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Genial Tubercle Avulsion in a Traumatic Mandibular Injury
Panagiotis Giasimakopoulos1, Dimitris Tatsis1, Anestis Chrysostomidis1
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital of Thessaloniki "George Papanikolaou", Thessaloniki, GRC.
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|April 7, 2026
Summary
Avulsive genial tubercle fractures are rare but serious consequences of facial trauma. Early identification and interdisciplinary assessment are crucial for managing these uncommon mandibular injuries.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Mandibular fractures are common in high-energy facial trauma.
- Avulsive fractures of the genial tubercle are rare and potentially overlooked.
- These injuries can impact airway function and mandibular stability.

