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Open research questions in Facial Trauma and Fracture Management

43 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,911 Facial Trauma and Fracture Management papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • While individual structural deformities are known to impede sinus drainage, the cumulative "dose-response" impact of concurrent OMC variants on microscopic mucosal remodeling remains under-investigated.

    Impact of Ostiomeatal Complex Anatomical Variants on Histological Remodeling and Radiological Severity: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study · 2026 · DOI

  • 1,6,11,15 The findings of this study provide additional real-world evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of miniplate fixation in the management of tooth-bearing mandibular fractures, particularly in the local clinical setting where data remain limited.

    Surgical outcomes of mandibular fractures treated with miniplate fixation and management of teeth in the line of fracture · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite these limitations, this study adds prospective clinical and radiological data to the limited literature on TMJ dysfunction after non-condylar mandibular fractures by integrating clinical and multi-modal radiological assess- ment in a prospective design.

    Do non-condylar mandibular fractures affect the temporomandibular joint? a prospective clinical and radiologic follow-up study · 2026 · DOI

  • While traditional tobacco usage is an established risk factor for impaired wound healing and infection, there is limited evidence defining the specific impact of non-tobacco nicotine dependence (NTND) in mandibular fracture repair.

    Non-Tobacco Nicotine Dependence Increases Risk Of Osteomyelitis And Hardware Infection In Mandibular Fractures · 2026 · DOI

  • Despite the relatively large study sample, there are limi- tations to the study. Seasonal workers and other non- residents were not included in the data, as they do not usually have a permanent residency in Finland, and therefore FOLK-data was not recorded in the Statistics Finland database. This most likely underestimates the number of non-natives in the population. Income sta- tus was classified based on the tax payment data from the previous year of interest. If a person did not pay any income tax, they were classified in the lowest income quartile. It is therefore possible that some study subjects received other forms of income (for example investment income), which is not shown on the data. However, this is unlikely to change the interpretation of the results.

    Faces of inequality: social determinants of health in interpersonal violence–related facial fractures – a case-control study · 2026 · DOI

  • Venkatesh Anehosur1 · S. Shivani2 · Uday Juturu2 Received: 26 June 2025 / Accepted: 13 May 2026 © The Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India…

    Management of Recurrent Condylar Dislocation Using a Minimal Soft Tissue Anchorage Technique: A Case Report and Biomechanical Perspective · 2026 · DOI

  • BACKGROUND/AIMS: There is a lack of data regarding the mechanical responses of the temporo-mandibular joints during an impact to the orofacial region.

    Mouthguard use and TMJ injury prevention with different occlusions: A three‐dimensional finite element analysis · 2020 · DOI

  • Because of the fact that neuropathic pain can develop in orthodontic treatment, as well as when partial and complete removable dentures are used, the administration of drug product Nucleo CMP Forte is warranted in combined therapy of both mandibular fractures followed by the clinical manifestations of inferior alveolar nerve damage, and neuropathic pain management in orthodontics and orthopedic stomatology.

    Comprehensive Analysis of Pain Syndrome in Patients With Mandibular Fractures Treated With Nucleo CMP Forte · 2018 · DOI

  • Few reports exist of this clinical entity following traditional open techniques of repair, and none have been associated with endoscopic-assisted open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a subcondylar fracture.

    Pseudoaneurysm following Endoscopic-Assisted Repair of Subcondylar Fracture · 2017 · DOI

  • Although a definitive cut-off value has not been established, our findings suggest that a PVR approaching 0.

    Evaluation of the extent of bone healing in mandibular distraction osteogenesis using pre-operative and post-operative imaging pixel value ratio: a cohort study · 2026 · DOI

  • External fixation, the earliest form of mandibular stabilization, preserves periosteal blood supply by avoiding open dissection, yet direct comparisons between the 2 approaches in the ballistic setting are scarce.

    External Fixation for Ballistic Mandibular Trauma · 2026 · DOI

  • Within the limitations this study, customized Z-shaped miniplates appear to represent a promising and efficient fixation strategy for unilateral parasymphyseal/body mandibular fractures.

    Accuracy of reduction and postoperative symmetry assessment of customized z-shaped miniplates versus conventional miniplates in mandibular fractures treatment: a randomized controlled clinical trial · 2026 · DOI

  • However, post-operative trismus may be influenced by longer surgical duration and fracture types, warranting further investigation and potential post-surgical management.

    Postoperative Complications Following Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Condylar Fractures Using the High Perimandibular Approach: A Multicenter Retrospective Study · 2025 · DOI

  • However, this system does not account for direction of bony displacement (in-fracture vs out-fracture), which can greatly affect symptomatology and management.

    In- Versus Out-Fracture: A Novel Concept in Naso-Orbito-Ethmoid Injury · 2024 · DOI

  • There exists no consensus "gold standard" treatment for condylar fractures, and there is continued debate on whether condylar fractures should undergo surgical or conservative management.

    Fractures of the Mandibular Condyle · 2019 · DOI

  • CONCLUSION: Mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis is a reliable therapy whose exact limits and reproducibility remain to be defined by future prospective studies.

    Distraction osseuse symphysaire (volet 1) : rapport bénéfice / risque. Une revue systématique · 2018 · DOI

  • However, no consensus has been reached regarding the level of risk associated with the status of the third molar and its predisposition to mandibular angle or condyle fracture.

    The relationship between the lower third molar (M3) and mandibular angle/condyle fractures – a systematic review · 2017 · DOI

  • Despite many reports about the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of mandibular fracture there is limited knowledge about the specific type or pattern of mandibular fractures in South Asian countries.

    Prevalence and pattern of mandibular fracture in Central India · 2014 · DOI

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