Use of needlle cap instead of trocar in management of mandibular Angle fracture: a case report

This case report focuses on the use of a minimally invasive transbuccal method in open reduction and internal fixation of mandibular angle fractures, as well as the limits and benefits of doing so. It entails a mix of transbuccal and intraoral techniques. Following reduction, the mandibular angle fracture was fixed transbuccally using a needle cap for drilling and miniplate fixation. With this approach, adequate reduction and firm fixation were obtained with less intraoperative time. The transbuccal method is a minimally invasive, cosmetic, and better alternative to the extraoral approach for rigid internal fixation of mandibular fractures, with a very low complication rate 1.