OBJECTIVE: Different modalities have been described regarding the treatment of mandibular condyle @entity174 . The most advantageous and safest one is still a topic of discussion. The present analysis describes the combination of a retromandibular, transparotideal approach combined to a triangular-positioned double-miniplate osteosynthesis, with a special regard for the @entity1 ' long term outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Clinical data of 102 @entity1 with 124 condyle @entity174 treated with the mentioned surgical procedure were evaluated. Functional parameters such as the maximal interincisal distance, deviations/deflections, @entity2103 , occlusion as well as complications regarding the parotid gland, osteosynthesis, and esthetics were evaluated 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months postoperatively. RESULTS: The mean maximal interincisal distance ranged from 38  mm after 1 week to 45  mm after 6 months. Deviations/deflections were seen in 22.5% of the cases 1 week postoperatively and decreased to 2% at 6 months postoperatively. A @entity3541 was diagnosed in 3.9% during the first follow-up, whereas no impairment was recorded after 3 or 6 months. At the same time, no @entity1 had occlusional disturbances or complications regarding the parotid gland or the osteosynthesis 6 months postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Direct fracture visualization and a stable three-dimensional fracture stabilization are the main advantages of the presented combination of a surgical approach and osteosynthesis technique. Additionally, the absence of long-term complications confirms the safety of the procedure. Therefore, it may be considered as a successful treatment option for mandibular condyle @entity174 .

Surgical treatment of mandibular condyle @entity174 using the retromandibular anterior transparotid approach and a triangular-positioned double miniplate osteosynthesis technique: A  clinical and radiological evaluation of 124 XXXX .

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients', 'patient'] @entity2103 :: ('MESH:D005155', 'Disease') :: ['facial nerve function'] @entity3541 :: ('MESH:D005158', 'Disease') :: ['temporary facial palsy'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['fractures']
@entity174 :: (MESH:D050723,Disease) :: ['fractures']
