TABLE 2.

Contraindications to open reduction and rigid internal fixation of mandibular condyle fractures (MITCHELL, 1997¹; HAUG and ASSAEL, 2001¹⁹; BRANDT and HAUG, 2003³⁰).

Contraindications
Absolute Contraindications:
	Condylar head fractures (at or above the ligamentous attachment—single fragment, comminuted, or medial pole);
	When medical illness or systemic injury add undue risk to an extended general anesthetic;
	Good occlusion;
	Minimal pain;
	Acceptable mandibular movement.
Relative Contraindications:
	When a simpler method is as effective;
	Condylar neck fractures (the thin, constricted region inferior to the condylar head);
	Obtunded neurologic status when there is no documented hope for improvement.