Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 227-228, December 2009

Illegal Drug Use is Associated with Postoperative Complications in Persons with Mandibular Fractures

Institute of Social Medicine – Department of Epidemiology, State University of Rio de Janeiro, Rua São Francisco Xavier, 524 7o andar, Rio de Janeiro – Brazil - 20550-900

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Complications of mandible fractures related to substance abuse.

Serena-Gómez E, Passeri LA.

J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2008;66(10):2028-34.

Reviewer

Roger Keller Celeste, CD, MSc, PhD

Purpose/Question

To assess the relationship between type of substance abuse and incidence of postsurgical complications after mandibular fracture.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Prospective case series

Level of Evidence

Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Strength of Recommendation Grade

Not applicable

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00096-7

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.05.007

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 227-228, December 2009

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