule out.
E. Almost all symphysis-parasymphysis mandibular fractures are managed by closed reduction.




REFERENCES & ANSWER




Leach J.L., Newcomer M.T.: Mandibular Fractures, Chapter 65 in Head and Neck Surgery-Otolaryngology, (Bailey, B.J., editor), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Third Edition, 2001, pp. 765-775

Garza J. R.: Mandibular Fractures, Chapter 72 in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Papel, editor) Thieme, Third Edition, pp. 1001-1015, 2009


399) D          When a symphysis fracture is identified, a subcondylar fracture should be rule out.