Year: 2024 | Month: April-June | Volume: 9 | Issue: 2 | Pages: 146-149
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijshr.20240222
Rationale for Treating Mandibular Fractures in Mixed Dentition
Phani Himaja Devi Vaaka1, Suresh Naik Badavath2, Pavanika Kottu3, Mahadev Mantha4, Chitranjali Sunchu5
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, KIMS Dental College & Hospital, Dr. YSRUHS, Amalapuram, India.
Corresponding Author: Phani Himaja Devi
ABSTRACT
The treatment protocol of mandibular fracture reduction and fixation differs from adults to children because young child has dentition development and mandibular growth process. Many concerns like the cooperation of the patient, displacement of fracture, the skeletal and dental age of the patient are the main factors determine the treatment plan. First option is always the conservative approach. If indicated, we can opt for open reduction and stable fixation as inadequate reduction and fixation will lead to malunion and contour deformities.
Keywords: Pediatric, Displaced mandibular fracture, Cap splint, Circum mandibular wiring, Miniplate fixation.