INTRODUCTION: Mandibular fracture treatment aims to achieve adequate reduction of the fracture fragments and immobilize these fragments firmly to restore premorbid occlusion. With a repositioning forceps, an accurate anatomical reduction and better alignment of the fragments occurs that favors bone healing and diminish risks of complications. OBJECTIVES: Evaluation of the effect of using bone reduction forceps in treatment of mandibular fractures clinically and radiographically. MATERIALS AND

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... THODS: A prospective study was done on ten patients complaining of displaced isolated mandibular fractures. Fracture reduction was done using bone reduction forceps then fixation by miniplates and screws. The patients were followed up clinically for 3 months postoperatively evaluating pain, facial edema, occlusal disturbances, maximal mouth opening and wound healing. Radiographic evaluation was performed by computed tomography preoperatively, and cone beam computed tomography was done after 3 and 6 months postoperatively. The results were calculated and statistically analysed to indicate the efficacy of using the forceps in treatment of displaced mandibular fracture. RESULTS: Clinically, all parameters evaluated were statistically significant along the follow up period (p value ≤0.05) except for pain that was only significant at 6 th and 12 th week in comparison to that of the first week. Radiographically, postoperative CBCT showed an increase in bone density in fracture site, the results were statistically significant at 3 and 6 months postoperatively as p value <0.0001. CONCLUSION: Using bone reduction forceps followed by semi-rigid fixation by miniplates was easy and safe for the treatment of isolated mandibular fractures with small number of major complications.