Circummandibular Wiring of Symphysis Fracture in a Five-Year-Old Child | Zendy

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Circummandibular Wiring of Symphysis Fracture in a Five-Year-Old Child

Author(s) -

Krishna Priya Vellore,

Srinivas Gadipelly,

Brahmananda Dutta,

Vijay Bhaskar Reddy,

Sri Ram,

Parsa Arun

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

case reports in dentistry

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.221

H-Index - 11

eISSN - 2090-6447

pISSN - 2090-6455

DOI - 10.1155/2013/930789

Subject(s) - medicine , splint (medicine) , symphysis , splints , dentistry , radiography , mandibular symphysis , orthodontics , surgery

The treatment of pediatric maxillofacial fractures is unique due to the psychological, physiological, developmental, and anatomical characteristics of children. Method . This case report describes the management of symphysis fracture of mandible in a 5-year-old boy. The fracture was treated by acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring. Results . The splint was removed after 3 weeks. The patient had no complaints, and radiograph revealed a healed fracture. Conclusion . The clinical outcome in the present case indicates the management of mandibular fractures in pediatric patients using acrylic splint with circummandibular wiring.

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