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Shikha Choubey1, Anand Shigli, Naveen Banda
1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Sri Aurobindo College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
|September 19, 2014
Summary
A vacuum-formed splint offers a practical approach for pediatric maxillofacial trauma, effectively managing fractures while protecting developing teeth. This conservative treatment aids periodontal healing in young patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Management
Background:
- Pediatric oro-facial trauma differs significantly from adult trauma, primarily due to ongoing growth and development.
- Management of maxillofacial injuries in children requires specialized approaches that consider developing dentition.
Observation:
- A case report details a 9-year-old boy with a right mandibular parasymphyseal fracture.
- The fracture presented a challenge in preserving unerupted and developing tooth buds.
Findings:
- A vacuum-formed splint was utilized as a conservative treatment for the pediatric mandibular fracture.
- The splint effectively stabilized the injury and supported the developing tooth buds for 4 weeks.
Implications:
- Vacuum-formed splints are a practical and effective conservative treatment for pediatric maxillofacial trauma.
- Appropriate splinting is crucial for stabilizing injured teeth and promoting periodontal healing in children.
- Pediatric maxillofacial trauma necessitates distinct clinical strategies compared to adult cases.
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