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Pediatric Intermaxillary Fixation in a Child with Isolated Subcondylar Fracture under Local Anesthesia: A Technical
Sunny P Tirupathi1, Srinitya Rajasekhar2, Mayuri Ganesh2
1Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Dr DY Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth University, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Pediatric subcondylar jaw fractures in the mixed dentition phase present a unique challenge as immobilization of the jaw is indicated but arch bars are contraindicated due to fear of damage to underlying tooth buds. No definite guidelines are present in the management of pediatric subcondylar jaw fractures. We report a case in which a patient in mixed dentition with undisplaced fracture of neck of condyle which was managed with Intermaxillary fixation.
How To Cite This Article:
Tirupathi SP, Rajasekhar S, Ganesh M, et al. Pediatric Intermaxillary Fixation in a Child with Isolated Subcondylar Fracture under Local Anesthesia: A Technical Note and Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(1):119-120.
