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Management of pediatric mandibular fractures
1Dept of Otolarngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans.
Abstract:
The incidence of mandibular fractures is rare in the pediatric population when compared to adults. Although the basic principles for management are the same as for the adult, certain anatomical features of the pediatric mandible warrant special attention. Problems such as mixed dentition, unerupted teeth, and ongoing growth in the mandible require careful diagnosis and planning in deciding on the proper treatment.