Reduction and Fixation of a Mandibular Angle Fracture Resulting from a Motorcycle Accident: a Clinical Case Report

Autores

  • Vinícius Franzão Ganzaroli Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8590-4978
  • Rodrigo Isaias Lopes Pereira Department of Basic Sciences, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4234-0692
  • Arthur Henrique Alécio Viotto Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Ana Paula Ribeiro Miranda Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6778-4573
  • Milena Forin Department of Basic Sciences, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5740-970X
  • Thaís Silva Martins Department of Basic Sciences, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1709-7952
  • Flávia Priscila Pereira Department of Surgery, UNIFUNEC School of Dentistry, 15775-000 Santa Fé do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1628-5146
  • Ana Carolina Zucon Bacelar Marcolino Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2088-8417
  • Osvaldo Magro Filho Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9821-2479
  • Idelmo Rangel Garcia Júnior Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, Araçatuba School of Dentistry, São Paulo State University (UNESP) 16015-050 Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v15i5.6784

Palavras-chave:

Mandibular Fractures, Facial Injuries, Fracture Fixation, Internal

Resumo

Mandibular fractures are among the most common injuries in maxillofacial trauma, generally associated with high-energy accidents, such as motorcycle accidents. Due to its anatomical position and mobility, the mandible is particularly susceptible to direct impacts. The diagnosis of these fractures is based on clinical evaluation combined with imaging studies, with computed tomography (CT) being the gold standard. Treatment varies according to the complexity of the case, with open reduction and internal fixation being widely used because it provides stability and early functional recovery. The aim of this study is to report on a clinical case of a right mandibular angle fracture resulting from a motorcycle accident. A 25-year-old male patient presented with pain, limited mouth opening, edema, and malocclusion. A CT scan confirmed the diagnosis. The surgical procedure was performed under general anesthesia, with reduction and internal fixation of the fracture using two 2.0-system titanium plates and screws, combined with intraoperative maxillomandibular block. The postoperative course was satisfactory, without complications, with progressive improvement in mandibular function. It is concluded that the surgical approach employed proved effective, promoting adequate bone stability and functional recovery, reinforcing its indication for mandibular fractures with displacement.

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Publicado

2026-05-25

Como Citar

Ganzaroli, V. F., Pereira, R. I. L., Viotto, A. H. A., Miranda, A. P. R., Forin, M., Martins, T. S., … Garcia Júnior, I. R. (2026). Reduction and Fixation of a Mandibular Angle Fracture Resulting from a Motorcycle Accident: a Clinical Case Report. ARCHIVES OF HEALTH INVESTIGATION, 15(5), e6784. https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v15i5.6784

Edição

v. 15 n. 5 (2026)

Seção

Original Articles