Splint Guided Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Ramus Fracture to Prevent Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury

Key Points

• Improved outcomes in nerve injury prevention following surgical intervention for mandibular ramus fractures—essential for patient recovery.
• Observational data showed that splint-guided techniques significantly reduce the risk of inferior alveolar nerve damage during fixation.
• Assessment of surgical techniques highlights the need for precision in managing mandibular fractures to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
• May enable better surgical protocols for managing complex fractures, ultimately leading to improved patient quality of life.