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An infected mandibular fracture. Case report
1Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Australian Dental Journal
|October 1, 1994
Abstract:
A case of an infected mandibular fracture is presented. A submandibular abscess appeared to arise from chronic pericoronal infection associated with a third molar tooth in the line of fracture. Treatment of the case is described followed by a short discussion on the aetiology and management of infected mandibular fractures. The importance of adequate first aid and prompt referral is stressed.