Influence Of Posterior Teeth On The Anatomical Location Of Fracture Line In Condylar Fractures – A Cross Sectional Study Using Digital Panaromic ​ Radiographs

SUMMARY: Background: Condylar fracture have been probably the most mismanaged fractures throughout history. They were either not treated because of improper diagnosis or managed minimally using external bandages to immobilise mandible. If left untreated, condylar lead temporomandibular disorders like ankylosis, dysfunction, chronic dislocation and pain. Even though many authors classify based on their location, no literature currently exists in determining exact cause which ascertains location line. In this study we attempted analyse if presence absence posterior teeth is any way related anatomic level fractures. Materials Methods: 200 Orthopantomographic images patients who presented department oral maxillofacial surgery with from year 2017-2021 collected medical records department. Out these OPGs 170 where finally selected inclusion criteria. Presence total number missing calculated subjected statistical analysis. Results: Diacapitular common sub found hence validating our hypothesis that are indeed associated that, maxillary posteriors, mandibular premolars molars all significantly independently correlated fracture. Conclusion: fractures, line influenced by teeth. The usually neglected as they considered an accessory aid integral component facial skeleton. Proving involved a complex mechanism protects Temporo- Mandibular joint traumatic forces mandible will further solidify position functional shift focus towards preserving rather than removing them whenever possible.