• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제29권4호
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• pp.457-466
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• 1999

하악 후퇴술 후의 골격성 재발과 치열 변화는 악간고정(intermaxillary fixation, IMF)제거 후 뿐만 아니라 악간고정기간 중에도 일어난다고 보고되고 있다. 악간고정기간 중에 일어나는 골격성 재발에 따른 골편간 견고한 융합의 방해, 보상성 치아이동, 전치부 개방교합 등과 같은 여러 가지 부작용은 술후 교정치료에 많은 영향을 미칠 수 있으므로 임상적으로 중요한 의미를 갖는다. 본 연구는 악간고정기간 중에 일어나는 골격성 재발과 치열의 변화를 알아보고자 시행하였으며, 하악전돌증의 치료를 위해서 양측성 하악지 시상분할골절단술(bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy, BSSRO)과 강선고정 (wire fixation), 악간고정을 시행한 28명을 대상으로 하였다. 본 연구에서는 측모 두부 방사선 사진을 통하여 수술에 의한 골편들의 이동량과 방향, 악간고정기간 중의 골격성 재발과 치열 변화의 양과 방향을 측정하였다. 또한 수술에 의한 골편들의 이동과 골격성 재발과의 상관관계, 골격성 재발과 치열 변화간의 상관관계를 평가하였다. 본 연구를 통하여 다음과 같은 결론을 얻었다. 1. 수술에 의한 골편의 이동방향은 원심골편은 후상방으로, 근심골편은 시계방향으로 회전하였다. 2. 악간고정기간 중에 원심골편의 전방부는 후방 변위, 후방부는 상방 변위하였으며 근심골편은 상방 변위와 함께 근심골편의 gonion(p-Go)부위는 전방 변위를 하였다. 악간고정기간중에 근심골편의 gonion(p-Go)의 전방 변위는 수술에 의한 근심골편의 gonion (p-Go)의 후방으로의 이동량과 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 즉, 수술에 의한 근심골편의 gonion(p-Go)의 후방으로의 이동이 많을수록 악간고정기간 중의 근심골편의 gonion(p-Go)의 전방 변위는 증가하였다. 3. 악간고정기간 중에 수평피개, 수직피개는 변화가 없었다. 상악 전치부는 후방경사(retroclination), 하악 전치부는 후방경사, 정출이 일어났으며, 이러한 보상성 치아이동은 악간고정기간 중의 근심골편의 gonion(p-Go)의 상방 변위와 유의한 상관관계를 보였다. 즉, 악간고정기간 중의 근심골편의 gonion(p-Go)의 상방 변위가 클수록 보상성 치아 이동량도 증가하였다.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제43권1호
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• pp.53-56
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• 2017

Malocclusion is a serious complication of open reduction surgery for facial fractures. It is often caused by the lack of adequate consideration for the occlusal relationship before the trauma and intermaxillary fixation during the operation. This is a case report of postoperative malocclusion that occurred in a patient with a midfacial complex fracture.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.145-148
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• 2010

Maxillofacial injuries are less common in children than in adolescents and adults. This lower incidence is a result of the relatively small size of mandible, the resilient nature of the bones, and a relatively protected environment, which distinguish the treatment principles of pediatric mandibular fractures from those of the adult. The bone of child is malleable, so pediatric fractures tend to be less displaced and rarely comminuted. Moreover, high regeneration potential of the wound allows more conservative treatment modalities for the pediatric mandibular fracture. High risk of damaging unerupted tooth bud renders many clinicians to resort to more conservative treatment modality for the reduction of displaced segments. This case report describes two successful treatment cases using the circummandibular wiring which was applicated to the fracture on parasymphysis of mandible. Circummandibular wiring can protect the tooth buds, and there is no need for intermaxillary fixation so that it prevents the possible complications of intermaxillary fixation such as the temporomandibular joint ankylosis and the facial growth disturbances. The acrylic splint was removed after 3 weeks, which showed clinically good union across the fracture line without complications. They showed complete clinical and radiological bone healing with an optimum occlusion.

• Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.570-575
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• 2001

This study evaluated the short-term outcome of treating fractures of the mandible with bioabsorbable plates. Thirty-four fractures of the mandible in 27 patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using bioabsorbable plates and 2.4-mm, 2.0-mm, and 1.5-mm pre-tapped screws. The duration of intermaxillary fixation ranged from 0 to 23 days, with a mean of 5.3 days. Patients were evaluated for complications during the follow-up period, which ranged from 2 to 18 months. Five patients(18.5%) experienced complications. These included infection (four patients), and premature occlusal contact(one patient). Except for one case, all complications were minor and adequately managed with incision and drainage, elastic traction, and medication. Delayed infection (osteomyelitis) developed in a symphysis fracture and was treated by saucerization and antibiotics. The fracture line subsequently showed complete consolidation. Bioabsorbable plates can be selectively used for internal fixation in mandibular fractures with the advantage that they do not need to be removed.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제39권4호
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• pp.301-308
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• 2012

In the treatment of mandibular condyle fracture, conservative treatment using closed reduction or surgical treatment using open reduction can be used. Management of mandibular condylar fractures remains a source of ongoing controversy in oral and maxillofacial trauma. For each type of condylar fracture,the treatment method must be chosen taking into consideration the presence of teeth, fracture height, patient'sadaptation, patient's masticatory system, disturbance of occlusal function, and deviation of the mandible. In the past, closed reduction with concomitant active physical therapy conducted after intermaxillary fixation during the recovery period had been mainly used, but in recent years, open treatment of condylar fractures with rigid internal fixation has become more common. The objective of this review was to evaluate the main variables that determine the choice of an open or closed method for treatment of condylar fractures, identifying their indications, advantages, and disadvantages, and to appraise the current evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions that are used in the management of fractures of the mandibular condyle.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.792-796
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• 2006

Purpose: After exposure of fracture site, the proximal segment must be reduced to their preinjury position for open reduction of fractured mandibular condyle. We examined the use of inter-maxillary fixation screws or titanium screws tied with stainless steel wire to assist in positioning of proximal segment. Since it enables to make a relatively small preauricular incision by not disturbing the operative field like Moule pin, we can reduce the danger of injury to the facial nerve. Methods: A preauricular approach was used for exposure, reduction, and rigid fixation in 4 cases of mandibular condylar fractures. Inter-maxillary fixation screws or titanium screws tied with stainless steel wire were used to assist in aligning proximal segment. The joints were submitted to functional exercises and postoperative radiologic and clinical follow-ups were performed. Results: No facial nerve lesions were found in all 4 cases. Radiologic follow-up showed correct reduction and fixation in all 4 cases. Clinical follow-up showed an initial limitation, but normal morbility of the condyle was achieved within 4 months after the operation, with a maximum mouth opening of $34.1{\pm}5.2mm$ after 12 months. There found no occlusal disturbances, no trismus, no lateral deviations of the mandible. Conclusion: By using Inter-maxillary fixation screws tied with stainless steel wire, it was shown that reducing the proximal segment to their preinjury position is easy to perform and it enables us to make a minimal dissection below preauricular skin incision to avoid facial nerve injury.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.545-551
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• 2005

Purpose: The effect of orthognathic surgery on the temporomandibular dysfunction has been controversial. The purpose of this study is to prove statistically that early removal of fixation plate at postoperative 2 weeks with active exercise of mouth opening could relieve preoperative temporomandibular dysfunction and reposition of temporomandibular joint. Patients and Methods: All 28 subject patients underwent mandibular setback with BSSRO in Kyunghee medical center by one surgeon. The fixation plates used for rigid fixation were removed at postoperative 2 weeks and we had the patients excercise active mouth opening with intermaxillary rubber rings for the guiding proper postoperative occlusion. Temporomandibular symptoms were checked and radiographs were taken before surgery, within a month after surgery, six to twelve months after surgery respectively. Results: The temporomandibular dysfunction symptoms were relieved after the surgery and the condyle was displaced inferior-posteriorly immediate after surgery and repositioned toward its original position during follow-up periods. Conculusion: Orthognathic surgery may benefit temporomandibular joint dysfunction by obtaining a postoperative stable occlusion and more physiologic neuromuscular function. The early removal of fixation plates after BSSRO could reposition the temporomandibular joint to physiologic position and relieve the symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction by permitting movement of proximal segment.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2008

