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Table 3 Post-operative mandibular motion values, according to Okeson physiological values 23

From: Open reduction and internal fixation of extracapsular mandibular condyle fractures: a long-term clinical and radiological follow-up of 25 patients

Post-operative mandibular motion values in the unylateral condylar fractures

Physiological values of the mandibular motion

Number of patients

Maximal mouth opening (mm)

 

> 40 mm

15 patients (62,5%)

< 40 mm

9 patients (37,5%)

Lateral movement controlateral to the side of the fracture (mm)

 

> 8 mm

13 patients (54%)

< 8 mm

11 patients (46%)

Lateral movement homolateral to the side of the fracture (mm)

 

> 8 mm

12 patients (50%)

< 8 mm

12 patients (50%)

Maximal protrusion (mm)

 

> 8 mm

2 patients (8%)

< 8 mm

22 patients (92%)