Angle and ramus, simple

Routine diagnosis of this type of fracture should include x-rays taken in two planes at 90° to each other. The minimum requirement is a PA view and a panoramic view.
CT or digital volume tomography (DVT) imaging may be used as an alternative.

$Simple fractures of the mandibular angle and ramus$

PA view of the same case.

$Simple fractures of the mandibular angle and ramus$

OPG shows a left angular fracture reaching the third molar socket.

For further information regarding teeth in the line of fracture see the dedicated section under "Special considerations".

$Simple fractures of the mandibular angle and ramus$

PA view of a bilateral angle fracture.

$Simple fractures of the mandibular angle and ramus$

OPG of the same case.

$Simple fractures of the mandibular angle and ramus$

CT scans of a ramus fracture.

This type of high ramus fracture is usually treated the same way as the low condylar injuries.

$Simple fractures of the mandibular angle and ramus$

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Angle and ramus, simple

Imaging

Bilateral angle fracture

Ramus fracture