Computed tomographic findings of the fractured mandibular condyle after open reduction

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Volumn 32, Issue 5, 2003, Pages 469-473

  Choi, Byung Ho ^a   Huh, J Y ^b   Yoo, J H ^a  

^a Yonsei University College of Dentistry   (South Korea)

^b University of Ulsan   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Computed tomogram; Mandibular condyle; Mandibular fracture; Open reduction

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; COMPUTER ASSISTED TOMOGRAPHY; CONTROLLED STUDY; FEMALE; FOLLOW UP; FRACTURE FIXATION; FRACTURE REDUCTION; HUMAN; IMAGE ANALYSIS; IMAGE PROCESSING; JOINT FUNCTION; MALE; MANDIBLE CONDYLE; MANDIBLE FRACTURE; MORPHOLOGY; OPEN REDUCTION; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATION; STATISTICAL ANALYSIS; SURGICAL ANATOMY;

EID: 1342304987     PISSN: 09015027     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1054/ijom.2003.0427     Document Type: Article

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