Circummandibular Wiring of Symphysis Fracture in a Five-Year-Old Child

Autor: Krishna Priya Vellore, Srinivas Gadipelly, Brahmananda Dutta, Vijay Bhaskar Reddy, Sri Ram, Arun Parsa
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Case Reports in Dentistry, Vol 2013 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2090-6447
2090-6455
DOI: 10.1155/2013/930789
Popis: The treatment of pediatric maxillofacial fractures is unique due to the psychological, physiological, developmental, and anatomical characteristics of children. Method. This case report describes the management of symphysis fracture of mandible in a 5-year-old boy. The fracture was treated by acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring. Results. The splint was removed after 3 weeks. The patient had no complaints, and radiograph revealed a healed fracture. Conclusion. The clinical outcome in the present case indicates the management of mandibular fractures in pediatric patients using acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring.
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