Surgical Correction of Post-traumatic Residual Deformity of the Mandible: A Case Report

Mandibular fractures are the most common trauma cases that we often come across in our day-to-day practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Various factors can lead to deformities and make those cases more challenging, which includes a delay in surgical treatment, resulting in non-union or malunion of the fracture site causing occlusal disturbances and functional abnormalities in the temporomandibular joint.

Automated summary

Mandibular fractures are common trauma cases in oral and maxillofacial surgery, which can lead to deformities and functional abnormalities, especially when surgical treatment is delayed.