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¹Massachusetts General Hospital, Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Warren 1201, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02127, USA.

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Pediatric mandible fractures, especially the condyle, are the most common facial injuries in children. While often treated non-surgically, specific cases may require open reduction, with limited literature available on long-term outcomes.

Keywords:

Growth disturbance Jaw fracture Malocclusion Pediatric injuries Pediatric mandible fracture

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Area of Science:

Pediatric surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Trauma surgery

Background:

Pediatric facial fractures are less common than in adults.
Mandible fractures, particularly of the condyle, represent the most frequent facial bone injuries in children.
Existing literature on pediatric facial fracture epidemiology and treatment is less extensive compared to adult data.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the etiology of pediatric mandible fractures.
To outline the diagnostic workup for pediatric mandible fractures.
To discuss current management strategies for pediatric mandible fractures.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on pediatric mandible fractures.
Analysis of epidemiological data and treatment trends.
Synthesis of information on etiology, diagnosis, and management.

Main Results:

Mandible fractures are the most common facial fractures in the pediatric population, with condylar fractures being particularly prevalent.
Nonsurgical or closed treatment is generally effective for most pediatric fractures.
Indications for surgical (open) treatment are established for specific clinical scenarios.

Conclusions:

Understanding the unique aspects of pediatric mandible fractures is crucial for effective surgical management.
Further research is needed to expand the understanding of long-term outcomes in pediatric facial fracture treatment.
This review provides a comprehensive overview for clinicians managing mandible fractures in children.