Reconstructive

1305) Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding Mandibular Angle Fractures?

A. The presence of a third molar weaken the angle of the mandibule.
B. These fracture occurred in the mandibule angle which has a cross-section area thinner than the body or ramus.
B. Fractures of the mandibular angle are more prone to postoperative complications.
D. The use of intraoral approach with a single miniplate of 2-mm along the superior border of angle (Champy technique) is insufficient for a successful repair.
E. Extraoral approach with rigid fixation and intraoral approach with semi-rigid fixation are adequate for treatment/management




REFERENCES & ANSWER




Hsueh W. D., Schechter C.B., Shaw I. T., Stupak H. D.: Comparison of Intraoral and Extraoral Approaches to Mandibular Angle Fracture Repair With Cost Implications, Laryngoscope, 126:591-595, 2016



1305) D    The use of intraoral approach with a single miniplate of 2-mm along the superior border of angle (Champy technique) is insufficient for a successful repair