
REVISTA ODONTOLOGÍA VITAL
ROVROVODONTOLOGÍA VITAL P. 75
No. 43, Vol 2, 68-78 2025 (23) I ISSN:2215-5740
closed reduction of nasal bone fractures,
emphasizing the common use of closed
reduction for simple nasal fractures (Raq et
al., 2023). According to a systematic review
by James et al., the success rate of closed
reduction of nasal fractures was 70% to 95%
when performed early (James et al., 2020).
A study by Choi et al. showed that closed
reduction in patients with nasal fractures can
signicantly minimize post-operative septal
deviation in certain fracture types (Choi et al.,
2022).
Conversely, Plath et al. found that individuals
with nasal bone fractures generally experience
more aesthetic improvements than functional
benets following closed reduction (Plath et
al., 2023). These studies underscore closed
reduction’s ongoing relevance and effectiveness
in managing nasal bone fractures.
Functional and Aesthetic Considerations
Complications arising from the closed reduction
of a nasal fracture can be categorized into
functional issues and deformities. Functionally,
nasal fractures may result in septal deviation,
impacting respiratory function even if the
septum itself is not fractured. Choi et al. studied
the impact of closed reduction in various nasal
fracture patterns (without septal fractures)
and its implications for septal deviation, nding
that closed reduction signicantly reduced
septal deviation in all fracture types studied
(unilateral, bilateral, and comminuted). However,
comminuted fractures may result in persistent
septal deviation despite the intervention (Choi
et al., 2022). The aesthetic outcome depends on
the level of deformity caused by the fracture,
and evaluating it is always a challenge. Closed
nasal reduction is the ideal treatment for cases
with minor deformities or when aesthetics are
not a priority for the patient; otherwise, the ideal
treatment is rhinoseptoplasty. Besmens et al.
reported that the incidence of nasal deformities
following reduction, which require rhinoplasty
or rhinoseptoplasty, falls between 14% and 15%
(Besmens et al., 2023).
Regarding patient perception, Park et al.
examined patients’ quality of life post-closed
reduction for nasal bone fractures, shedding
light on the overall satisfaction and outcomes
following the procedure (Park et al., 2023).
Furthermore, a more recent study conducted
by Sánchez-Álvarez et al. evaluated aesthetic
satisfaction using a subjective scale, and the
median total score increased from 32 to 72
points after closed reduction. Items related to
size, shape, and overall aesthetic appearance
received the highest scores (Sánchez-Álvarez et
al., 2023). These studies provide updated insights
into the functional and aesthetic outcomes of
closed reduction in nasal fractures, highlighting
the importance of patient satisfaction and long-
term results.
Time of intervention
Opinions vary regarding the appropriate timing
for intervention in isolated nasal bone fractures
and their impact on outcomes. Many experts
recommend early reduction for pediatric
patients, typically within 7 days due to their faster
healing rates, and within 10 days post-injury for
adults (Wang et al., 2019).
Trujillo et al. suggest an immediate closed
reduction is feasible if the patient receives care
within 3 to 6 hours of the injury, before signicant
swelling occurs. Beyond this period, it is generally
advisable to postpone the procedure until the
swelling subsides, which may take up to 14 days
in adults.