Volume 5 Issue 5(September- October, 2019)

Case Reports

Conservative Approach to Pediatric Mandibular Fracture- A Report of Two Cases
Parnika Kuthiala, Sunaina Singla, Hirdepal Singh Brar, Raman Grewal

Mandibular fractures are relatively less frequent in children due to the child’s protected anatomical features as compared to adults. Management of pediatric mandibular fractures differs from that of adults, though the pattern of fractures remains the same. This happens due to a number of factors like anatomical complexity, mixed dentition stage, developing mandible, last but not the least child’ s co-operation to accept the treatment. Therefore, treatment principles of management of pediatric mandibular fractures differ from that of adults due to concerns regarding mandibular growth and development of dentition. Key words: Pediatric mandibular trauma, Mixed dentition, Conservative approach.

 
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