Assessment of changing patterns of Le fort fracture lines using computed tomography scan: an observational study

Rashmi Patil, Tejraj P. Kale, S.M. Kotrashetti, Shridhar D. Baliga, Namdeo Prabhu, Rakhi Issrani

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica · 2014 · 14 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

With the change in the velocity of wounding object, there is a change in the mid-face fracture patterns. The majority of the cases present as a variant of classical Le Fort fractures. Computed tomography is a valuable diagnostic tool in assessing the fractures of the mid-face. 2D images are more sensitive than 3D images. However, both the images are required in delivery of an optimal treatment plan.

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