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P Boffano¹, S C Kommers¹, K H Karagozoglu¹

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery/Pathology, VU University Medical Centre and Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam, Netherlands.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

|March 28, 2015

Summary

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Mandibular fractures are most common in young adults aged 20-29, primarily caused by assaults. This study compares epidemiological data from two European centers to inform preventative strategies for facial injuries.

Keywords:

database epidemiology facial trauma mandibular fracture maxillofacial multicentre

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Trauma Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Mandibular fractures represent a significant public health concern, necessitating robust epidemiological data for effective prevention.
Understanding the incidence, causes, and demographics of these injuries is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare epidemiological data on mandibular fractures between two European centers (Turin and Amsterdam).
To review existing literature on mandibular fracture epidemiology.
To identify key demographic and etiological factors associated with these injuries.

Main Methods:

Retrospective analysis of 752 patients with 1167 mandibular fractures (Turin) and 245 patients with 434 fractures (Amsterdam) between 2001-2010.
Literature review to contextualize findings within current research.
Statistical comparison of patient demographics, fracture types, and causes.

Main Results:

The 20-29 year age group exhibited the highest incidence of mandibular fractures in both centers.
Assaults were the predominant cause of fractures, followed by falls, consistent with literature.
Mean patient ages were 34.8 years (Turin) and 32 years (Amsterdam).

Conclusions:

Long-term, multicenter data collection on maxillofacial trauma is vital for developing effective preventative measures.
Findings underscore the need for targeted public health initiatives to reduce assault-related facial injuries.
Epidemiological surveillance aids in understanding and mitigating the burden of mandibular fractures.