Question 8 · LDEK · Maxillofacial trauma
In a unilateral condylar fracture we observe:
- A. loss of support on the traumatized side.
- B. mandible relocated to the traumatized side due to the medial pterygoid muscle acting on the opposite side.
- C. anterior open bite, more apparent on the healthy side.
- D. A, B are correct.
- E. A, C are correct.
Hint
Picture the ramus shortening on the fractured side, then decide which muscle of the healthy side pulls the chin toward the injury.
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