Abstract
Throughout history, several authors have extensively modified approaches to temporomandibular joint surgery to improve access, improve aesthetics, and decrease the risk of nerve damage. In this report, we propose the reduction of a medial condylar fracture through the modified endaural approach, being a safe approach for the facial nerve, effective, aesthetic, and simple to perform.
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Fandiño, K., Gómez-Delgado, A. & López, J.P. Open Reduction of Condylar Fracture Through a Modified Endaural Approach. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 21, 936–938 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-022-01746-x
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