Open versus closed treatment of unilateral subcondylar and condylar neck fractures: a prospective, randomized clinical study.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to compare closed treatment with open reduction and internal fixation for displaced unilateral subcondylar and condylar neck fractures.

Materials And Methods: A total of 32 patients with displaced unilateral condylar fractures were included in the present study. Of the 32 patients, 27 were men and 5 were women.

Single-dose versus single-day antibiotic prophylaxis for orthognathic surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical study.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prophylactic value of single-dose antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative infection in patients undergoing orthognathic surgery, compared to single-day antibiotics.

Materials And Methods: One hundred fifty patients were included in the study; 57 males and 93 females were divided into 2 groups with 75 in each group. Group 1 received a single dose of antibiotic prophylaxis and group 2 received a single day of antibiotic prophylaxis.

Influence of primary and secondary closure of surgical wound after impacted mandibular third molar removal on postoperative pain and swelling--a comparative and split mouth study.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to compare the influence of primary and secondary closure of the surgical wound on postoperative pain and swelling after removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Materials And Methods: A total of 93 patients with bilaterally impacted mandibular third molars were included in the present study. All the patients underwent surgical removal of the bilaterally impacted teeth at the same appointment.