Atrophic edentulous mandible fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Researchers reviewed 24 studies involving 888 patients to examine fracture patterns, treatments, and outcomes in atrophic edentulous mandibles, finding falls were the leading cause, the mandibular body was most commonly fractured, and open reduction with load-bearing plates was the predominant treatment approach with a 19% overall complication rate.

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