Mandible fracture management has evolved dramatically. Therefore, the variety of surgical complications associated with mandibular fractures, and their incidences, have continued to change as well. This article aims to assess the most common and most concerning complications that can occur secondary to management of mandibular fractures by examining categories of complication types. This article also explores factors and techniques associated with reduced rates of complications as well as the management of complications.
Keywords: Mandible fracture complication management; Mandibular fracture complications; Mandibular fracture repair; Postoperative care; Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis.
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