Purpose: For several decades, open reduction has been a controversial issue in mandibular condyle fracture. The authors have successfully used the open reduction and internal fixation with retromandibular approach and have found it to be satisfactory for mandibular condyle fracture. Methods: A total of 10 patients with mandibular condyle fracture underwent open surgical treatment using retromandibular approach. The incision for the retromandibular approach was carried below the ear lobe and the facial nerve branches were identified. Dissection was continued until the fracture site was exposed and internal fixation was performed with miniplate following intermaxillary fixation. The average period of joint immobilization was 1 weeks and the arch bars were removed in 3 weeks on average. The preoperative and postoperative panoramic view and three-dimensional computed tomography were compared. During the follow up period, we evaluated the presence of malocclusion, chin deviation, trismus, pain, click sound, facial nerve palsy, hypertrophic scar and skin fistula. Results: According to the radiographic findings, the fractured condyle was reducted satisfactorily in all patients without any symptoms of facial palsy. During the follow up period ranged form 6 to 12 months, all clinical symptoms were improved except in one case with chin deviation and malocclusion. Conclusion: Using open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular condyle fracture with retromandibular approach, all results were satisfactory with good functional outcomes and minimal complication. We concluded that the open surgical treatment should be considered as the first choice for mandibular condyle fracture management.

• Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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• 제30권2호
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• pp.182-190
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• 2008

본 증례에서는 자기강화 흡수성 고정판을 사용하여 하악골 골절을 정복하였다. 하악각 부위와 정중부, 부정중부, 하악지 부위의 골절이 발생하여 직경 2.0mm의 4-hole plate와 직경 2.4mm의 6-hole plate를 1개 혹은 2개를 사용하였다. 발생한 합병증에는 4명의 환자에 있어서 감각저하 이외에는 어떠한 합병증도 관찰되지 않았다. 본 연구의 추적 조사 기간이 너무 짧고 환자 수가 너무 적어 생체 흡수성 고정판을 사용한 골절 정복의 장기간의 효과를 결정할 수 없지만 하악골 골절의 초기 골 치유를 가능하게 하는 적절한 견고성과 안정성을 보여주었다.

• Archives of Plastic Surgery
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.56-60
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• 2009

Purpose: Palatal fracture and mandible fracture result in instability of dental arch. Because they divide the maxillary and mandibular alveolus sagittally and / or transversely and comminute the dentition, they permit rotation of dental alveolar segments and significantly increase the potential for fracture malalignment, complicating fracture treatment. Previous treatment of palatal fracture consisted of palatal splint application and rigid palatal vault stabilization. This procedure result in patient's oral discomfort and removal of palate and screw. Mandible fracture often results in malocclusion due to widening of posterior aspect of dental arch. So we introduce more simple method using intermolar traction wiring, which can protect the widening of dental arch and rotation of dental alveolar segment. Methods: Arch bar and intermolar traction wiring with wire 1 - 0, or 2 - 0 was applied. After exposure of fracture line, neutrooclusion was maintained with intermaxillary fixation. And then open reduction & internal fixation on maxillary fracture line, commonly maxillary buttress, alveolar ridge, pyriform aperture except palatal vault or mandibular fracture line. After 1 week, intermolar traction wiring was removed. We checked occlusion and postoperative radiologic finding. Results: From June of 2007 to October of 2007, 10 patient, who have maxillary fracture with palatal fracture and mandible fracture, underwent open reduction & internal fixation with intermolar traction wiring. All have satisfactory occlusion and there were no complication, like gingiva disease, mouth opening impairment and nonunion. Conclusion: The intermolar traction wiring accompany open reduction and internal fixation can be alternative method for restoration of dental arch in facial bone fracture.