Management of mandibular body fractures in pediatric patients: A case report with review of literature

Abstract

Mandibular fractures are relatively less frequent in children when compared to adults, which may be due to the child′s protected anatomic features and infrequent exposure of children to alcohol related traffic accidents. Treatment principles of mandibular fractures differ from that of adults due to concerns regarding mandibular growth and development of dentition. A case of a 4.5-year-old boy with fractured body of mandible managed by closed reduction using open occlusal acrylic splint and circum mandibular wiring is presented. This article also provides a review of literature regarding the management of mandibular body fracture in young children.

Keywords

• Circum mandibular wiring
• mandibular body fractures
• open occlusal acrylic splint
• pediatric dental trauma