Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 1087-1092 , June 2008

Closed Versus Open Reduction of Mandibular Condylar Fractures in Adults: A Meta-Analysis

  • Marcy L. Nussbaum, MS

      Affiliations

    • Research Biostatistician, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC.
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  • Daniel M. Laskin, DDS, MS

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chairman Emeritus, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Laskin: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, PO Box 980566, Richmond, VA 23298-0566
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  • Al M. Best, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Biostatistics, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.

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doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.01.025

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 66, Issue 6 , Pages 1087-1092 , June 2008

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