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These are usually seen in combination with other maxillofacial injuries. Depending on the degree of displacement, the fracture may or may not result in a [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusion]]. The fracture may involve the condylar process (of the mandible) '''(fig8)''' and/or the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone of the maxilla. <font color="red">'''(fig9)'''</font color>

These are usually seen in combination with other maxillofacial injuries. Depending on the degree of displacement, the fracture may or may not result in a [[Dental Malocclusion|malocclusion]]. The fracture may involve the condylar process (of the mandible) '''(fig8)''' and/or the mandibular fossa of the temporal bone of the maxilla. <font color="red">'''(fig9)'''</font color>

If the articular surface of the joint is involved, then a condylectomy is recommended. If not, maxillomandibular fixation if usually adequate. In some cases a muzzle may suffice.  

If the articular surface of the joint is involved, then a condylectomy is recommended. If not, maxillomandibular fixation is usually adequate. In some cases a muzzle may suffice.  

Restoration of the alignment of the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth and application of maxillomandibular fixation in a partial open mouth position is reasonably well accepted by most patients. Use of repair techniques such as this provides the benefits of a less invasive repair technique, no disruption of the fracture hematoma, and reduced risk of damaging the blood supply to nearby teeth.  '''Fig10'''

Restoration of the alignment of the maxillary and mandibular canine teeth and application of maxillomandibular fixation in a partial open mouth position is reasonably well accepted by most patients. Use of repair techniques such as this provides the benefits of a less invasive repair technique, no disruption of the fracture hematoma, and reduced risk of damaging the blood supply to nearby teeth.  '''Fig10'''

==Further Reading ==

==Further Reading ==