Modified closed cap splint: Conservative method for minimally displaced pediatric mandibular fracture

Abstract

Mandibular fracture in younger children is the most common facial fracture among all the facial fracture in the sequence of condyles followed by symphysis/parasymphysis and body of the mandible. Symphysis/Parasymphysis fracture of mandible can be minimally displaced or severely displaced depending upon the severity of the injury. This case report highlights the simple, reliable method of minimally displaced fracture i.e. modified closed cap splint for stability of the fracture segments in pediatric patients. Keywords: Symphysis fracture, Cap splint, Modified splint, Facial fracture, Parasymphysis