Simplified Access for Reduction and Fixation of a Frontal Bone Fracture

The frontal bone fractures occur very often in service units in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Bicoronal access is the most common for the surgical treatment of frontal bone fractures. However, patients are surprised when they receive notice that such invasive access will be made. This approach allows adequate visualization of the fracture site, but may be associated with complications, which can be avoided by the use of less invasive techniques. We describe an alternative approach that aims to minimize the complications of a coronal incision. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Willian Ricardo Pires, DDS, MSc, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Integrated Clinic, Araçatuba Dental School, UNESP, Rua José Bonifácio, 1193, Araçatuba, São Paulo16015-050, Brazil; E-mail: willian_ricardo_p@hotmail.com Received 11 April, 2017 Accepted 31 October, 2017 The authors report no conflicts of interest. © 2018 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD.

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