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[Mandibular fracture in an infant]
M Alberth1, Z Szilágyi, S Póti
1Debreceni Orvostudományi Egyetem, Fogászati Klinika, Debrecen.
Insights
Maxillofacial fractures are rare in children under 10. This study details managing an isolated mandibular fracture in a 7-month-old using mini plates to protect developing teeth.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric dentistry
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Maxillofacial fractures are infrequent in children (<10 years), accounting for 7.3% of cases.
- Isolated mandibular fractures are particularly rare in young children due to mandibular resilience, with reported incidence of 1-5%.
Observation:
- This paper presents a case study of a 7-month-old infant with an isolated mandibular fracture.
- The management involved surgical repositioning and osteosynthesis using titanium mini plates.
Findings:
- The chosen treatment method successfully managed the isolated mandibular fracture.
- Utilizing titanium mini plates prevented damage to the developing tooth germs, a critical concern in pediatric patients.
Implications:
- This case highlights the effectiveness of surgical repositioning with mini plates for pediatric mandibular fractures.
- The case also raises awareness of potential child abuse as an underlying cause, emphasizing the need for societal and dental professional collaboration.
Abstract:
Maxillofacial fractures under 10 years of age are uncommon, with an occurrence of 7.3%. Isolated fractures of the mandible are even more rare, due to the fact that in young children the mandible is relatively small and resilient. Some authors suggest that the occurrence of this form of fracture is about 1-5%. Different methods have been described for treatment of fractures off the mandible in children. In the therapy since the introduction of titanium mini plates the trend has been to select surgical repositioning followed by osteosynthesis. This paper describes the management of a 7-month old boy with isolated mandibular fracture, using this method to avoid the damage of the tooth germs. This particular case raises the issue of child abuse, which is on the increase in Hungary as well. To find a kind of solution would be not only a task of dentists but also of society in general.