Identification of malocclusion risk factors after closed treatment of condylar fractures using a novel three-dimensional computed tomography approach

Abstract: The condyle is the most common site of mandibular fracture. In present study, an attempt was made to utilize three-dimensional computed tomography (3D-CT) images evaluate fractures and identify prognostic indicators malocclusion after closed treatment. Accurate morphometric measurements were performed using 3D-CT obtained before trauma, healing. Morphometry revealed significant differences in loss ramus height (LRH) lateral movement length patients with malocclusion, LRH other maxillomandibular healing, or those dislocation-displacement. method image analysis appears useful for evaluation condylar fractures.