Volume 7 Issue 2 (March - April), 2021

Original Articles

Prevalence of mandibular fractures in patients visiting to Dental department in Sapthagiri Institute of Medical science, Karnataka
Vinay Kumar K, Bharati R Doni, Shrinivas

Background: Many causes of craniomaxillofacial fractures have been reported, including road traffic accidents (RTAs), assaults, sporting injuries, falls, and industrial accidents; and in some areas of the world, attacks by animals. Ill-treated or wrongly treated mandibular fractures culminating to significant functional and esthetic emanation including facial asymmetry, malocclusion, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJDs), and osteomyelitis. Aim of the study: To study prevalence of mandibular fractures in patients visiting to Dental department in Sapthagiri Institute of Medical science. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted in the Department of Dentistry in Sapthagiri Institute of Medical science, Karnataka. The study was performed retrospectively for a period of 6 months that included all cases of mandibular fractures that were clinically and radiographically diagnosed at our institution. A total of 200 patients were included in the study population. The study population consists of individuals from 7 to 68 years of age, with either sex being included. Results: The highest frequency of mandibular fractures was seen in 18-35 years age group (n=85), followed by 36-50 years (n=72). Mandibular fractures were more common in males (75%). Most commonly seen mandibular fracture was parasymphyseal fracture. Angle fracture was second common fracture. Coronoid fractures were least common. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that in the patients reporting to our department with mandibular fractures, male cases are more common as compared to female cases. The young adult population was mostly affected by mandibular fractures as compared to older population. The most common type of mandibular fracture seen in our study population was parasymphyseal fracture. Keywords: Mandible fracture, dental fracture, angle fracture.

 
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