Erratum to "Current Evidence for the Management of Edentulous Atrophic Mandible Fractures: A PRISMA-SWiM Guided Review"

In the above-referenced article, the abstract has been corrected after the publication of the article. Below is the correct abstract:

Study design: PRISMA-SWiM guided systematic review. Objectives: 1) To provide consistent evidence regarding the management of atrophic mandible fractures; 2) to search, evaluate, and validate existing guidelines if any for the management; 3) to provide evidence regarding specific management of condylar fractures in the atrophic mandible; 4) to address the clinical applicability of bone grafts. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using the PRISMA-SWiM protocol (PROSPERO ID: CRD42021235111). Studies with adequate data on outcome and treatment methods were selected. Isolated case reports, case series, and non-human studies were excluded. Quality assessment was done using Newcastle-Ottawa scale. The level of evidence was assessed using Oxford Level of Evidence. Results: Mandibular body was the most common type of fracture. Self falls and RTA were the most common etiologies. Condylar fracture was most commonly managed conservatively with ORIF employed in few studies. For mandible fracture both compression and non compression osteosynthesis was used. Bone grafts were used in cases with segmental defects or cases requiring augmentation. Conclusions: There is lack of proper evidence to definitely conclude any single treatment modality. However, the consensus is towards ORIF. Reconstruction plates are preferred by many authors. However, unilateral fractures may be managed by miniplates. Bilateral fractures require more rigid fixations. Open reduction and internal fixation of condylar fracture is indicated in cases with displacement or low-level fractures.

Online version of the article has been corrected.