Gunning's splints. An alternative treatment that is still present. A report of 02 cases
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Condylar fracture, Splint, Edentulous maxilla, Intermaxillary fixation, Mouth openingAbstract
Condylar fractures continue to be a challenge for maxillofacial surgeons, due to the multiple types of fractures that can occur and the treatments available. Treatment of this type of fracture could be difficult if the patient has edentulism. Thus, among the treatment options, the use of a splint or the pre-existing dental prosthesis as a means of fixation appears to be a viable option. Two clinical cases are presented of male patients aged 36 and 83 years who present an edentulous maxilla and fracture of the mandibular condyle on the right side; For treatment, an upper Gunning splint with intermaxillary fixation was used through the use of intermaxillary fixation screws and intermaxillary elastics for 4 weeks. After 3 months of evolution, both patients presented adequate mouth opening, without deviations or limitations to mouth opening. Gunning splints, although they are currently rarely used, continue to be an appropriate option for cases of fracture of the mandibular condyle in edentulous patients.
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