| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3157471 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
There is evidently a close correlation between substance abuse and postsurgical complications in patients with mandibular fractures, because of both physiologic alterations and patient behavior. Assault-related injuries were the primary cause of trauma in the substance abuse groups, and infections represented the predominant complication.
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Authors
Eduardo DDS, MS, Luis Augusto DDS, MS, PhD,