The treatment of pediatric maxillofacial fractures is unique due to the psychological, physiological, developmental, and anatomical characteristics of children. Method. This case report describes the management of symphysis fracture of mandible in a 5-year-old boy. The fracture was treated by acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring. Results. The splint was removed after 3 weeks. The patient...

Abstract The prevalence of mandibular fracture is relatively lower in the pediatric population compared to adults. The treatment of these fractures is more challenging for oral and maxillofacial surgeons due to the concerns regarding mandible growth and the presence of developing tooth buds. According to the literature, conventional methods (e.g., soft diets or closed red...

Mandibular fractures in infants are rare. This case report describes management of a mandibular fracture in an 11-month-old infant using a microplate and screws with open reduction. The surgical treatment was successful. Because the bone fragments were displaced and only the primary incisors had erupted, conservative treatment, such as an acrylic splint and circummandibular wiring, was not reco...

Corresponding Author: Dr.Poonam preet Bhandari Associate professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery D J College of Dental Sciences, Modinagar Contact:+91 9891772293 Email: [email protected] Incidence of pediatric injuries accounts for 4-6% of cases. Operative management should involve minimal manipulation and may be modified by the stage of skeletal and dental development. The go...

Corresponding Author: Dr.Poonam preet Bhandari Associate professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery D J College of Dental Sciences, Modinagar Contact:+91 9891772293 Email: [email protected] Incidence of pediatric injuries accounts for 4-6% of cases. Operative management should involve minimal manipulation and may be modified by the stage of skeletal and dental development. The go...

LEARNING OBJECTIVES After studying this article, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe the changing epidemiology of mandibular fractures in children and adolescents. 2. Discuss the appropriate use of internal fixation in the treatment of pediatric mandibular fractures. 3. Describe the difficulties posed by the deciduous dentition in the use of interdental wiring. 4. Understand reasons ...

Background: Trauma is one of the most common reasons fatalities worldwide. A study on prevalence important to know about causes trauma. Such studies and data boost campaigning prevention increasing awareness against trauma.Methods: Traumatised patients who reported emergency or casualty department Mahatma Gandhi hospital, Sitapura, Jaipur out-patient oral maxillofacial surgery Dental college be...