Comparison of Crevicular vs Vestibular incision for postoperative complications in Symphysis and parasymphysis fracture

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Srinidhi Kasthurirengan
Mahathi Neralla
Senthil Murugan Pandurangan
Dinesh Prabu M
Murugesan Krishnan
Purva Kulkarni

Keywords

Crevicular incision, Vestibular incision, Symphysis fracture, Parasymphysis fracture, Open reduction and Internal fixation, Quality of life, Innovation

Abstract

Aim: To compare crevicular and vestibular incisions in postoperative complications in symphysis and parasymphysis fracture.
Materials and methods: This clinical trial involved 12 patients with mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fractures which were divided into two groups of 6 each; Group 1-Crevicular incision(Test group) and Group 2 – Vestibular incision(Control group). Patients were randomly allocated to control and study groups. The fractures were approached using the routine vestibular incision in the control group and the crevicular incision with vertical release in the study group. The postoperative swelling, pre and postoperative mouth opening and the neurosensory disturbances.
Results: The study group demonstrated favourable surgical outcomes in the immediate postoperative phase as compared to the control group. The difference in mouth opening, swelling and neurosensory impairment between the two groups was found to be statistically significant.
Conclusion: Crevicular incision was found to be an ideal alternative to a vestibular incision in achieving surgical access and fixation of the mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fractures with a reduction in postoperative patient discomfort and better surgical outcome.

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