The Effect of Vitamin C on Wound Healing In Mandibular Fracture Patients

Just after induction of anesthesia in the OR, subjects will be administered a single intravenous (IV) dose of Vitamin C at 66mg/kg/hr for 2 hours during surgery. Post-operatively (beginning the morning after surgery) Vitamin C Treatment Group subjects will receive a 4 week prescription of oral, liquid Vitamin C, 500mg by mouth two times a day. These dosages are known to be safe and effective.89-91

Subjects will receive IV placebo (normal saline) identically packaged. Post-operatively Placebo Control Treatment Group participants will receive a 4-week prescription of the aqueous solution base used for the treatment group without the active component (Vitamin C).