CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO THE PREVENTION OF INFLAMMATORY COMPLICATIONS IN MANDIBULAR FRACTURES

Abstract

Mandibular fractures, characterized by disruption of the structural integrity of the lower jaw, represent severe traumatic injuries that may pose significant risks to patient health. These injuries result in substantial anatomical and physiological alterations within the affected region. One of the most common and clinically significant complications associated with mandibular fractures is inflammation. Inflammatory processes complicate both systemic and local therapeutic management, prolong the duration of treatment, and negatively influence patients’ functional recovery and social activity. Therefore, the prevention of inflammatory complications following mandibular fractures remains a critical challenge in contemporary maxillofacial surgery. This article reviews modern preventive strategies, including antibiotic prophylaxis, antiseptic and hygienic measures, minimally invasive surgical techniques, physiotherapeutic interventions, and the application of innovative biomaterials aimed at improving clinical outcomes and accelerating recovery.