Versatility of Gillie’s Temporal Approach in the Management of Zmc Fractures

Swarna priya, Vijay Ebenezer R and R. Balakrishnan

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai - 600 100, India.

Abstract: The authors have studied and presented their experience in the management of ZMC fractures with Gillie’s temporal approach and its extreme versatility. The study included 30 patients with ZMC fractures and no sex predilection was followed. The study supports the use of Gillie’s temporal approach in ZMC fractures due to its versatility in fracture reduction and aesthetic restoration of form and function.

Keywords: Zygomatico- maxillary; fractures; Rowe’s zygomatic elevator; Gillie’s; incision

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